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A review by breabooks
Dream Walker by Brittany Gossin
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed this book but this is VERY young adult, closer to middle grades than new adult. Temper your expectations if you are looking for anything more than young adult. I would have eaten this UP in high school, but I struggled to connect with the characters because of their immaturity levels. I teach high schoolers, so I was probably able to relate more than most people. I would not recommend the book to an adults. It’s very much like a mix of Twilight and Harry Potter.
The story, however, was amazing. I really liked the plot and did NOT expect the ending- though I felt like the last bit where they were just magically safe for months was a little silly. The setting was unique- a dream world interconnected with other worlds such as a fae, dragon, elf, etc realms.
I feel like the relationships and character building could have been more fleshed out. The three main characters were just suddenly friends. They were close but we never really explored why they were so close. Certain betrayals and deaths weren’t expounded upon, which left me… empty? Emotionally confused? Wanting more? I can’t explain this more without making this review full of spoilers, but you are definitely left wanting. I’m interested to see where the story in the second book goes.
This IS one of the better debut novels I’ve read this year. The author is a boss and I wish her all the best! And I have to mention I received an eARC from her in return for an honest review ❤️
The story, however, was amazing. I really liked the plot and did NOT expect the ending- though I felt like the last bit where they were just magically safe for months was a little silly. The setting was unique- a dream world interconnected with other worlds such as a fae, dragon, elf, etc realms.
I feel like the relationships and character building could have been more fleshed out. The three main characters were just suddenly friends. They were close but we never really explored why they were so close. Certain betrayals and deaths weren’t expounded upon, which left me… empty? Emotionally confused? Wanting more? I can’t explain this more without making this review full of spoilers, but you are definitely left wanting. I’m interested to see where the story in the second book goes.
This IS one of the better debut novels I’ve read this year. The author is a boss and I wish her all the best! And I have to mention I received an eARC from her in return for an honest review ❤️