"A Flicker of Light" by Katie Powner

A Flicker of Light is just as beautiful and unique as Powner's debut release, The Sowing Season. It's hard for me to even know how to compare these books to anything else on the market, because I'm not aware of any other books of this nature. 

One of our main characters is June, a woman in her 60s in the beginning stages of early-onset Alzheimer's. She grapples with the disturbing changes in her mind, resistance to the treatment her family wishes her to receive, and secrets from the past which can no longer stay buried.

Another character is Mitch, June's son, who is a 40-something widower still adjusting two years after the death of his wife. He feels the weight of responsibility to care for his parents long before they thought they would need that kind of commitment. Plus he's anxious for his daughter Bea, who at 21 years old has just moved back home with her husband while they try to get their lives on track.

Bea just found out she's pregnant. She's thrilled and terrified, and more than anything wishes she could talk to her own mom. Living in Montana with her dad was never what she and Jeremy dreamed of, but he insists it's a temporary measure until he can get his business started. How will her dad react when he finds out about the coming baby?

This family tale follows June, Mitch, Bea, their loved ones, and their community as they walk through transitional life stages. You ache or cheer for each one in their own way. The story is gentle but thoroughly engaging, with a faint trace of mystery running throughout. This might not be for readers who enjoy a lot of action, but I personally love something thoughtful and thought-provoking like this. Way to go, Katie! I can't wait for your next book.

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.