A review by kimco_reads
Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross

adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.0

 Rebecca Ross delivers again! I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I have with all the other novels I’ve read from this author. Ross is a master at developing a magical setting with absolutely loveable characters and it really shines in Dreams Lie Beneath. Her prose is slightly lyrical in this one, though more on the darker side. 

The story expertly weaved together the main character’s main goal of getting revenge on those who have wronged her and her family, while also showing that plans change when new information is learned. To me the premise of magicians who specialize in fighting dreams that are terrorizing cities due to an ancient curse was so refreshing and new. 

Lastly, I’ll never get over how incredibly cozy Ross’s novels are while telling stories with settings that are decidedly not cozy. She imbibes hope throughout and characters that truly just want what’s best for their families and the people they are fighting for. This was a hopeful, inspiring story from a brilliant author and I will definitely be recommending this book.