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A review by rayne_99
Real Like Daydreams by Julia Wolf
4.0
I’m so sad to see this series come to an end! Every book was great and they just got better as the series went on. ‘Sweet like Poison’ is still my favourite of the series but I loved this one nearly as much. This author writes top tier banter between her MCs. Each couple has an individualized way that they banter that works for them which really helps each book stand on their own. Sera and Julian for instance, had a lighter more playful banter.
At first, I didn’t think I’d like where the story was going. I’m not a fan of the “bet” trope because it puts me on edge and sours every sweet moment between the two MCs, but I liked how this one didn’t turn out like that. There was still a bit of secrecy between the two but I didn’t find it a problem throughout their relationship that tarnished it. I really liked how their relationship developed. They started as strangers then because each other’s world. I loved how obsessed Julian was with Sera. He was her number one supporter and would do anything for her, and she was the same for him.
I really liked both MCs. Although Julian has been through so much and is completely closed off in the beginning, I liked how he slowly became more like his past self. He didn’t get magically better either and had a long was to go both physically and mentally. He was still very sweet and charming when he wanted to be. Although the whole serenading in class thing was a bit odd and random but I guess it was fine enough to close that plot point.
Sera was great. She was very sweet and had a rambling quirk but it never felt cringy or immature to me. Just a nervous girl without a filter. She also stood up for herself when needed after what happened with her ex. I wish they acknowledged how he was abusive and talked more about it. They talked about how horrible he was but he was verbally and physically abusive and showed signs of it possibly going further if she continued to date him. It didn’t need to be a big part of the book but just acknowledged for what it was. That kind of behaviour should not be taken lightly.
Overall, I loved the book. I really liked how they dealt with certain issues and how well Julian and Sera fit together. This entire series was 4.5 stars.
At first, I didn’t think I’d like where the story was going. I’m not a fan of the “bet” trope because it puts me on edge and sours every sweet moment between the two MCs, but I liked how this one didn’t turn out like that. There was still a bit of secrecy between the two but I didn’t find it a problem throughout their relationship that tarnished it. I really liked how their relationship developed. They started as strangers then because each other’s world. I loved how obsessed Julian was with Sera. He was her number one supporter and would do anything for her, and she was the same for him.
I really liked both MCs. Although Julian has been through so much and is completely closed off in the beginning, I liked how he slowly became more like his past self. He didn’t get magically better either and had a long was to go both physically and mentally. He was still very sweet and charming when he wanted to be. Although the whole serenading in class thing was a bit odd and random but I guess it was fine enough to close that plot point.
Sera was great. She was very sweet and had a rambling quirk but it never felt cringy or immature to me. Just a nervous girl without a filter. She also stood up for herself when needed after what happened with her ex. I wish they acknowledged how he was abusive and talked more about it. They talked about how horrible he was but he was verbally and physically abusive and showed signs of it possibly going further if she continued to date him. It didn’t need to be a big part of the book but just acknowledged for what it was. That kind of behaviour should not be taken lightly.
Overall, I loved the book. I really liked how they dealt with certain issues and how well Julian and Sera fit together. This entire series was 4.5 stars.