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A review by theespressoedition
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Considering how often I talk about loving Caraval and The Night Circus, I can see now why so many people recommend this book to me. It really has the same vibes. And sometimes that's all it has: vibes.
There were definitely great chunks of this book that went over my head - but I can't be upset, because TNC did the exact same thing. I think this is the kind of story you'd need to read a few times to understand entirely, but it did suck me in. It was slow-going at certain moments, but the magic and the characters certainly captured my attention.
It's actually very rare when I like every character that a book presents. However, Where Dreams Descend made me fall in love with every single one of them - even the villain (or maybe especially the villain? If he even IS the villain????) Not even one character seemed unnecessary.
I'm a sucker for being kept on the edge of my seat and this book did just that. I really can't wait to pick up the sequel and find out what happens next, because I'm truly dying to know at this point!
There were definitely great chunks of this book that went over my head - but I can't be upset, because TNC did the exact same thing. I think this is the kind of story you'd need to read a few times to understand entirely, but it did suck me in. It was slow-going at certain moments, but the magic and the characters certainly captured my attention.
It's actually very rare when I like every character that a book presents. However, Where Dreams Descend made me fall in love with every single one of them - even the villain (or maybe especially the villain? If he even IS the villain????) Not even one character seemed unnecessary.
I'm a sucker for being kept on the edge of my seat and this book did just that. I really can't wait to pick up the sequel and find out what happens next, because I'm truly dying to know at this point!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship