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Book Reviews of Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2)

Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2)
Brava Valentine - Valentine, Bk 2
Author: Adriana Trigiani
ISBN-13: 9780061257070
ISBN-10: 0061257079
Publication Date: 2/1/2010
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 49 ratings
Publisher: Harper
Book Type: Hardcover
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9 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 531 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Adriana Trigiani's Brava, Valentine is probably the best book she has written that I've read. From the wedding experience of her 80+ grandmother in Italy, and the families' excitement; there is much to chuckle about. Velentine's own experience with romance will take the reader on an adventure. Valentine is in the midst of assuming the family business that her grandmother leaves learning to work with her brother, Alfred. Valentine travels to Buenos Aires on business, her love of life, Gianlucca meets her. Disappointment comes. Read the book to learn what brings her sadness: the failing of business or love... The book will keep you turning page after page. The Angelini elite shoe designers lead a very interesting life...
justcyn avatar reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 148 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the first book I've read by this author. I've seen her mentioned by another PBS member which encouraged me to read one of her books. I enjoyed the way the author describes places in this book. I also got a few giggles about some of the things mentioned between the family. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed the first one, the second one did not compare. It was however, a good escape and fast read. And, sometimes that is just what one needs! There is a group of us that enjoy Trigiani and talking about the characters she develops.
kdurham2813 avatar reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 753 more book reviews
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings

The second book with the Angelini family that is still centered around Valentine, but with her family taking a close second.  Valentine must decide in this book how to take the family shoe making business to the next level, but also how to work in the shop without her grandmother and with her brother.  Fantastic family drama ensued!

I raved yesterday about the characters and the setting that Adriana Trigiani has in her books and with this review trying to keep it mostly spoiler free - I have to say that I love how Trigiani balances the story and the way she moves it forward effortlessly.  With the second book in the series, I was concerned that it may falter and stall out, but instead, I was just even more invested in how these characters were going to interact.  I didn't wait one minute when I finished this one to start the third!
reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
This was a fun read. Very relaxing. It was easy to relate to the characters and the Italian way of life. I look forward to reading the next in the series!
reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 3 more book reviews
Great sequel - can't wait for the 3rd one!
reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Loved it!
reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
Great book! Loved it!
tigrish611 avatar reviewed Brava, Valentine (Valentine, Bk 2) on + 36 more book reviews
Great sequel - can't wait for #3! I love the characters and drama. :)