A review by karenleagermain
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I create themed book boxes and I chose this book for a Colorado box. I have lived in Colorado for nearly five years and as much as I know of the Denver area, I'm still learning. Woman of Light is very much rooted in Denver and it was exciting to encounter familiar locations.

I work at a local bookstore and I've heard to much love for Fajardo-Anstine. I understand. Her writing is marvelous, especially her vivid character development. This story follows many members of an extended family and each had a strong personality. Although there is much heart break during the story, the characters also have a lot of love for one another. It's a beautiful family saga for fans of historical fiction.