Reviews tagging 'Sexual harassment'

Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie

7 reviews

xlpurple18's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was honestly one of the best books I’ve ever read; such a refreshing read. McKenzie’s writing style is cool and concise yet extremely eloquent and engaging. Her characters have so much depth and everyone is so complicated in that special human way ™️. There was so much to explore and every moment had you happily emerged in Skye’s experience. This book was stunning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality

Minor: Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Sexual harassment

bookishkellyn's review

funny reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

While on sabbatical from her self-owned company for Black Travelers (We Outchea), Skye is tracked down by her “kid” (Victoria ‘Vicky’) after the birth mother’s passing. Spending time with Vicky and her guardian (Aunt Faye) makes her realize that she’s in denial about her social needs and forces her to face her attachment issues. Knowing what to do is easy but making changes is the hard part. This was a relatable but hilarious (and unapologetically Black) book. Skye’s hysterically funny internal thoughts had no chill and easily won this book a spot in my ‘Favorites’ category. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Cancer, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Transphobia, Vomit, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment

tinytrashqueen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Police brutality, and Dementia

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Vomit, Death of parent, and Outing

Minor: Abortion and Sexual harassment

hyac1nthgirl's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mckenzie is so freakin funny, i loved this book. though my frustration with skye was constant, im sure that that allowed for me to appreciate her growth even more. very emotional at times, but nicely wrapped with a few laughs. my only complaint is that the last 30ish pages felt rushed? not complete? out of place? but still a satisfying ending with the epilogue.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Addiction, Infertility, Mental illness, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

readsandsuch's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, and Alcohol

Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Racism, Transphobia, Medical content, and Death of parent

Minor: Drug abuse and Sexual harassment

mbedrosian's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Police brutality, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment

stacy837's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infertility, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Police brutality, and Death of parent

Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment