It was also funny and I loved the way that Ann, through David, pokes fun at the weaker plot points from the first book. Yes, David from the book provides us with a summary of what’s already happened so we’re not lost if we haven’t read Jericho in a while. There are a few things that really stand out to me, the first being the foreword written by David Jenkins. McMan’s work, there’s more humor and witty banter than you can shake one of Nadine’s chicken legs at. Roma Jean is realizing some things about herself, David and Michael each have some new interests and business ventures, and Henry is dreaming of what life will be like when his daddy comes to live with him at Maddie and Syd’s.Īs with all of Ms. But Maddie and Syd aren’t the only ones in town dealing with changes and revelations. Syd’s soon to be ex-husband has decided at the last minute that he wants to contest the grounds for divorce – his infidelities – and Henry’s father is coming home from Afghanistan. Jericho is hit with a massive tornado which destroys much of the town and while everyone is trying to put their lives back together, Maddie and Syd are hit with a few extra issues. There are a few new characters introduced, too. All of our favorite characters are back, Maddie and Syd, David and Michael, Roma Jean, Celine, and, of course, little Henry. That’s right, just in case you missed it, Aftermath is a sequel to Jericho, Ann’s first published book.

Ready? Here we go!Īftermath picks up over a year after Jericho ends. Just wanted to get any thoughts of sugar-coating out of the way before you read any further. I also want you to know that I have no issues with calling bullshit if it’s there to be called and have done so while talking with Ms. I tell you this because I want to be upfront with the fact that I got a free copy of Aftermath to read for the review AND that I genuinely like the author. I was lucky enough to get a review copy of this book from the author, who I love talking with and have had the opportunity to do so twice on the Cocktail Hour podcast.

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