Heave (Random House of Canada, 2002) by Christy Ann Conlin This lively coming-of-age tale of Seraphina Sullivan, set in rural Nova Scotia, was recommended by Heather Morse, who wrote: "Set in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley, Heave is a fabulous read with vivid characters, authentic dialogue and a captivating plot. It's a bold look at a young woman's desire to escape her turbulent past while trying to grab onto an uncertain future..."
Accolades: Christy Ann Conlin's debut was a finalist for the Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award and won rave reviews across the country, including from the Globe and Mail ("simply a marvellous book") and Vancouver Sun ("fresh as a sea breeze").
I didn't find this book to be a page turner but I did enjoy it none the less. I was sympathetic to the character, but I didn't quite understand why she had so much pain. I am going to give this book a so-so.
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