Skating is what makes the world go 'round for Mars. It is something to be shared with their dad who recently died. Being on the ice means feeling free and in control.
As a seventh grader Mars feels out of place at school, especially since their best friend Libby is in eighth grade and establishing a new group of friends. Mars and Libby are still close, but Mars isn't included unless the activity involves skating. Libby senses something is up and convinces Mars to confess. Mars opens up and admits that they are nonbinary. For quite some time Mars has been feeling lost. Being a girl or a boy hasn't fit. When they heard about identifying as nonbinary and did some research, it seemed to answer a lot of questions.
There are a lot more questions popping up though. Should they come out to their mom and sister? Can they skate as nonbinary? What would their dad have thought about his daughter Veronica becoming his child Mars?
Author Caroline Huntoon tackles an identity issue that has recently been causing drama. As a nonbinary individual they bring a realism and understanding to Mars and the experiences they encounter. Readers will learn about Mars's identity struggles, friendship and family issues, and competitive skating. There is a little something for everyone. I highly recommend this one.
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