Monday, February 23, 2015

ARC Review | Dreamfire ♥ Kit Alloway |

Monday, February 23, 2015

Dreamfire
Kit Alloway
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  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin 
  • (February 24, 2015)
  • Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult
  • Pre-order: Amazon | Barnes & Nobles
  • Source: Review Copy was sent free of charge courtesy of St. Martin's Griffin. Thank you Michelle.
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  • Synopsis: Unlike most 17-year-olds, Joshlyn Weaver has a sacred duty. She's the celebrated daughter of the dream walkers, a secret society whose members enter the Dream universe we all share and battle nightmares. If they fail, the emotional turmoil in the Dream could boil over and release nightmares into the World. Despite Josh's reputation as a dream walking prodigy, she's haunted by her mistakes. A lapse in judgment and the death of someone she loved have shaken her confidence. Now she's been assigned an apprentice, a boy whose steady gaze sees right through her, and she's almost as afraid of getting close to him as she is of getting him killed. But when strangers with impossible powers begin appearing in the Dream, it isn't just Will that Josh has to protect--it's the whole World. 

  • Joshlyn Weaver is the well-known daughter of the dream walkers, they're a secret society whose members enter the Dream universe, and they fight against the nightmares humans face every night.. or day. The catch is, the dream walkers can die in the dream or never come back .. Joshylyn and her crew are still humans, none of them have extraordinary abilities - they use portals, however, there is a true Dream Walker among them who can actually alter dreams. Josh receives an apprentice name Will, who's a BOY, and she begins to teach and guide him as her sacred scroll states. The romance is pretty much mentioned, you know? Now the real fun and danger begins ..
  • Let's check out that beautiful cover though, I absolutely love it and the title.. It is a pretty common cover nowadays though, the pair reaching for each other on opposite ends. I actually wanted to read this novel more because of the premise - I haven't heard much of dream walkers besides the Dream Catcher (Wake) Series, which is pretty amazing. I really wanted to like this book.. It is a good debut overall, the beginning was great, I couldn't wait to find out what happens next, however, 30% into the book started lagging afterwards. Some parts were way too long and unnecessary.  I couldn't keep up with all the minor details.
  •  I had a love and hate relationship with Joshlyn(Josh), she's a good character, however, she's quite over dramatic and impulsive. She is intelligent, and brave though - I just don't like some of the decisions she makes. I did like her determination, and I admired that she did apologize whenever she was wrong. The love interest Will was debatable, it took me time to open up to him because I found him nosy and weird. If I can't like the male lead, the romance doesn't work for me then. I wasn't a huge fan of the romance, The novel does misses out on the romance between Josh and Will, it's barely there most of the time between them. However, the bigger focus of the novel is Josh and Ian. Ian's her ex-boyfriend who's dead.. Sounds scary now. I did appreciate the character development between everyone. I disliked Windsor, Josh's best friend - she makes decisions that I would never support, I'm not sure how Josh could stand her, I did like that they grew out of the conflict by the end of the novel.
  • My favorite part of the novel is the concept and the world-building plot - the action was amazing, I could literally imagine what Josh and Will were going through. The concept of Dreamfire is unique, and it was a nice attempt to explore better on that topic. I could understand what dream walkers do, how the dreams works - the plot is written well. I liked the twists and turns the novel had to offer. I'm not sure if I quite understood the ending, since it does have a cliffhanger that makes you think - hopefully, I can understand it better when the next installment comes out in the series. I do believe most people can like Dreamfire since it does have great reviews on goodreads, but it did fall a little short for me - overall, the plot and writing is fantastic.
Recommended for fans of Dream Catcher and Sleepless.

  • Shukran for reading this! Leave your blog links in the comments & I'll be sure to check them out & follow :) Stay in tuned pretty creatures..

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40 comments:

  1. I think the overall plot sounds really fascinating! I would love to pick this one up.
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  2. Hmm, this seems like a love and hate book. I do like the concept of dream walkers as well and have never read a book with them in it, so maybe I will try the Wake series. But putting aside the gorgeous cover and title I think I will have to give this one a miss. I don't like the sound of so many characters that aren't very likeable :/

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    1. The Dream catcher series is great, well, I read it in high school - & I agree, there were quite a few characters in this one. The plot was great though ♥

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  3. I’m really intrigued by this book, thanks for sharing your thoughts with this lovely review.

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  4. I wasn't so sure about this book before but now I'm even more less sure. The characters doesn't sound so appealing and I just simply don't think I'll enjoy this novel. Lovely review, though! :)

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  5. Wow, that cover is gorgeous! Haven't heard of this one, but it sounds interesting. Great review! :-)

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    1. Yes, the cover is lovely! Thanks Tricia ♥

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  6. I agree, the cover is beautiful, and you did such a nice review of the novel. As a non-native english speaker, I had to search for some meanings to completely understand what you wrote, but you made it very clear. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!


    I am following your blog on GFC (google friend connect). Hope you follow back <3

    Sabina
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    1. Aw, thank you Sabina for your kind words, I'd love to check out your blog ♥

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  7. I love the cover as well. And even though you didnt love it, at least concept and world building was great, right? Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us :)

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    1. The plot is well-done hehe .. you welcome Lucia ♥

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  8. It is so hard when your feelings waiver on the main character and what a bummer it was so good and then kind of lagged.

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    1. Yes, exactly my point. I wish it wasn't so long though, it would have been much better.

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  9. I'm with you on that aspect--when I can't like the male love interest, it's hard for me to like the romance in the book. The idea of the book definitely draws my eye though. I might give this one a try, maybe. :)

    Lovely review!

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    1. Thank you Magen, Hope you enjoy reading this one ♥

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  10. Hmm the world building and plot sound good but I hate books that lag... they really frustrate me. I think I will hold off on this for now.

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    1. Yes, I agree - plot's amazing, but the book is waaay too long.

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  11. That has been happening to me a lot lately - a GREAT start and you expect an all around 4-5 star read, and then it just stops being as interesting and I get bored. I also think I might get frustrated with Josh. It sounds like the world is very unique and well written, though! I've read very few books regarding dreams and dream walkers etc so it's great to see originality! Great review, Benish! :)

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    1. Thank you Giselle for dropping by! ♥ The concept is pretty neat & unique - I did enjoy the novel for the most part, although, it lagged at some parts.

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  12. I love the cover and I am definitely intrigued by the world-building
    Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings

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  13. I left a comment, but I think it disappeared! If there's a duplicate, delete away ;)

    Anyway, it does sound like a really interesting book! I don't mind a slower paced book, but the characters concern me a bit. I do love the concept though, so I will have to check this out! Great review!

    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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    1. Aw, no worries ♥ Thank you Shannon, waiting for your thoughts on this one :)

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  14. I love a good action packed read, and I agree, the cover is beautiful!!

    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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    1. Hope you check it out for yourself soon :)

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  15. I am so tired of laggy books, but I love the concept. Hmmm, not sure about it yet.

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    1. Yes, it does drag quite a bit, however, it has a nice concept.

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  16. I have this one to review as well, and that dream walking concept sounds really amazing! Woah, the dead exboyfriend making an appearance sounds freaky! Wonderful review Benish <3

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    1. Yes, it's freaky but still unique at the same time. Waiting for your thoughts on this one :)♥

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  17. Ugh, I hate it when books start of really good and then it starts going downhill a little. Yeah, I also don't like overdramatic characters, I don't mind impulsive, but drama queens, nope. All no to the romance too, haha. At least the world-building is good, since usually it's the other way around for me, and yeah, it does sound unique, so there's that. Just shame about everything else. :(

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    1. I agree .. finally, a book where the plot is amazing but the romance is kind of off lol.

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  18. This sounds good. Ive liked the idea of dream walkers. It reminds me of Inception. Somehow I think its nowhere near the same style as Inception. Ive had books that start with a bang and end with a whimper and its so frustrating.

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    1. Yes, the idea is pretty neat & unique. I do want to read the next installment in the series to see if it gets better.

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  19. Oh no and the blurb sounds so good and different from the many books that are out! I try to look past those annoying female leads (that you may want to inflict harm too) and enjoy the remainder of the story but it can be so hard to do! lol But I do like the idea of nightmares releasing into the world! :)

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    1. Yes, the heroine was rather annoying at times - although, the concept is wonderful.

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  20. Great website and reviews Beenish, I always find them so insightful - keep it up xxx

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