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A review by djmysteryflavor
Forward March by Skye Quinlan
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
As someone who was friends with a lot of members of our high school marching band, this felt nostalgic for me. Harper, additionally, reminded me of the parts of growing up queer that were sometimes difficult and other times joyous when I was that age. I loved the friendships and the growth that those friendships go through. I did feel like the whole Tinder profile plot point, though necessary for the development of certain relationships, was a little convoluted. I also felt that the resolution to the story fell a little flat for me. Overall, though, I enjoyed the writing and the premise of a queer love story told within a marching band setting.
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Medical trauma
Minor: Suicidal thoughts