Skye Falling: A Novel

Skye Falling: A Novel

Book is in good condition! There is light wear from use. There is a white sticker inside the back cover. The pages are clean with no marks.

In this novel, a woman who is accustomed to being independent discovers that there is one relationship she cannot escape from. This introspective examination of family, queerness, race, and community has been recognized with a Lambda Literary Award. It has also been hailed as one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe, Autostraddle, and Shondaland. The New York Times describes it as "hilarious" and "electric," while Ashley C. Ford, bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter, calls it "a new kind of love story, the best kind." When Skye was twenty-six and in need of money, she sold her eggs without hesitation. Now approaching forty, Skye continues to live life on her own terms, free from serious commitments and with a constant sense of wanderlust. Perhaps her classmates had been onto something when they predicted she would be single for the long haul, but she has always relished her independence. However, everything changes when a twelve-year-old girl appears and reveals herself to be Skye's biological child. This revelation forces Skye to reevaluate her approach to relationships and consider forming a genuine connection with another person. It is not as easy as she had hoped, especially when she realizes that the woman she recently attempted to pursue is the girl's aunt, leading to an awkward dynamic. Meanwhile, Skye's brother is trying to reach out, her mother is behaving strangely kind, and the familiar haunts of her West Philadelphia childhood have been replaced by trendy cafes. Narrated by a complex and prickly protagonist, this novel offers a poignant portrayal of a woman and the relationships she believed she could live without. As the story unfolds, the characters challenge her and provide support when she stumbles, resulting in a compelling and thought-provoking read.

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