Published May 26, 2014
by Grand Daisy Press
Ava Haines had big plans for her life. Her short-term goals included passing Statistics (on the third try), graduating college on time, and securing a job in the art gallery on Main Street. Her long-term goal was to one day own an art gallery of her very own. Oh sure, she would some day like to fall in love and get married, but all of that was secondary to making sure her other goals were in line. Fellow student Max Wallis and esteemed photographer Thomas Malloy were just minor distractions she was more than capable of handling. She was entitled to a little fun once in a while, right? However, as reality takes a tumble, Ava begins to wonder if she really can manage it all. Will all her wishes come true?
My Review:
All Ava was worried about was passing her statistics class so that she could graduate and get a job. She wasn't looking for a relationship. But life had other plans for Ava because suddenly there are two men in her life. While I had a feeling early on that something was just not quite right with one of them, I was completely shocked at the plot twist. Sometimes things are not what they appear to be.
Ava's Wishes is an excellent first book in a new series, Whispered Wishes. Karen Pokras, who has also published middle-grade books as Karen Pokras Toz, seems to be a natural at chick-lit. I was very impressed with how Ms. Pokras provided enough of a glimpse at Ava's two sisters to make readers already interested in reading their stories while still keeping the focus of this book on Ava.
If you enjoy sweet chick-lit stories with clean romance then this book is a good choice, and I would definitely recommend it.
Copy was provided for review.
About the author:
Karen Pokras writes adult contemporary and middle grade fiction under
the names Karen Pokras and Karen Pokras Toz. Her books have won several
awards including two Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, the Grand Prize in
the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, as well as placing first for two
Global E-Book Awards for Pre-Teen Literature. Karen is a member of the
Society of the Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). For
children, her books include the Nate Rocks series, Millicent Marie is
Not My Name, and Pie and Other Brilliant Ideas. For adult readers,
Karen’s books include Chasing Invisible, and her soon to be released,
Whispered Wishes series. A native of Connecticut, Karen now lives
outside of Philadelphia with her family.
Find out more at KarenPokras.com.
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