All the Birds in the Sky (Charlie Jane Anders)

I really enjoyed this book that perfectly straddles the line between science fiction and fantasy. Two children form a bond because they are both misfits, misunderstood by their families and rejected by other kids. Over time their lives cross, diverge, and recross as they follow different paths. Patricia is a witch who feels a mystical connection to nature, especially birds; Laurence is an engineer who invents machines to bend nature to his will. As the things around them begins to fall apart due to ecological disasters and ensuing war, they have to find a way to blend their different perspectives to save the world. I loved how the books language shifted as the children grew up into powerful adults, and their stories drew me in, though the ending didn't have as much resonance as the rest of the book did, at least for me. Still a worthwhile read.