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Ignoring Alva
by Emilie Khair
Ignoring Alva
Cozy Mystery/Sibling Fiction
Setting – Minnesota and Wisconsin
Publisher : Current Words Publishing (February 4, 2025)
Paperback : 282 pages
Meet Alva and Millie…. not your typical eighty-something sisters.
While recovering from a mild stroke, Alva’s vivid dreams of daring exploits spark a restless desire to break free from the predictability of her quiet life. Her sister Millie-a practical yet spirited counterpart-is skeptical of Alva’s newfound boldness. But when Alva suggests an impulsive road trip, not even Millie can resist the call of adventure.
What starts as a lighthearted escapade quickly spirals into a whirlwind of mischief, suspense, and unexpected heroics. As the journey unfolds, the siblings face long-buried secrets, stand up for the underdog, and confront dangerous foes with a fierceness they never knew they possessed.
Through it all, Alva and Millie prove that courage, resilience, and the drive to rewrite your story aren’t confined by age-they’re only sharpened by experience.
Witty, heartfelt, and brimming with surprises, Ignoring Alva is an unforgettable tale of sisterhood and reinvention. It proves that life’s greatest adventures can happen when you least expect them.
My review of Ignoring Alva
I really enjoyed reading Ignoring Alva! I wasn’t sure about reading it until I read the excerpt which can be found on ignoringalva.com. It sounded like it would be an adventure, and it was!
Alva has had a mild stroke, and since then she has these flashes where she’s doing something odd…mostly things she wouldn’t do. She convinces her sister Millie, who at age 81 is a year and a half older than Alva, to go on a road trip. To not tell their kids. To just take off without a destination. And they do. They set off towards a “sort of” destination…Niagara Falls. Along the way, they meet a very eclectic bunch of people at a bunch of very eclectic places! To tell you about these people and places would ruin the fun for you! At their age, they really have no fear, and they end up taking down some really bad guys.
There are so many things that I loved about this book. The banter between the sisters reminded me of my 2 sisters and me. The characters that they encounter on their trip are so well-written that you’ll be able to “see” them and feel like you know them. The author has an extreme talent for describing settings too. I could picture everything so well, and that just made the book become more alive. I laughed so much as I read this! It’s just so entertaining!
I highly recommend Ignoring Alva to readers who enjoy quirky characters and a storyline that takes you places you’d never expect! Buckle up for a wild road trip with Alva and Millie! 5 stars!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About Emilie Khair
Emilie Khair is the author of the biographies Passion’s Piano: The Eddie Heywood Story and A Beautiful Puzzle: Nadia’s Journey from East to West as well as the children’s book, Kudzu for Christmas. She holds undergraduate degrees in theatre arts and English education from the University of Minnesota, a master’s degree in special education from the University of West Georgia, and a doctorate in sociology from Georgia State University. She has two sons and resides in McDonough, Georgia, with her husband of thirty-five years. While Emilie’s roots are in Minnesota, her southern experiences are an inspiration to her writing.
Author Links
Website https://ignoringalva.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572492988444
Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Bookshop.org
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Ignoring Alva TOUR PARTICIPANTS
April 10 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
April 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
April 12 – Rebecca M. Douglass, Author – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 12 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW
April 13 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
April 14 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
April 15 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 16 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
April 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
April 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
April 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
April 19 – MJB Reviewer – SPOTLIGHT
April 20 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 21 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
April 22 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 23 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT
April 23 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
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Emilie is an author who is new to me. I’d like to read this book.
Dear Christy,
I can’t thank you enough for your generous and thoughtful review of my book about two aging sisters—one propelled by post-stroke visions into an unexpected and transformative road-trip. It truly means the world to me that you took time to read it and share it with your audience.
I especially appreciate that you saw the humor in the story and connected to the dialogue. Those elements were important to me as I wrote it. I hoped the dialogue would bring to life the characters’ wit and warmth. Knowing they resonated with you is very rewarding.
Thank you again for shining a light on their story. Your support helps Ignoring Alva reach more readers who might need a little reminder that adventure (and laughter) can come at any age!
Emilie
You’re very welcome! I certainly loved these sisters.