Review: Not a stand alone story.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2014
While I found the story line interesting, I have to admit to frustration on several levels.First, the story is sold as a standalone novella...but it's really not. The book gives no closure or completed character arc. Truly, it introduces the world and characters. I will say, other than a couple of word usage or convenient plot points, the writing is well done.My second issue is related to the first. I am quite irritated by authors that chop a full length novel into sections to create novellas...that don't stand alone...to increase sales and generate funds.The third issue is also related to the first two. Price point. The Lords and Lunes series is truly one novel and should have been sold as such from the beginning. There is a bundle with all three for 3.99. That's reasonable and makes sense for a full-length novel. Instead, this series was split into three novellas, selling at 2.99 for each 110 pg section.Really? Why would I purchase each novella that make up a full length novel that sells for more than a new paperback? I wouldn't...and I didn't. This is my personal opinion and I only speak for myself.If an author writes well, I like their voice and they have a story with an interesting plot, I will buy the book. Paperbacks are 7.99 new, 3.99 at a used bookstore. I will buy an electronic version at a price I'd be willing to purchase the paperback for.  I purchased the bundle to read the whole story. I'm glad I did. Will I ever in the future purchase any novellas individually, from a series, by this author? No way. Not until the ethical issues have been resolved.