A review by kierasreadingjournal
Here Dreaming Though Wide Awake by Shawna Woodland

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Where can I even begin? This book is love and light. It took my darkest fears and wove ribbons of stardust into them. Showed me dreams; showed me hopes. Showed me wishes I never dared to believe in.

Things I never believed I deserved.

This book is cozy tea and warm blankets, with just the right amount of stormy nights.

I was crying, laughing, and dreaming along with the characters. And there may or may not have been a few too many tissues involved. But, what book doesn’t have just a little bit of darkness in it in order to showcase the light?

This book has changed me for the better – wholly, incandescently, and irrevocably. It has been a kick in my healing journey. Has helped me discover things about myself that I never knew existed. Has helped craft the mould for a more authentic me.

And, all I can say is “thank you.”

Thank you to the author for bringing this book into my life!

The book that I so desperately needed to help me overcome my own shadows. ❤️