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A review by caronpescatore
Every Waking Dream by Lauren Eason
5.0
Super Fantastic!
I adored this story! What a unique concept—a teen who dream-walks and helps the police solve a series of kidnappings. I adored Aslin and loved her BFF, Raven, and younger sister, Jess. Indeed the entire cast of characters is very well done.
Aslin has the unusual ability of dream telepathy. That means she can enter the dreams of others. Unfortunately, this ability is more a curse than a gift because Aislin has no idea how to control it, and she often finds herself trapped in people's nightmares. Furthermore, rumors start flying around her school after she shares her secret with a crush, and Aislin's classmates see her as a freak. When she gets addicted to pills trying to prevent herself from sleeping so she won't dream, Aislin ends up in rehab.
In addition to dealing with her addiction, her dream ability, and starting a new life after she gets out of rehab, Aislin discovers her family is going through a significant crisis. Aislin blames herself for her family's falling apart and struggles to regain her parents' approval. Despite her problems, when several teens go missing, and Aislin ends up in one of their dreams, she decides to harness her gift to uncover clues and help the police find them.
This book was all-around incredible. Watching Aislin overcome her various struggles and grow as a person was beautiful to see. The story is one that teens will enjoy, as I think many will relate to Aislin. With all that's going on, she is a typical teenager trying to find her place in the world. The story encompasses everyday teen situations such as school, a cute boy, homecoming, making new friends, and more. It's certainly not a story meant for someone my age—I'm cough cough—never mind. No matter. I loved the story. It's a fantastic YA novel that's sure to delight readers of all ages! Enjoy!
I adored this story! What a unique concept—a teen who dream-walks and helps the police solve a series of kidnappings. I adored Aslin and loved her BFF, Raven, and younger sister, Jess. Indeed the entire cast of characters is very well done.
Aslin has the unusual ability of dream telepathy. That means she can enter the dreams of others. Unfortunately, this ability is more a curse than a gift because Aislin has no idea how to control it, and she often finds herself trapped in people's nightmares. Furthermore, rumors start flying around her school after she shares her secret with a crush, and Aislin's classmates see her as a freak. When she gets addicted to pills trying to prevent herself from sleeping so she won't dream, Aislin ends up in rehab.
In addition to dealing with her addiction, her dream ability, and starting a new life after she gets out of rehab, Aislin discovers her family is going through a significant crisis. Aislin blames herself for her family's falling apart and struggles to regain her parents' approval. Despite her problems, when several teens go missing, and Aislin ends up in one of their dreams, she decides to harness her gift to uncover clues and help the police find them.
This book was all-around incredible. Watching Aislin overcome her various struggles and grow as a person was beautiful to see. The story is one that teens will enjoy, as I think many will relate to Aislin. With all that's going on, she is a typical teenager trying to find her place in the world. The story encompasses everyday teen situations such as school, a cute boy, homecoming, making new friends, and more. It's certainly not a story meant for someone my age—I'm cough cough—never mind. No matter. I loved the story. It's a fantastic YA novel that's sure to delight readers of all ages! Enjoy!