Review by bookdragonkatie - The Battle Drum

The Battle Drum by Saara El-Arifi

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-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: Complicated

Kwame! 😭😭

I both loved and hated Anoor in this one. I understand grief is a tough and strange emotion but damn! I need her to start thinking for herself again!