The Skye in June

When I first started The Skye in June I was sure it was a chick lit and wouldn't be very interested. But, from the beginning I became curious about Cathy's mystery secret in the Highlands. Since I had visited Glasgow Scotland I liked reading the Scottish dialog. The author really sets the total feeling of the Scots. When the family moved to San Francisco they lived in a district I know very well because I lived there too... Read Full Review

I LOVED this book. I could not put it down, it is definitely a page turner, you live every moment with the all the characters. The story flows, the scenes are descriptive, overall tremendously written. I hope there is another book, I would be one of the first in line to buy it! :)

June Ahern's story captures a unique period in San Francisco. Although her story is fiction, the historical accuracy is beyond doubt especially for those of us who lived it. June's main character endures the oppression of her special talent, much like many of the girls growing up in the Catholic immigrant culture that held tight to it's masculine values in a rapidly changing San Francisco. June's story is a modern tale of... Read Full Review

I loved reading this book! I spent a lot of nights up way past my bedtime because I just wanted to read one more chapter. I'm not Catholic or from the Bay Area, but it was still easy to connect to the characters and the story. I really felt like I was there with June through the whole book. I got mad with her and I got sad with her. I can't wait to see what happens to June and the rest of her family next (hint hint) :)... Read Full Review

I could not put this book down - Ahern lures her reader into this story by tapping into all of ones emotions... laughter, sadness, perseverance etc... Being born and raised in San Francisco I especially liked reading about the City back in the day. Also, coming from a large Catholic family I could relate to how the MacDonald girls talked and behaved toward each other just as sisters do.