A review by frantic_vampire
Fence: Striking Distance by C.S. Pacat, Sarah Rees Brennan, Johanna the Mad

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I love these idiots so much. That’s it, that’s the post. Lol, no but I loved this book. There is just something about the bonding of a sports team in books that I love to the ends of the earth. These boys may be oblivious to just about everything but fencing, but they are coming together as a little family whether they like it or not.

As I read this it was hard not to compare Striking Distance to the comics. There were definitely things that stuck out as being not quite right and a little out of character. But I think overall this was a fantastic edition to the storyline.

Can we talk about Aiden real quick? Aiden is freaking hilarious in this. Which is so funny to me for some reason? He was speaking in memes and pop culture references half the time and it was completely wasted on these (lovable) oblivious idiots. I was dying of laughter during Seiji’s last chapter after Aiden’s milkshake comment. I also loved the little looks into each of our boys lives before Kings Row and when they were younger. There were so many moments that I just wanted to hug these boys and wrap them up in comfy blankets and protect them from the world. They really need all the love they can get. Also! There were so very painful chapters to read from Aiden and Harvard. The level of pining these idiots have for each other is incredible. And the fake dating thing they had going on just made it 10x worse...and I ate it up.

There were so many other things that I wanted to talk about, but if I don’t shut up now this review will get to be way to long. So, I’m giving Fence Striking Distance a solid four and a half stars. 😊
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