A review by drekklin
Fencing with the King by Diana Abu-Jaber

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a wonderful novel. This had been on my TBR for quite some time and I’m so glad I finally got to it. I love how there are so many family members and each gets ample attention. History and legacy and love and belonging and the idea of “home” all covered gracefully and meaningfully.