Review: Cute Story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
I've read several stories written by Karen Pokras, including Pie and Other Brilliant Ideas (which will always, always be my favorite). If you haven't had an opportunity read it yet, you really should. While it may be listed as middle grade, it also belongs in a genre that deals with history.But moving on to Ava...This is Ms. Pokras' first attempt at a full-blown romance novel. Chasing Invisible dealt with that subject a bit, but it wasn't the focus. Romance, however, is what Ava's Wishes is all about, and I think she did a really good job with it. I read the second edition, so the issues in another review are no longer...well...no longer an issue.Photo artist Thomas Malloy has his sights set on Ava Haines, an art major in her final year of college. While he is dashing, handsome, has a sexy accent, and impresses her with his 'older man' sophistication, Ava can't ignore her growing attraction for one-time nude class model, Max Wallis.It's fun to see how Ava deals with the dilemma of suddenly having two men in her life, along with her determination to not fail statistics class for a third time. Along the way we get to meet her friend Carly, who can be a little clueless, and a little over the top sometimes, but basically, she's a sweetie that I enjoyed getting to know, too.The plot twist mentioned by another reviewer was surprising, but dealt with in a realistic way, and while I was sorry to see a character I'd grown to like turn out to be not so likeable, it was a good addition to the story. I'd like to say more, but that would include spoilers, so I'll just add that if you want something to read while you're sunning yourself at the beach, or just to relax with as you enjoy the warm days of summer, Ava's Wishes is a good choice.***I received an advance reading copy of Ava's Wishes in return for my honest review.***