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clgaston31's review against another edition
This book started off slow, but once the characters developed a little and seemed to get to know one another, I really enjoyed the book.
Mirela and Conner share this very unique bond. Some might call it love, and others may call it frightening since Mirela has dreamed of Connors death since she was 6 years old. It seems as though Conner has also known about Mirela for some time now and knows more about her than he originally lets on. Once Connor allows himself to fall for Mirela, he allows her to somewhat help, but in all reality, he still wants to keep her safe from everything to come. Lets just say Mirela's dreams are not what they really seem and Connor has some influence on this.
For a New Adult book, I would have liked to read more detailed sex scenes. I am not holding this against the author as I love her young adult work and I believe this is the first New Adult book she has written. This book was just like her Young Adult books but the characters were old which is fine by me.
Overall this book was a good read that I would recommend to anyone transferring from Young Adult books to New Adult books. This was the perfect in-between for the genres. So if this is something you would like, then you would love this book.
Mirela and Conner share this very unique bond. Some might call it love, and others may call it frightening since Mirela has dreamed of Connors death since she was 6 years old. It seems as though Conner has also known about Mirela for some time now and knows more about her than he originally lets on. Once Connor allows himself to fall for Mirela, he allows her to somewhat help, but in all reality, he still wants to keep her safe from everything to come. Lets just say Mirela's dreams are not what they really seem and Connor has some influence on this.
For a New Adult book, I would have liked to read more detailed sex scenes. I am not holding this against the author as I love her young adult work and I believe this is the first New Adult book she has written. This book was just like her Young Adult books but the characters were old which is fine by me.
Overall this book was a good read that I would recommend to anyone transferring from Young Adult books to New Adult books. This was the perfect in-between for the genres. So if this is something you would like, then you would love this book.
nursemombie's review
4.0
I like my books heavier on the paranormal side. While this did have a large paranormal theme, it was really a romance book. Very well written though with an interesting twist.
auburnedge's review against another edition
4.0
This is a novella story and therefore not as long as you would hope it to be. The plot is good but seems a tad rushed as it needs to all squish into the shorter space.
Mirela and Conner are good characters who deserve a bit more, especially Conner. We don't know much about him and he seems to come off as odd. The love story is sweet but doesn't really seem like a true love, more of a "we belong bc we have known each other in some way forever"
I enjoyed the world building and premise are well thought out and create an enjoyable read. Good for anyone who enjoyed both YA and NA fantasy
Mirela and Conner are good characters who deserve a bit more, especially Conner. We don't know much about him and he seems to come off as odd. The love story is sweet but doesn't really seem like a true love, more of a "we belong bc we have known each other in some way forever"
I enjoyed the world building and premise are well thought out and create an enjoyable read. Good for anyone who enjoyed both YA and NA fantasy
bookwormbunny's review against another edition
5.0
Casting Dreams by J.L. Weil is a paranormal romance novel about a young woman by the name of Mirela. Mirela is a white gypsy. She is a clairvoyant who has the gift of seeing in her dreams. Since she was a little girl she has dreamed of a man that she has never met before. Over the years she has come to care for him but more than that she wishes to save him. Every night she dreams of him going up against a wolf and dying at its fangs. Mirela’s clairvoyance is a gift but she views it as a burden because it is never clear enough to help her. As the dreams begin to come more frequently she comes to believe that time is ticking down. Her beliefs are confirmed when she bumps into, literally, the very man that she has been dreaming about. Conner Delaney is in town and their paths have finally crossed. Mirela and Conner both feel the connection between them, but things go deeper than they appear. Conner has many secrets that he chooses to keep from Mirela as she strives to try and help save him from the fate that awaits him.
Casting Dreams by J.L. Weil is an engaging paranormal romance. Mirela has been through somethings at her young age due to her gift. With the loss of her family at such a young age she has mixed feelings concerning her gift. She uses it well though and utilizes it to help her pay the bills. She’s a strong independent young woman who has kept her distance when it comes to relationships. Her Gran wishes for her to meet someone and give her grandkids but she understands the dynamics of Mirela’s life. I love that the setting is Ireland. While we don’t get a lot of description of the surrounding area you still get a touch of Ireland itself. With Mirela living in a small town the author does a good job staying true to that with how neighbors are always watching you and gossiping.
You definitely get the sense of chemistry between Mirela and Conner when they cross paths. I love how even he recognizes the connection but there is more to it but the author does a good job at stretching it out so that you don’t see it coming. There are some twists and surprises that you just don’t see coming but it makes the story even more engaging.
For me, I would have liked a bit more danger from another outside source but overall I think this story is really well done. While I enjoyed this story I think that some editing is in order. One error that really sticks out is this sentence – “But that been before I’d fallen head over heels in love with the jerk.” I had to reread the sentence a couple times to make sure that 1) I was reading it right and 2) that it was what it said. There are a couple other minor spelling errors but this one really stood out for me.
All in all this is a beautifully done story that I enjoyed reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen next with Mirela and Conner. I so badly wanted her to be able to save him and rescue him from his fate. I like the surprise elements and how well they are written in. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from this author in the near future.
I received a copy for review.
Casting Dreams by J.L. Weil is an engaging paranormal romance. Mirela has been through somethings at her young age due to her gift. With the loss of her family at such a young age she has mixed feelings concerning her gift. She uses it well though and utilizes it to help her pay the bills. She’s a strong independent young woman who has kept her distance when it comes to relationships. Her Gran wishes for her to meet someone and give her grandkids but she understands the dynamics of Mirela’s life. I love that the setting is Ireland. While we don’t get a lot of description of the surrounding area you still get a touch of Ireland itself. With Mirela living in a small town the author does a good job staying true to that with how neighbors are always watching you and gossiping.
You definitely get the sense of chemistry between Mirela and Conner when they cross paths. I love how even he recognizes the connection but there is more to it but the author does a good job at stretching it out so that you don’t see it coming. There are some twists and surprises that you just don’t see coming but it makes the story even more engaging.
For me, I would have liked a bit more danger from another outside source but overall I think this story is really well done. While I enjoyed this story I think that some editing is in order. One error that really sticks out is this sentence – “But that been before I’d fallen head over heels in love with the jerk.” I had to reread the sentence a couple times to make sure that 1) I was reading it right and 2) that it was what it said. There are a couple other minor spelling errors but this one really stood out for me.
All in all this is a beautifully done story that I enjoyed reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen next with Mirela and Conner. I so badly wanted her to be able to save him and rescue him from his fate. I like the surprise elements and how well they are written in. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more from this author in the near future.
I received a copy for review.
hncald78's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book. Mirela and Conner were just great characters. JL Weil developed a plot that kept me interested and was not completely predictable. The characters were well developed. As far as supernatural plots, this one developed in a way that kept me guessing. Recommend!
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