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Sloane Crosley recommended Madame Bovary in Books (curated)

 
Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary
Gustave Flaubert | 1970 | Essays
6.0 (5 Ratings)
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"I mean, Jesus Christ, it’s Madame Bovary. This is a novel that I adored when I read it. It was beautiful, scandalous, tortured and sympathetic. Then, while I was researching Guy de Maupassant for my first novel, The Clasp, I wound up reading a good deal about Flaubert as well. It’s impossible not to— the latter was the former’s mentor. So I have found myself revisiting Emma Bovary in recent years."

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Crimson Sky (Dark Sky, #1)
Amy Braun | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first novel I have read from Amy Braun, but it is certainly not the last. While I appreciate other genres beyond romance and erotica, it has to really be something to grab my attention. Crimson Sky had me from page one. Not only did it blow me away, I became obsessed, having to know what happened next and not being satisfied until I finished the novel.

Crimson Sky is an action packed novel that is hard to describe. Braun is such a talented writer, she easily incorporates multiple genres into one. It can be classified as steampunk, horror, action, romance, and dystopian all in one. I appreciate that Braun could easily show so many themes without having to shove it down our throats. She does such a good job of showing, there is no need for telling.

This novel is an intense roller coaster ride that begins from the very first page. Filled with complex realistic characters in a terrifying world, Braun weaves a story filled with twists and personal growth that keeps you hooked until the very end. It’s been a long time since I have been this obsessed with a novel that didn’t qualify as erotic. Even now, I am stuck in literary limbo because nothing seems to match up to the intense emotions this novel pulled from me. I can’t wait to read more.
  
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jmercado (1 KP) rated Saga, Vol. 6 in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
Saga, Vol. 6
Saga, Vol. 6
Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.4 (9 Ratings)
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Okay by far my favorite sci-if graphic novel series. Fun fast paced action packed and deals with societal differences and diversity. The 7th volume can't come soon enough!!!
  
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Michael Timmins (16 KP) created a post

Sep 6, 2017  
Would love to get some rating for my novel, "The Awakening: Part One" It's available on amazon for the kindle right now for $2.99 or for free on KU!
     
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
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7.6 (173 Ratings)
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Edge of the seat thriller. Kept you guessing right to the end (0 more)
Didn't like the way they messed about with the time line in the movie (0 more)
Great Debut Novel
  
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Becca Major (96 KP) created a post

Feb 4, 2019  
Go read 1/2 Prince by Yu Wo. It's a light novel/manga that is easy to find via a Google. Hands down one of my favorite books ever.
     
A Court of Wings and Ruin
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Sarah J. Maas | 2017 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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8.8 (113 Ratings)
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I have totally gone all fangirl over this series. They are clever, well-written, and inspirational, which is not a word I would normally pick for a YA novel. (0 more)