Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Touching the Clouds (Alaskan Skies, Bk 1) on + 180 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this new book by Bonnie Leon. It had a plot that was different from anything else I've ever read that featured a female pilot working in Alaska. Pretty dangerous stuff, there! I liked the flow of the story where there was always something happening with Kate, whether it was something to do with her flying or with her private life. She was a very strong, determined character who wouldn't let anyone give her an answer of "no" because she's a woman.
I have to confess that while I didn't go into this book thinking there would be a romance, I really wanted something to happen in that area. For pretty much the entire length of the book, Kate has her choice of 3 different guys--one of them being a fiance that she left back home in Washington. I knew all along who she would choose, but the sequence of events that led up to it were a bit rushed and not mentioned until the very end of the book.
I also didn't really like how each person's past held them back. Kate blamed herself for the death of a very close friend, and Paul blamed himself for the death of someone very dear to him. While I understood grief needed to play a role in the story, it seemed to go on and on, and then bam!...at the end, everything's all rosy. That paired with the romance side of the story was just a little off, I guess.
In spite of all that, I'm really hoping that the next book in the series explores Kate's new relationship and whether she'll continue to fly. I'm also anxious to find out if Lily finds a special someone. Touching the Clouds gets a rating of 3.5 stars from me.
I have to confess that while I didn't go into this book thinking there would be a romance, I really wanted something to happen in that area. For pretty much the entire length of the book, Kate has her choice of 3 different guys--one of them being a fiance that she left back home in Washington. I knew all along who she would choose, but the sequence of events that led up to it were a bit rushed and not mentioned until the very end of the book.
I also didn't really like how each person's past held them back. Kate blamed herself for the death of a very close friend, and Paul blamed himself for the death of someone very dear to him. While I understood grief needed to play a role in the story, it seemed to go on and on, and then bam!...at the end, everything's all rosy. That paired with the romance side of the story was just a little off, I guess.
In spite of all that, I'm really hoping that the next book in the series explores Kate's new relationship and whether she'll continue to fly. I'm also anxious to find out if Lily finds a special someone. Touching the Clouds gets a rating of 3.5 stars from me.
Since I will more than likely never get to live in Alaska,I enjoy reading books about our rugged 49th state. Touching The Clouds is the adventure of a young woman in 1935 as she leaves home to become a bush pilot in Alaska. The writing by Bonnie Leon is excellent. I could almost see the clouds and the rugged terrain as Kate flew in her plane. I am so looking forward to the next book in this series.
While I didn't LOVE this book I did really enjoy it. I loved the female pilot--in ALASKA of all places! Loved learning more about planes.
What I didn't care for about the book was that I felt the main character Kate, had everything too easy....she found a place to live right away, and she got a job right away.
I didn't really connect with the main characters but I did like Sassa and Lily and Patrick (Paul's nextdoor neighbors)
Overall a good beginning to a series and I will read book 2.
What I didn't care for about the book was that I felt the main character Kate, had everything too easy....she found a place to live right away, and she got a job right away.
I didn't really connect with the main characters but I did like Sassa and Lily and Patrick (Paul's nextdoor neighbors)
Overall a good beginning to a series and I will read book 2.
