Review: Never judge a book by it's summary...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 3, 2013
I did something I normally don't do before deciding to read a book...I read some of the reviews. I mean I actually clicked "more" and read whole reviews. Usually I check how many of each stars and skim the reviews, looking for mundane reasons why the book was given a low rating before I decide to buy and/or read. SELLING SCARLETT was different for a few of reasons. One, I had NO intention of ever reading this. Ever. Not only did it not sound like something I would be interested in, I had decided I wasn't reading any more Ella James books. I feel I had a unfortunate incident with the author with my review on Amazon regarding BEFORE YOU GO, which was not rude or mean (rude reviewers are a huge pet peeve of mine). I'm not sure where this book is now because I cannot find it on Amazon but the book is still listed on Goodreads, along with all of the reviews. Two, the ratings are all over the board. Not ever book is for every reader. Everyone is not going to always feel the same about a book. Got it. BUT, with so many different ratings and thoughts I was sure SELLING SCARLETT was going to have me giving a negative review. Three, I didn't have to pay a dime for it. It was on Amazon for free. What did I have to loose but my time, right? I could read it when I felt the need, not finish if I couldn't get into it. After all, I wasn't out anything.So here is where I tell you how I was wrong. SELLING SCARLETT was Ah-Maze-Ing! I was caught right up in the story. I enjoyed the characters, book crushing on Hunter and wanting to smack the *&$% out of Priscilla. The ending was wonderful, though leaving me a little sad for Cross. I started late in the afternoon and by evening I was already through 60%, finishing it this morning. Ella James shocked me. I've read a few of her other books and this is the best one I've read so far. I didn't feel any of what the low star reviewers felt (Again proving the point the not every book is for every reader). Having read SELLING SCARLETT, I wish I would of snagged it up when it was first released, feeling like I've totally ripped myself off by making me miss out. If you are on the fence as I was, grab your copy adn just give it a try. I'm not to proud to say I was wrong and only hope TAMING CROSS is just as enjoyable it not more....which I've already purchased and am on my way to starting right...now!