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Sixth South
When the things she holds closest are suddenly threatened, Kelsey needs her best friend more than ever. But can Joni be there for her, or will her discovery of a shocking secret force her to choose between their friendship and her marriage? After fleeing an abusive past, Megan looks forward to a new future, but suddenly finds herself at risk of being a victim again. Their recently widowed friend and colleague, Olivia, wants to help them through the tough times with a freshly baked dessert, but when a surprise gift prompts her try online dating, she finds herself embarking on an adventure she never expected.
A story about friendship, relationships, trust, betrayal, letting go of the past and facing the future, this will be a year like no other for the women of Sixth South.
A story about friendship, relationships, trust, betrayal, letting go of the past and facing the future, this will be a year like no other for the women of Sixth South.
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2012
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October 18, 2012
A spin-off from After Ten, Michele seems to have a fixation with four main characters. This time, Sarah's partner from After Ten, Kelsey, is the main character. She teaches sixth grade math in the south hall of Ramson Middle School. (Sixth South, get it?) She's the hall leader by popular vote despite being the second youngest teacher on the hall.
Kelsey is an outspoken woman who chooses to keep her sexual orientation status only among friends and family, mainly to protect her partner, who is up for a juvenile court judgeship. After being publically outed, they are then criticized for their lifestyle by a prominent political figure. Kelsey's main source of anger is they begin to question Sarah's qualification for the bench simply because she's a lesbian.
Olivia is the hall mother. Close to retirement age, she can't imagine doing so. Her beloved husband passed away a couple of years before and her children are out of the house. The other teachers look to her for wisdom in personal areas and to her scrumptuous baked goods.
Joni and Kelsey have been friends for fifteen years, but when a situation arises where it's Kelsey's word against someone else's, Joni hesitates to believe her friend. She tries to grasp on to the remnants of her life which are quickly slipping away and doesn't know where to turn since she pushed her best friend away.
Megan is the brand new, fresh out of college replacement science teacher for Kate. When everyone says in the beginning what a tight knit group Sixth South is, Megan begins to wonder why no one will talk about why Kate was no longer on the faculty.
Michele takes on tough social issues in Sixth South. Gay rights, porn, sexual harassment and intimidation, and political fallout; among many others. All beautifully interwoven together, it had me feeling these characters were more my friends than fictional pieces of work on a page.
Kelsey is an outspoken woman who chooses to keep her sexual orientation status only among friends and family, mainly to protect her partner, who is up for a juvenile court judgeship. After being publically outed, they are then criticized for their lifestyle by a prominent political figure. Kelsey's main source of anger is they begin to question Sarah's qualification for the bench simply because she's a lesbian.
Olivia is the hall mother. Close to retirement age, she can't imagine doing so. Her beloved husband passed away a couple of years before and her children are out of the house. The other teachers look to her for wisdom in personal areas and to her scrumptuous baked goods.
Joni and Kelsey have been friends for fifteen years, but when a situation arises where it's Kelsey's word against someone else's, Joni hesitates to believe her friend. She tries to grasp on to the remnants of her life which are quickly slipping away and doesn't know where to turn since she pushed her best friend away.
Megan is the brand new, fresh out of college replacement science teacher for Kate. When everyone says in the beginning what a tight knit group Sixth South is, Megan begins to wonder why no one will talk about why Kate was no longer on the faculty.
Michele takes on tough social issues in Sixth South. Gay rights, porn, sexual harassment and intimidation, and political fallout; among many others. All beautifully interwoven together, it had me feeling these characters were more my friends than fictional pieces of work on a page.
October 18, 2012
Sixth South is such a great book! I loved the way the lives of these four women were interwoven, blending together as these friends shared (or hid) their various problems from the others. The thing I love about Michele Shriver's writing is she always tackles issues that I think are relevant and interesting. Gay rights? Re-entering the dating world after being widowed? Abuse? Addiction? Each women has their own trials to deal with, and it is interesting to watch them work through their problems. Friendships are destroyed, love blossoms, political battles are faced. There is a lot to this book, and I couldn't read it fast enough.
If you read Shriver's first book After Ten you will be delighted to see some of your favorite characters back in the spotlight. I especially love Sarah and Kelsey. They are so funny, often making me laugh out loud. However, new to this book, Olivia is an awesome character and her scenes are so sweet!
One of the ways I judge a book is whether or not I would read it again. I will most certainly be reading Six South again in the future! Another terrific book from this author. I look forward to her next one. In the meantime, I'll have to be content re-reading After Ten and Six South.
If you read Shriver's first book After Ten you will be delighted to see some of your favorite characters back in the spotlight. I especially love Sarah and Kelsey. They are so funny, often making me laugh out loud. However, new to this book, Olivia is an awesome character and her scenes are so sweet!
One of the ways I judge a book is whether or not I would read it again. I will most certainly be reading Six South again in the future! Another terrific book from this author. I look forward to her next one. In the meantime, I'll have to be content re-reading After Ten and Six South.
January 21, 2013
I enjoyed Ms. Shriver's first book, After Ten. For me, it was a new concept to read a book with the POV switching between four characters. Sixth South held the same format and I found it even more enjoyable now that I've had been exposed to her writing style. The switching between the characters keeps things fresh, lively and gives it good pace. Sixth South is cleverly written and kept me turning the pages. Highly recommended.
December 5, 2012
Loved the characters, and the story kept me interested from start to finish (several times over)! This is a well-written, fun read.
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