A review by sams_fireside
Steggie Belle & the Dream Warriors by Elias Pell

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I was lucky enough to receive an Advance Listening Copy of Steggie Belle & the Dream Warriors from the author, and I was really honoured to be one of the first to listen.

We are told the story from the point of view of a man called Zoofall, who has shut himself into his room to tell us the tale. Steggie is the boss in the dreamworld and Zoofall is the new recruit. This book is full of fantasy, myth and magic and goes far, far beyond the world of even lucid dreaming. 

I simply loved how Zoofall came to realise that he was different and that he could travel throughout the dreamworld on quests and adventures. Even when you’re dreaming, the world is full of bad people as well as good ones and yes, there is a fair share of enemies for the band of warriors to contend with whilst they’re asleep!

Elias Pell has such a fantastic imagination, writing the story as he does, it’s full of amazing imagery and to me, the sign of a great author is one who can make you believe that what you are reading is true, even in fantasy. When I closed my eyes at night, I went looking for Steggie Belle, Wolf and Zoofall, but alas, I didn’t find them!

If you enjoy fantasy, world-building and a brilliant story, then grab a copy of Steggie Belle & the Dream Warriors. The audiobook is awesome, and Jay Forrester’s voice will draw you into Steggie’s world as he talks in your ears! Kindle and paperback versions are also available.

Thank you to Elias Pell for the opportunity to listen to and review Steggie Belle & the Dream Warriors. I really hope he has more than one sequel up his sleeve.