If you’re looking for a deeply emotional, slow-burn romance with a touch of humor and heartache, From Air by Jewel E. Ann delivers. It’s one of those books that sneaks up on you, making you laugh one minute and pulling at your heartstrings the next.
Jamie is such a strong yet vulnerable heroine, and her interactions with Calvin “Fitz” had me grinning one moment and clutching my heart the next. Fitz is the classic grumpy, brooding guy with a past, but he’s got layers that unravel in the best way.
Their banter is top-tier—funny, sharp, and sometimes achingly real. But what really got me was how the book balanced humor with deep emotional moments. It’s not just about romance; it’s about healing, moving forward, and finding unexpected family in the people around you.
From the start, Ada Sinclair and Nelson Hobbs create a dynamic that’s electric. Their chemistry is what makes this story feel so immersive, making every playful exchange, every heated argument, and every vulnerable confession feel like it’s happening right in front of you.
Ada absolutely nailed Jamie’s voice. She brought out her wit, sarcasm, and vulnerability in such a natural way. Ada’s performance makes Jamie feel relatable and real. Ada doesn’t just deliver lines; she brings out every layer of Jamie’s personality. The playfulness in her voice during the teasing moments with Fitz makes you smile, while the raw emotion in the heavier scenes—when Jamie is vulnerable or hurting—hits hard. You can hear her voice tighten with unshed tears or soften with longing, making those moments feel all the more real.
Nelson’s performance adds an extra layer to the experience. His deep, gruff voice fit Fitz’s broody, emotionally closed-off nature, but you could hear the subtle shifts in his tone as his walls started to crack. What I really enjoyed is how Nelson subtly shifts his tone depending on Fitz’s mood—there’s a quiet intensity when Fitz is brooding, a teasing warmth when he’s bantering with Jamie, and a raw, almost broken quality in the more emotional moments. It makes you feel everything Fitz is going through, even when he isn’t saying much.