Review: Double Take
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2012
I like reading short stories, especially when my schedule is too hectic for me to enjoy a full-length novel. My Best Friend's Brother by Makasha Dorsey was what I needed during a busy weekend. I read the entire thing in what felt like moments. I had my mouth wide open by the time I got to the end.Mikayla "Mickey"Watson meets her soon-to-be best friend Stacy Ann "Sam" McIntire on MARTA, Atlanta's public transportation system. Mickey assessed Sam from head-to-toe in a matter of minutes after noticing her. I believe part of why they hit it off so well was because they shared a profession. They were both architects. Sam and Mickey spent a large amount of time with each other and the years flew by.Sam told Mickey that she shared an apartment with her twin brother, however, when the siblings were out of town, Mickey took the time to care for their apartment. One day. Mickey happens to bump into Sam's twin brother, Samuel. He was eye candy that got the attention of her senses. The relationship between the best friends soon became strained, as Mickey and Samuel got closer. Sam did not feel that Mickey and her brother should be in any kind of relationship. Sam's belief was that there is a line between friendship and family that should not be crossed. If Mickey and Sam were really best friends then why did Sam not want her to get close to her family? What was the real reason behind why Sam had an issue with Mickey and her twin being together?My Best Friend's Brother is definitely not what I expected when I began reading. It is a whole lot more. Mrs. Dorsey pens deep characters dealing with societal issues, I did not realize occurred. The twist that this story takes is still very vivid in my mind at the moment. I find myself still shaking my head. If you are looking for a quick read, this is the book for you!The author for review purposes provided an electronic copy.Jennifer CoissiereWords Mosaic Review