Saturday, January 22, 2011

Whistlestop Book Review: "Touching the Clouds" by Bonnie Leon


Enter a world of adventure in Depression-era Alaska in Bonnie Leon's Touching the Clouds. Meet Kate, a pilot driven by guilt over a crash that killed her best friend. With something to prove, she leaves home, family and fiance to become a bush pilot. Piloting the rugged Alaskan frontier is viewed as a man's job, she soon discovers. But animosity from her co-workers is less of a problem than the fear that rises up to choke her whenever something triggers a flashback from her accident.

Kate crosses paths with Paul, who lives as something of a hermit due to his own fears. Despite their mutual curiosity and attraction, walls separate Kate and Paul.

Bonnie Leon's vivid writing inserts the reader immediately in the era and brings the setting alive. The flying scenes felt real. The characterizations are believable but would have benefitted from a more in-depth treatment. The plot delivers few surprises. Still, this novel's concept, the beauty of its descriptions and the writer's unique and compelling voice deliver an enjoyable reading experience.  

I recommend Touching the Clouds by Bonnie Leon to women who enjoy reading books of romantic suspense.

©2011 Janalyn Voigt, author of novel books
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*Thanks go to the author for a complimentary review copy of this book.
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Posted by Janalyn Voigt, creating worlds of beauty and danger at 6:00 AM
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4 comments:

  1. Touching the Clouds looks excellent. I love the backdrop of the Depression Era. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful review on this. Another good historical fiction book out is by author Aileen G. Baron called, "The Scorpion's Bite." This is the third book in a series about Lily, an archeologist who is sent out to the Trans-Jordan in 1943 during the height of WWII. What I loved about this story is that the author takes you on an authoritative archeological journey along with accurate historical facts.

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  2. Hi, Audrey.

    I really enjoyed this book. The one you mention sounds great, too. Archeology and history are two of my loves. I notice WWII stores catching on lately. Check out Sarah Sundin's books, too. Since her books are set during WWII and are about flyers, I bet you'd like them. You can click her pictures in the sidebar to go to her past interviews here on BRC.

    Thanks for the conversation.

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  3. If you enjoyed Touching the Clouds, you might be interested in the contest Bonnie Leon is running on her web site right now to promote book two, Wings of Promise. The winner receives a $350 Escape to Alaska prize package with some really cool gifts in it.

    You can see the contest here:
    BonnieLeon.com

    :) Emily

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