Fight Night is a sharp, funny and deeply humane novel set in Toronto, told in the unforgettable voice of nine-year-old Swiv. Expelled from school and living with her pregnant mother, Swiv is surrounded by the fierce, chaotic love of three generations of women under one roof.
While Swiv’s mother navigates late pregnancy and her own struggles, Grandma steps in as teacher and guide. She assigns Swiv to write to her absent father, capturing the everyday crises, jokes and small victories that shape their household. In return, Swiv asks Grandma to write a letter to "Gord," the unborn grandchild, passing on the hard-earned wisdom of a woman who has survived more than she ever expected.
Through these intertwined letters, the novel reveals a family marked by pain, resilience, and an unwavering will to keep going. Grandma’s irreverent humour and ferocious spirit drive the story, showing what it means to fight for joy, dignity and connection on one’s own terms.
Fight Night will appeal to readers who appreciate character-driven fiction, dark humour, and intimate portraits of family life that balance heartbreak with raucous, life-affirming energy.
