Book: Anne of Avenue A

Author: Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding

Thank you so much to Gallery Books and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review. 

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The story starts with Anne breaking Freddie’s heart on a New York City sidewalk one night because Freddie accepted a job opportunity in Argentina. We later find out the actual reason why.

Fast forward 8 years, and Freddie heads back to New York City for another job opportunity. We are shocked to find out that Anne is actually Freddie’s neighbor. I loved the fact that Freddie and Anne were both trying to figure out their life and career paths. Anne was stuck working at her father’s production company when a hit TV show was put on hiatus. Freddie sold his company, and he just couldn’t find his passion; he just knew he didn’t see himself working behind a desk during a 9 to 5 job. 

We go on this journey as they both find themselves individually while rekindling their friendship. The characters had tremendous growth. I especially enjoyed seeing how happy Anne was when she was helping Sophie at the flower shop; it really made me think about what I need to do to be happy. 

Lastly, the ending was so perfect and so easy to visualize. This is a perfect second-chance love story!

I will note that this book is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. 

I have read all of Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding’s books, and this is another five-star read from them! Definitely worth adding to your holiday reading list!

Final Score: 5/5