Sky's the Limit

by Janie Millman

‘Delightful and funny and full of the magic of Marrakech and South West France. A slice of sunshine.’ Julie Cohen, author of TogetherFrom the author of Life's A Drag...Sky is devastated when she finds that her husband is in love with someone else, even more that it is her oldest friend Nick. She has lost the two most important men in her life and can't ever trust either of them again.To escape, she goes alone on a dream trip to Marrakesh and meets Gail, on a mission to meet the father of her child, a man she loved but thought did not want her.In Marrakesh, Sky and Gail both find unexpected joys - and surprises. For Sky these lead to France, to a beautiful chateau and a family whose relationships seem as complicated as her own.

Genres: Summer

336 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2022

Reviews

[ruth · Rating 1 out of 5]

the concept of the book was nice, but I couldn't get behind the writing style or timeline
one minute it was in first person (Sky's perspective) and then during the same chapter it would switch to third person narrative and so that became quite confusing.
Sky did a lot of travelling and was sometimes quite confusing as to where she was.
Very predictable and obvious ending which was annoying
Wouldn't recommend and waste of a week in my opinion

[amy ⚡️☁️ · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5🌟

[Ronnie Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sky is heartbroken when she discovers her husband has fallen in love with her best friend Nick. Sky's life, which was a picture of perfection, is now struck through the middle. Nick has been her closest friend since school and sharing their lives, their thoughts, their hopes was second nature. They were soul mates. But now all their memories have been laid to waste by betrayal and the heartbreak she battles with. With her world cut to ribbons, Sky takes a trip to Marrakesh, a place she has dreamed of visiting for years. But escaping their betrayal proves much trickier when Nick comes along to make sure she is OK.



Gail overhears her sister Dawn mocking her life choices and feels inspired to take the bull by the horns and track down her five-year-old son's father. The man she has never really stopped loving. A misunderstanding separated them but now Gail is determined to give Tariq the chance of knowing his son and Sonny the chance of knowing his father. Tariq could have a wife, children, he could be a man far removed from the one she fell in love with. Gail knows she must try but joining up two halves, the past and the present, and healing the break that has sat between them for so many years could be harder than she thinks.



Philippe and Beatrice are, despite their divorce, the best of friends. She is a wise, warm proprietress of the Raid Fantine in Marrakesh. He is a caring, humorous winemaker from France. After suffering a terrible skiing injury, Philippe agrees to stay at Raid Fantine while he recovers. But the concerns that dog his life follow him to the beautiful vista. As new guests pour in, Sky, Sonny, Gail and Nick, Philippe and Beatrice's lives begin to shift. Under a canopy of laughter and discovery, friendships begins to form.



Janie Millman's rich descriptions of not only Marrakesh and East France but also the cuisine, the culture and the characters instantly envelope the reader in a tide of feel-good warmth. I found myself laughing constantly at the wit in this book. Sky's the Limit is a joyous celebration of friendship, love and life.



Witty. Evocative. Fabulous.

[Claire Dyer]

I loved this book! It's full of finely-drawn, engaging characters and Millman has a unique gift of creating vivid and colourful settings. Take this book to far-flung places on holiday, curl up in an armchair on a rainy Sunday afternoon at home and in either place you will be invited to spend time with a glorious cast of characters and a cracking story. A definite must-read.

[Linda Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sky thinks she has everything with a wonderful husband and brilliant best friend. Appearances may not be what they seem.

I thoroughly enjoyed Sky’s the Limit by Janie Millman. It felt such an assured and confident book that I was able to immerse myself into it immediately and I think Janie Millman’s writing has become so accomplished.

I was instantly transported to Marrakesh and France. I thought the descriptions were wonderful and the settings so vivid it was like looking at a film or photographs of the places described. There’s a real appeal to the senses although if you’re on a diet I’d recommend skipping the parts when Nick is cooking otherwise you’ll be tortured! Seriously, there are colours of the souks and markets and aromas of spices, sounds of water and chatter, tastes of wonderful food and the touch of fabric or sunburn for example that weave a true picture of Morocco and France. I think reading Sky’s the Limit could be the next best thing to travel if you’re not able to go away!

I love the way Janie Millman has an eclectic range of characters, nationalities, sexualities and so-called normalities and blends them together into a lovely escapist read with romance, self-discovery and travel entwined. I really do think Sky’s the Limit is the perfect summer read because each character brings a very important element to the narrative so that the reader wants to go on their journey with them.

What works so well is the underlying principle that we all need love and the ability to trust in whatever form that takes. It may be romantic or family love or an ardent passion for an activity like wine making, or for an area but Janie Millman explores each approach so sensitively that it’s impossible not to get caught up in the different aspects.

I finished reading Sky’s the Limit with a satisfied sigh. I had been wonderfully entertained by the story and relationships. I had been taken on a vivid and realistic journey to France and Morocco where I had fallen in love with the places and people in the story. Sky’s the Limit is perfect for transporting yourself away from ordinary life and I really enjoyed it.
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[Lovedreadingthis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my! What to say about this book... a glorious summer read with stunning descriptions making the beautiful locations in Morocco and France almost tangible. With fabulous characters, all interesting, beautiful and divine in the Moroccan Riad and the French Chateau this book was a marvellous piece of escapism. The glamourous locations and the charismatic personalities made this book a joy to read.
A story of Sky's recovery following the revelation that her husband and her best friend have fallen in love. With luck, Sky meets Gail also on a journey of discovery, driven to find the father of her child following overhearing her sister make some disparaging remarks about her boring lifestyle. A warm and supportive friendship quickly forms as their paths continue to cross.
Interestingly written with Sky's story told in the first person, while the rest of the book is written in the third person. The chapters are interspersed so the reader follows the story from different perspectives, though always aware of Sky's thoughts and feelings. While there are some sad themes, this book is about a wonderfully supportive and kind group of people that feels incredibly warm. This is an uplifting read with an ethos of healing and recovery at it's heart. It felt incredibly inspired, although I wondered if some readers would find this unrealistic, but as a work of fiction I felt it had positive messages from strong characters which we could all gain from and I found it to be a wonderful read.
Relatively short chapters make this book accessible and although nearly 400 pages, I found it to be a relatively quick read.

[Sue Curran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply beautiful. Sky's the Limit is set in a colourful Marrakesh and calming South West France.
Janie's sense of place is exceptional, I could smell and taste the spices of Marrakesh and have a yearning to visit, especially to stay in Beatrice's hotel! And, finding the intoxicating South West France between the pages of this book was pure bliss. I could feel the warmth and tranquility of this wonderful part of the world.
The characters whose lives we follow are lovable, charming and interesting, even the nasty one!
If you are looking to transport yourself away from the rain and cold, reading Sky's the Limit will do the trick and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.

[Susanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want a happy reading this is a good choice. I really liked the story line, but it would probably be a better TV series or a movie rather than a book. It lacks reality and depth to be a good book. The idea is fabulous and it was well written, but things just fall into place way to easy. From life trauma to happily ever after for all characters in the spam of a couple of months it is way too easy. Life struggles, human emotions, love and fear (and finances) are far more complex and I wish the writer had gone deeper. It is the sort of book, me as a unworldly 17yo would swoon over. My 17yo daughter would roll her eyes… ‘yeah, off course…’ sort of view.

[Chloe Sykes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Friendship, travel and a little bit of drama! I thought this book was a really nice read. It’s different to what I normally go for but I still enjoyed it! A story about how a woman overcomes something so difficult in her life by having those she loves around her, a really lovely story.

I read a review about the several different POV’s during chapters but they are not hard to follow. The author makes it very clear who is talking when and what points another character is thinking.

P.S. I now want to go to Marrakech again!!! ;))

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Predictable but enjoyable. I think I predicted most of the plot twists in this book but I went into it thinking it would be a nice easy read that I wouldn’t need to think too much about and I was right. The predictably of it actually made me enjoy it more in a way. I only wish (with there being so many characters) that we saw them develop a bit more.

[Mariee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow,

I loved this book!! The best bit is I picked it up and didn't think I'd like it but thought I'd give it a chance, so was really pleasantly surprised that once I started I couldn't put it down.

Yes, the ending was expected, but it didn't stop me enjoying it. Will now look out for other books from this author.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me while to get into it but about halfway through I couldn’t put it down. Even though the ending was obvious, it was wholesome and made me feel good! The description of Marrakech and France were very detailed and beautiful and made me want to be there. I would say it’s a good book to read for holidays or for when you wish to be on holidays and want to feel comforted.

[Kelsey Pilkington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Was a really easy, feel good book. I especially loved the authors detailed descriptions of both Marrakech and South France. She totally captured both the scenery and the cultures and has made me crave a holiday to both.
Great for a holiday or just for a bit of a mood booster read.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the overall story but at the beginning the amount of characters was a little overwhelming and the constant switch between 3rd person and 1st person narratives often on the same page was confusing and hard to read at times

[Emmy Gray-Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much, it was so atmospheric and beautiful. I loved the intrigue and the twists and turns, I could really picture the characters especially Emmie. A lovely summer read.

[Dorothy Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A feel-good story

What a wonderful book. It has so many elements and intricacies which get resolved in surprising ways. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Anna Hardwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it highly recommend

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Obvious ending

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

**3.5 stars**

[Alyson Million · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh I loved this from start to finish. I could happily read about these characters and what they are up to, forever!

[Rach · Rating 4 out of 5]

It did make me have to buy a bottle of red

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was beautiful! The author is so talented and had me hooked! I felt like I was there, I felt every emotion, I cried tears of happiness and sadness. I felt frustration, joy, hope! It made me laugh - Janie Millman has such a way with words. I had never had an urge to visit Marrakech or France, but hearing the descriptions and exploring with all senses, I felt as though I have visited and that I had missed out!
Absolutely stunning and had me gripped! Not one aspect lost my attention.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing so emotional best ending ever loved it