Review: Raising the Bar (Short Story under 150 pgs)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 12, 2013
This is the first book I've read where I skimmed other reviews before writing my own. Why? Well, because inquiring minds just have to know. I found this book to be exactly what I expected from the blurb, what I hadn't expected were such great characters, a solid plot, and fun dialogue.So, why was my rating higher than the norm for this book (on Goodreads)? Well, one reviewer didn't like the fact the book was MFM and MM (Duh, Hello? Read the blurb- shouldn't give a lower rating if you knowingly pick up a book that will have elements you find offensive). But, for the most part, I realized other reviewers were following this writer's Wicked Warren series. They already had a vested interest in the characters/story line and appeared to have higher expectations for the novella. This is why I think I am able to give a higher rating than other readers. I have not read any other books by this author, so I had no expectations beyond a novella (usually having a rapidly developing plot) with an interesting blurb- I liked the idea of the twin impersonating his brother, but someone could tell the difference between the two.I don't feel I lost anything by not having read other books in the series, and I will definitely look for more books by this author. I found this an excellent read, and was quite satisfied with the story, even with its fast pace and predictable ending.