Grace’s school year is off to a rough start. Her parents are divorced and she’s not getting along with her mom. She’s no longer friends with Ava, but they picked all the same classes when they were friends. This makes school not fun. When she sees a group of kids fencing, she finds out that they are looking for new members. She decides to join. There, she must learn strategy for fencing as well as her new life. Will she make new friends? Will she figure out a way to cope with all the changes in her life?

Illustrations are muted color graphics that draw the reader’s eye to them. The plot is well written, realistic, and enjoyable. The characters are likable, easy to relate to, and authentic. Overall, a great story for those readers who are dealing with similar situations, have liked Reina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale, or who are interested in realistic fiction, friendship stories, graphic novels, or books about finding one’s footing in life. Recommended for library collections where such books are popular. Gr 4 to 7, 4 stars.