Homecoming

Homecoming by Luan Goldie
Reviewed by Mimi
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One of the best novels I have read so far this year!
We follow the story of Kiama and Yvonne. Kiama is a slightly spoilt young adult going back to reconnect with the mother that he lost by going back to Kenya, where she lived but also died. The connection between Kiama and Yvonne is complex. She was best friends with his mother but has not featured heavily in his life.

This book is all about what makes a family, a family.
How do you decide where "home" is? The perspective of the two characters jumps back and forth in time as you piece together the connection between Yvonne and Kiama. There is so much history that travel has been able to unravel for them, and as some truths are uncovered their relationship becomes strained and Kiama has to go through a different kind of grieving process.

It's such a wonderful read. The experience in Kenya and the characters are so vibrant.

I love reading novels like this that really make you think about what family really is and what identity means.

Thank you, Luan! You've done it again!