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A review by techie_scrapper
Mile High by Liz Tomforde
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Mile High is a multifaceted sports romance. It’s a story of black love. It’s a story of how men see past typical body images. Stevie was not a size zero. She was an everyday woman. Whoever, like me, lives in a world that constantly reminds you that you will never fit in if you are not small and perky. I love how Zander saw Stevie as a real woman. Liz's words were spoken through Zander about how he reveled in Stevie’s body and treasured it. Stevie dealt with the same issues of being body shamed and not feeling comfortable in your skin. His love opened her door of confidence and radiated through her persona. I was invested in this story. Longing for my bit of love. Stevie also helped Zander by showing up and loving the real him. The one who is mom abandoned her family for greener pastures by walking out on her family. There is a line in a song by Kelly Clarkson, “Piece by Piece.”
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself, and now you wanna come back.
But your love isn't free; it has to be earned.
Back then, I didn't have anything you needed, so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me
Up off the ground where you abandoned things
Piece by piece, he filled the holes
That you burned in me at six years old
And you know, he never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Just because someone provided a sperm or egg does not make a parent. It took Zander a long time to get up the courage to let his mom entirely “go”. Sometimes getting rid of that weighted pain allows sun and love to enter truly. Looking at Stevie’s relationship with her mom and how generational hurt continues until you stand too close to that door. Also, having strong men in your life who stand with you and support you. When someone truly loves you, it gives you that strength and power to stand up for yourself and just accept anything but accept and accept what you truly deserve. It's knowing your worth and not the worth others see in you. Please read this book. There is some serious spiciness, but it does not overshadow the love story.
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself, and now you wanna come back.
But your love isn't free; it has to be earned.
Back then, I didn't have anything you needed, so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me
Up off the ground where you abandoned things
Piece by piece, he filled the holes
That you burned in me at six years old
And you know, he never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Just because someone provided a sperm or egg does not make a parent. It took Zander a long time to get up the courage to let his mom entirely “go”. Sometimes getting rid of that weighted pain allows sun and love to enter truly. Looking at Stevie’s relationship with her mom and how generational hurt continues until you stand too close to that door. Also, having strong men in your life who stand with you and support you. When someone truly loves you, it gives you that strength and power to stand up for yourself and just accept anything but accept and accept what you truly deserve. It's knowing your worth and not the worth others see in you. Please read this book. There is some serious spiciness, but it does not overshadow the love story.