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The Drowning Tree: A Novel

by Carol Goodman
- Rated 5 stars
“The 3rd book from Carol Goodman, this is by far my favorite. As all of her books had done in the past, I felt compelled to absorb and immerse myself in the rich, detailed history woven throughout the novel. The plot moves gracefully without many slow points and yet I didn't feel I needed to rush through this novel to enjoy it.”

maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Fruit

by Brian Francis
- Rated 4 stars
“This book was delightful from beginning to end, though I can say it will not be everyone's cup of tea. About a boy who believes his "body" is talking to him - the visuals are fantastic and the character development quick and yet not hurried.”

maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Birth of Venus

by Sarah Dunant
- Rated 4 stars
“Drawn in by the kick-start introduction of the story, the book is great. However, there are slow points that readers should bare within in order to get the heart of the story. About a young woman forced to choose being society's expectations of herself and her own dreams she collides with history itself and creates and everlasting art.”

maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Epileptic

by David B.
- Rated 5 stars
“I'm not one for biographies in the least, I picked this up initially because of the peep-hole dust cover of the original hardcover edition. What I found inside was a haunting, heart-filled, coming of age story about a boy living with an active imagination fueled by situations out of his control. Told entirely through the art of the author, it is compelling and leaves you wanting to never put it down.”

maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer
- Rated 5 stars
“Though it was suggested by a good source, I was wary to pick up the book because I was worried it would be your typical teeny-drama book with watered down love scenes and a weak plot. As a 25 year old mature adult, that's not my cup of tea.

I was wrong, so very wrong. Delightfully refreshing with a lack of watered down love scenes, fantastic dialogue and visuals. Great character development and wonderfully engaging plot lines. Once you read this book you'll be thrilled to hear they're making a movie based on the book and you'll understand why.”

maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )