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chasekfg's review
5.0
A wonderful story reminiscent of XMen and a certain magic school, but much more relatable from the adult's perspective. I couldn't put it down! (Thank you for putting this is my hands, Theresa!)
shelvesofstarlight's review
4.0
This adult Sci-Fi was wonderfully written and was incredibly enjoyable to read.
The plot was simply incredible and I loved how it was all set in the real world with some adjustments. The placement of the Wilds and their dilemmas was simply done and I really enjoyed it, especially the thorough implementation of the systems made it very believable also. Something very important in urban Sci-fi.
The characters were wonderful, especially Kendle who was beautifully flawed which made it so much more incredible. Flawed characters are always the best and are guaranteed to make a story great. The other cast of characters, especially the other teachers at the Warehouse added a level of variety that was just incredible.
The writing is also wonderful and Theresa is such an incredible writer. She created an incredibly enjoyable book with an awesome plot and varied cast of characters.
I was kindly given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
The plot was simply incredible and I loved how it was all set in the real world with some adjustments. The placement of the Wilds and their dilemmas was simply done and I really enjoyed it, especially the thorough implementation of the systems made it very believable also. Something very important in urban Sci-fi.
The characters were wonderful, especially Kendle who was beautifully flawed which made it so much more incredible. Flawed characters are always the best and are guaranteed to make a story great. The other cast of characters, especially the other teachers at the Warehouse added a level of variety that was just incredible.
The writing is also wonderful and Theresa is such an incredible writer. She created an incredibly enjoyable book with an awesome plot and varied cast of characters.
I was kindly given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
alirka's review
5.0
[b:Warehouse Dreams|54406191|Warehouse Dreams|Theresa Halvorsen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594008777l/54406191._SX50_.jpg|84898841] grabs your heart from the first line and doesn't let go. It's a story of discovering strength inside ourselves and in community. With honesty and humor, Halvorsen delves into how we treat "other" and the joys and pains of giving our all for the ones we love.
Much more than just a teacher, Kendle May is also equal parts counselor, manager, advocate, and even bodyguard. On a daily basis, she and her fellow staff at Phillip's Academy for the Advancement of Wilds face the challenges of training and raising children with special abilities whose families can't or won't take care of them, and on a shoestring budget to boot. Kendle has been where the students are: she knows what it's like to be alone and scared in a world where people don't trust or understand her gifts. Her every waking minute is dedicated to the Academy, which the kids have nicknamed "the Warehouse."
When a new teacher arrives at the Warehouse, Kendle's world gets turned upside down. Stephen Rune is a Bred: his upper-class parents paid well for him to be born practically perfect in every way. In the real world they clash, but a near-catastrophe brings them closer together than they realize, forcing them to work together to protect the children in their charge against dangers within and from a world that would rather lock them up than accept or help them.
I couldn't put this book down, plain and simple, and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
Much more than just a teacher, Kendle May is also equal parts counselor, manager, advocate, and even bodyguard. On a daily basis, she and her fellow staff at Phillip's Academy for the Advancement of Wilds face the challenges of training and raising children with special abilities whose families can't or won't take care of them, and on a shoestring budget to boot. Kendle has been where the students are: she knows what it's like to be alone and scared in a world where people don't trust or understand her gifts. Her every waking minute is dedicated to the Academy, which the kids have nicknamed "the Warehouse."
When a new teacher arrives at the Warehouse, Kendle's world gets turned upside down. Stephen Rune is a Bred: his upper-class parents paid well for him to be born practically perfect in every way. In the real world they clash, but a near-catastrophe brings them closer together than they realize, forcing them to work together to protect the children in their charge against dangers within and from a world that would rather lock them up than accept or help them.
I couldn't put this book down, plain and simple, and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
coffeequills's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The book cover design flitted into my memory and has stayed there; a hummingbird surrounded by golden-red energy and flying against the backdrop of a warehouse. Reading about someone who wants to help Wilds (kids with uncontrolled psychic abilities) most certainly hooked my interest in the character, and the plot of romance, a deepening hatred of Wilds from society, and a safe place just trying to survive made this a bought book.
The characters in Warehouse Dreams are fleshed out and have their growing pains (not only the kids, but the adults too). The choices they make and the actions they take are believable, though I wish I knew more about why Miriam was under so much stress and why she was treating Kendle so badly, but I'm willing to wait for book two to understand more (it felt that Daniel had more information that he was keeping secret).I also liked that there were characters from other ethnicities, such as Kaya.
As it's a romance, I know that the romantic couple gets together, but it's always the details that make it fun. That said, I found at least 1 plot twist I didn't see coming. There were foreshadowing details in the book (especially with Casi), and the conclusion was satisfying to finish with (though I do want a second story). The idea of powered children is not new (I'm thinking X-men, among a few other stories), and this book was written in a refreshing way.
The flow and pacing of the story was well done. There were places it was better slower, and other places it was better at a more rapid pace. The information dumps were spaced out and dropped at good times. Cliffhangers… in one way the ending is a cliffhanger (as in it's very well set up for a sequel) and there are enough threads wrapped up that it makes me look forward to the next one. I read through the book in a day, well and truly hooked.
This is a great book that I will happily recommend to my friends. I groaned at some of the events, laughed at others, and enjoyed all the little special moments in the book. This is one I'll re-read in the future.
The characters in Warehouse Dreams are fleshed out and have their growing pains (not only the kids, but the adults too). The choices they make and the actions they take are believable, though I wish I knew more about why Miriam was under so much stress and why she was treating Kendle so badly, but I'm willing to wait for book two to understand more (it felt that Daniel had more information that he was keeping secret).I also liked that there were characters from other ethnicities, such as Kaya.
As it's a romance, I know that the romantic couple gets together, but it's always the details that make it fun. That said, I found at least 1 plot twist I didn't see coming. There were foreshadowing details in the book (especially with Casi), and the conclusion was satisfying to finish with (though I do want a second story). The idea of powered children is not new (I'm thinking X-men, among a few other stories), and this book was written in a refreshing way.
The flow and pacing of the story was well done. There were places it was better slower, and other places it was better at a more rapid pace. The information dumps were spaced out and dropped at good times. Cliffhangers… in one way the ending is a cliffhanger (as in it's very well set up for a sequel) and there are enough threads wrapped up that it makes me look forward to the next one. I read through the book in a day, well and truly hooked.
This is a great book that I will happily recommend to my friends. I groaned at some of the events, laughed at others, and enjoyed all the little special moments in the book. This is one I'll re-read in the future.
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