Ava (Intersex) Book Two

Following the events of Dance For Her, Ava (Intersex) focuses on the next generation of the Mendez-Brown family. Ava Mendez-Brown, the rebellious and headstrong 18-year-old daughter of Gabi and Daya, is navigating her senior year of high school with a bold and unapologetic attitude. Ava is biracial-her mother, Gabi, is Hispanic, and her Mama, Daya, is Black. Like her mother Daya, Ava is intersex and unapologetically proud of her identity. However, her rebellious streak leads her into the dangerous world of underground boxing, a passion she keeps hidden from her family.

Ava is a player, known for her string of girlfriends and carefree attitude toward relationships. But her world shifts when she meets Aria-a shy, autistic, and deaf cheerleader who communicates through sign language. Despite Ava's tough exterior, she finds herself drawn to Aria in ways she never expected, challenging her to rethink what love and vulnerability mean.

Meanwhile, Selena Mendez-Brown, Ava's 19-year-old older sister, is navigating college life. With the tragic loss of her biological mother, Isabella, Selena has leaned on Gabi and Daya, who raised her together. Selena is determined to make her mom proud, balancing her studies and a budding romance with her boyfriend, Adrian.

As Ava dives deeper into the underground boxing scene and becomes entangled in selling drugs, her choices begin to spiral out of control. Secrets pile up, tension rises at home, and relationships are tested. Through it all, Gabi and Daya, now retired and focused on their family, try to guide their daughters while dealing with the complexities of their past and present lives.