Title: Ava Again: A Sequel to “Ava”
Author: Janet Perroni
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781663248930
Pages: 240
Genre: Historical Romance
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Pacific Book Review
In this powerful historical romance novel, Ava Again, a young woman struggles to find her footing amidst a myriad of challenges which range from loss, abandonment, and a past that comes beckoning. Ava reawakens in this second volume written by award- winning author Janet Perroni’s empowering and satisfying romance. Born to an Irish immigrant, her life in Boston, Massachusetts was far from easy. Abandoned by a navy sailor following a short-lived affair which left her pregnant, she’s ostracized from an unforgiving society that disparages anyone who did not fit societal norms.
After moving out of her parent’s home due to this, she gets a job at the home of a wealthy family of builders in Brookline and later finds out she is pregnant again by the builder’s son, Devon. Her turbulent journey takes another downhill turn when Devon’s former wife returns and Ava’s fling with Devon comes to an abrupt and painful end. Her frustrating setbacks do not end there as readers will realize in this binge-worthy sequel, as they promenade along with her in confronting her past mistakes, taking care of her children and possibly falling in love again.
Ava Again: A Sequel to “Ava” masterfully blends the high stakes of history with justifiable emotional links alongside steamy interludes resulting in an intricate work of art. Author Janet Perroni steeps in the details of another time, and you’ll easily pick up on the realities of life in the Roaring Twenties during a period in American history of dramatic social, economic, and political change. She writes about well-wrought characters with an outstanding ear and fierce candor, adding up to a narrative win. Altogether, Ava Again: A Sequel to “Ava” by Janet Perroni swiftly delivers everything it promises. Enthusiasts of this genre and especially those that may be stuck in a reading rut will find this heartfelt novel an unputdownable read. Good work Janet Perroni!
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