Review: Novella - a continuation in the series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2014
"Forgotten Yesterday" is not a standalone.  It is a novella that continues the saga of now older and more mature Ruby and Brent, who we first met in “After Tuesday” as high school students.  The novella contains mature themes.At first readers may find the style of writing where the author switches back and forth from past to present storyline a little challenging.  However, Ericson did an admirable job in the way she has chosen to fill in the five-year period between the end of “After Tuesday” and where we begin here.  It certainly keeps one deeply drawn to the story looking for answers to the what, why, and how questions.Between now and then, trouble has entered the relationship between the happy couple.  Times have changed and both Ruby and Brent are in different places in their lives.  Still there is a strong current of emotion and love flowing throughout as they reconnect in a surprise meeting.  Bringing us up to date, the author infuses a bit of sizzle, heartbreak, laughter, and surprises.  Nobody ever said love is easy or that the road to a happy future is without bumps and challenges.I’m not certain that this novella plays the story forward as well as it would have if the author had chosen instead  to release  a full and final book giving this couple their much desired happily ever after.  It seems like an unnecessary step in the process.However, that being said, I enjoyed this installment very much and am anxiously looking forward to the next book, “Deciding Tomorrow.”