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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
Miye Lee’s Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store is a charming and quietly profound sequel that reaffirms the series as a standout in the cozy fantasy genre. Set once again in the mysterious, whimsical dream department store, the novel expands the world with even more inventive insights into how dreams are made—this time with a touch of mystery involving some of the customers and their troubles. Penny’s continued growth as a new employee allows readers to explore deeper emotional layers of dream life, from nightmares that need tending to aspirations that quietly shape who we are. Lee’s gift lies in blending gentle magic with thoughtful reflections on rest, longing, and the blurry boundary between waking and dreaming. Inventive, soothing, and rich with detail, this book is a true comfort read for anyone who has ever wondered where their dreams come from.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press for this ARC. This is my honest review.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Need Penny & Maxim smutty fanfic #STAT
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A beautiful progression of the previous book, a lovely little journey to go on. I love that these books go so deeply into the dreammakers (akin to filmmakers) and still move through plot even as it is a kind and gentle read. It’s not too soft, and this one takes you further into the lore. Me personally, I’d like to go to the Dream Complaint Center immediately because I’d like to have a good time. I feel like Dallergut would listen to me and Penny would value me as a customer. I just know I’d inspire those dreammakers because my subconscious is doing too much out here. I’d like to know more about The Laundry… If you’ve seen the Inside Out shorts series about Dream Studios, this is very that!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Felt like coming home to familiar faces you haven't seen in years!!
I love this world and the characters in it. So refreshing to see disabled people, not just talked about, but represented on page!! This book answered questions I hadn't even thought to ask when reading the first book in this series. I will say the romance aspect came out of NOWHERE and that I found strange.
Very excitedly awaiting Miye Lee's next release!!
I love this world and the characters in it. So refreshing to see disabled people, not just talked about, but represented on page!! This book answered questions I hadn't even thought to ask when reading the first book in this series. I will say the romance aspect came out of NOWHERE and that I found strange.
Very excitedly awaiting Miye Lee's next release!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Confinement
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I think I like this better than the first one but Penny is still the worst character.
This sequel just didn't hit the same as the first one. The world was still interesting, but some of the characters felt flatter and their dialogue was weird. It felt like they were explaining things to the reader/Penny but it did not feel natural, and at times felt boring despite being in a fantastical setting.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
