Review: Dance Upon the Air (Three Sisters Island, #1) by Nora Roberts

From Goodreads: When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sister Island, she believes that she's finally found a refuge from her abusive husband - and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago... But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease. Careful to conceal her true identity, she takes a job as a cook at the local bookstore cafe - and begins to explore her feelings for the island sheriff, Zack Todd. But there is a part of herself she can never reveal to him, for she must continue to guard her secrets if she wants to keep her past at bay. One careless word, one misplaced confidence, and the new life she's so carefully created could shatter completely. Just as Nell starts to wonder if she'll ever be able to break free of her fear, she realizes that the island suffers under a terrible curse - one that can only be broken by the descendants of the Three Sisters, the witches who settled the island back in 1692. And now, with the help of two other strong, gifted women - and the nightmares of the past haunting her every step - she must find the power to save her home, her love...and herself...

My review: I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed this novel. It was the perfect combination of romance, friendship, coastal life and paranormal activity. Mia is a very interesting and intriguing character. Her large heart has made her a town favorite, but she holds anguish and pain within. This is part of the reason I will finish out the trilogy this year at some point. I feel I need to know how the story plays out and how the character’s lives flow. I have too many questions regarding the past and the future and if they will come together in the next two books. Nell’s painful history was well written and her emotions and reactions to strong emotions showed how ingrained her behavior had become after being abused for years. The fear she lived with would be suffocating and this was shown in her actions. I loved that she finally let her true emotions out. She finally allowed herself to feel and to live. It was a powerful part of the book, one that opened the gates to the future.

Grade: B

Finished: July 29, 2010. 2010 Count: 66.