Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom is a powerful novel with deep connections to nature, a strong sense of place in the Pacific Northwest, and compelling writing. It's very emotional, exploring themes of motherhood, heartbreak, grief, and faith. Content warning: miscarriage.
The characters have depth, and the author shows us their positive and "negative" traits. Celia and Burnaby's relationship is unique in its illustration of the intimacies of marriage when one partner is on the autism spectrum. I especially appreciated reading this in a Christian fiction novel.
A thread of mystery runs through this plot when unexplainable events begin happening on their farm. This story and its characters will stay with me for quite some time, and I'm eager to read Sugar Birds, the author's previous novel.
I was provided complimentary copies of this novel in print and audio formats; all opinions are my own.
The characters have depth, and the author shows us their positive and "negative" traits. Celia and Burnaby's relationship is unique in its illustration of the intimacies of marriage when one partner is on the autism spectrum. I especially appreciated reading this in a Christian fiction novel.
A thread of mystery runs through this plot when unexplainable events begin happening on their farm. This story and its characters will stay with me for quite some time, and I'm eager to read Sugar Birds, the author's previous novel.
I was provided complimentary copies of this novel in print and audio formats; all opinions are my own.
