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Dreamless (Starcrossed #2)

by Josephine Angelini (Goodreads Author)

4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 · rating details · 10,093 ratings · 1,345 reviews

Can true love be forgotten?

As the only Scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she...more

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Published July 5th 2012 by Macmillan (first published May 1st 2012)

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Nov 01, 2012 Ashleigh Paige marked it as no-no-no · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Fuck no, I'm not reading this, and I won't apologize for swearing either. Books that tell me ladies don't swear beg me to prove them wrong.

Spoilers for the end of Starcrossed.

Part One: The Fallacy of Forbidden

Because some fans didn't want to read the whole review before commenting when this was still a longer review, I'll break it down in bullet points. Anyone who comments without reading it with be told to try again before anything else they have to say is responded to.

*As of the end of Starcro...more

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Jun 28, 2012 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: really-wanna-read, i-own-but-havent-read-yet, i-own, pan-macmillan-sent, publisher-sent, arc-s

The way the first book ended makes me wanna cry. Poor Helen and Lucas. I want them to be together!

I NEED this book! Soon. Like now!! Or yesterday, whichever is best!

may 29

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Jul 06, 2012 Patti rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Simple Mathematics People: Helen is 17 years old…Ajax died 19 years ago…HOW CAN HE BE HER FATHER? They can't even subtract 17 from 19? This better get resolved early in the book.
UPDATE: GORGEOUS COVER

Oh no…a love triangle. Didn't see that coming -.- Angelini, please do it tastefully!

So this is a link to an email from Angelini that actually does clear up this date discrepancy. Thank you to Angela who emailed the author!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

After reading:
I can't. Form. Comple...more

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May 16, 2013 Ash ~ The Book Snob rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: amazing, badass, best-heroines, best-love-story, couldn-t-put-it-down, favorite-books, heartbreaking, holy-rusted-metal-batman, i-heart, favorite-moments, insert-curse-word-here, intense, love-trianges, omg, quick-witted, refreshing, sexiest-guy-ever, sexy, swoonworthy-characters, too-damn-good, will-definitely-be-continuing-this, wow

Hold on a sec while I pick my jaw up off the floor…

WOW!

I’m suffering from one GARGANTUAN (love that word) book hangover. Seriously, I’m a mess. You can’t see me right now, but my hair is doing that I’ve-never-heard-of-a-brush thing, and my clothes are direly craving the ironing board (that I never use), and my emotions are off somewhere crying in a corner begging for a shot or bottle of Tequila.

And the buttprint on my very comfy couch is getting larger. I’d like to think that the largeness of...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Annabelle Marie Veronica rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: starcrossed, romance, gorgeous-cover, mythology, love-triangles, fantasy, magic, better-than-the-first-one, books-that-made-me-cry, cliffhangers, favorites, signed-by-author

****FINAL RATING: 3.60 STARS****

CATCHALL
I loved Dreamless so much more than Starcrossed, although I was still disappointed with several aspects of it unfortunately. Still, it was an excellent read and I genuinely enjoyed it. I felt that it was an extremely well-done second installment and I was especially impressed by the character development.

THE HEROINE
HELEN
Helen grows a lot in this book. Unfortunately, it's a rather slow growth, and it takes a while to really get into it. She starts out uns...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Michelle marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Now that I've read Starcrossed I'm really excited about this. Hopefully Helen and Lucas will be told that they are not cousins(and why has nobody else figured it out? I could have sworn like 3 people told her that Ajax died 19 years ago and there was the picture of Jerry kissing Daphne's pregnant stomach!)

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Jul 28, 2012 Sarah Dieng rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am looking forward to reading this one after loving the first one. You find out near the end of the first that Daphne lied about Helen being Ajax's daughter so her and Lucas are not cousins. I just hope they found out soon that they can be together. Can't wait for this one! Great job Josephine!

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Dec 26, 2011 Cait marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: unsure-about-plot, please-no-more--incest

As an unforgettable love triangle emerges...

A........ a love triangle?!?!?!?

After spending about three weeks researching for an hour-long presentation about Helen and Paris and knowing how their relationship truly was (which I will be editing on my Starcrossed review very soon), I hate this book even more, and she had to add a love triangle into this already jumbled up, mixed up mess?!

Nononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononononnononnonnonononononnonononono. I can't. ...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Demonic Circus Princess marked it as paused-at-the-moment · review of another edition

Relevant.

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May 26, 2012 Glass rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, arc, mythology, paranormal-romance, favorites

***NOTE! review is posted on Ja čitam, a ti?

Are you, Jose Angelini, one of the descendants of, um, I don't know... Is there Greek goddess of torturing by cliffhangers? Just to make one thing clear - I wouldn't mind if you leave the love story as it is. Yes, I am that kinky.

Second book in Starcrossed series picks up where first one ended so maybe it would be good idea if you refresh your memory before you start reading. Dreamless is more focused on Helen's role in the new world she found hersel...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Sally rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 2.5 stars.

Alright, so this book wasn't that bad. It was creepy and seriously stupid but apart from that, it was bearable. In the first book, Lucas and Helen were all laddi-da-da, totally in their "together forever" mode. Now, after they found out that they're ohmigosh, cousins! They can like never ever be together. Apart from the fact that IT'S COMPLETELY STUPID HOW NO ONE REALISED THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. I have no idea what the hell happened. Lucas is missing for like literally half the f**king b...more 2.5 stars.

Alright, so this book wasn't that bad. It was creepy and seriously stupid but apart from that, it was bearable. In the first book, Lucas and Helen were all laddi-da-da, totally in their "together forever" mode. Now, after they found out that they're ohmigosh, cousins! They can like never ever be together. Apart from the fact that IT'S COMPLETELY STUPID HOW NO ONE REALISED THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. I have no idea what the hell happened. Lucas is missing for like literally half the f**king book. Idk what kind of shit he gets up to, just sitting and watching her like freaking Edward while she sleeps. Then he goes on and ignores her while she is clearly SUFFERING. She's practically getting frozen in her little iceberg of a bedroom, which btw i have no idea how her dad doesn't realise that it's like a freaking igloo or arctic shit in there. I mean what kind of parent doesn't at least poke their head in once to see how their kid is doing? I was surprised she didn't have to don snow gear and start shovelling out some ice because it had gotten to the point where her bedroom has become an ice rink.

Then there was the other guy. OF COURSE THERE HAD TO BE ANOTHER GUY. I MEAN WHAT KIND OF TEEN ANGSTY BOOK WOULD IT BE WITHOUT A LOVE TRIANGLE? Another completely unoriginal and overused idea. The other reason it made me annoyed was that having one, made me really question how much she actually "loved" Lucas, and if she really did love him at all. Because as my god Johnny Depp said "If you find yourself in love with two people, choose the second one, because if you really loved the first one you wouldn't have fallen for the second.”

Okay, so maybe she doesn't really love Orion and the "excitement" she felt with him was just an excuse to cover the fact that he's a sexually attractive, Adonis-looking male and she has...the face that launched a thousand ships. And they're both definitely not blind so come one people, if you put two and two together...yep you got it. They're horny. lol, probably not but that's my guess because i can not understand how a pair of star-crossed lovers turned into a menage minus the sex. Cause that's what it basically was in the last few chapters.

Ok, so with the characters... i didn't really like Helen to begin with. I couldn't connect with her or actually anyone in the book. Sure, some parts were funny but all in all, this book never really touched my heart. The world-building was great (apart from the few plotholes), fight scenes were pretty good and I'll give it Josephine that the whole plot was fantastic but the characters lacked a special something that made me fall in love with them.

Will I be reading the next book? Yes, i will. I'm actually pretty proud of myself for not skipping to the end and reading what happened because this book was seriously long and confusing as hell at some parts. It is definitely not a good sign when you're reading a book and realise that you are only half way through and you're already struggling.

The first thought that came into my head when i finished was "finally.." And can i just say the ending was meh...made me feel sleepy. YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL SLEEPY AFTER READING THE END. YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO FEEL PUMPED AND EXCITED FOR THE NEXT BOOK. YOUR HEART HAS TO BE RACING AND YOUR BREATHING ACCELERATED AS YOU FLIP THE LAST PAGE AND CLOSE THE BOOK. YOU HAVE TO FEEL LIKE YOU WENT ON A PRIVATE JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCED EMOTIONAL TORTURE AT THE HANDS OF A PAPERBACK.
That was a disappointment.
All in all, a sound novel but lacking.(less)

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May 05, 2012 Ina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: desire, mythology, romance, power

Wow....... Got to say, before, I thought this was gonna be... "Ehh..." Because of the mention of "Love Triangles" But, when I got a hold of that ARC, Wow... IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Josie cleared up a lot of messes we were talking about. such as, the cousins part, and added a very cute new character ;D
LOVED IT!!!
I stayed up all night reading it! Definite must read!!!

My review before I read this:
"A... Love.. Triangle... WTF... I now completely DETEST love triangles.. I mean, it is good...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Hayden Casey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: hurry-up-and-get-published, arc, own-arc-want-finished, own-it

Google, define "sophomore slump" for me, please.

"A sophomore slump or sophomore jinx refers to an instance in which a second, or sophomore, effort fails to live up to the standards of the first effort."

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the antithesis of a sophomore slump. Angelini steps up the action and the passion and the sizzling tension in DREAMLESS; in fact, breathing isn't an option. You'll be holding the air in your lungs and turning pages faster than you can believe.
Helen Hamilton just can't...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Eloise rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cannot-wait-to-read, 2012-must-reads, angels, beautiful-or-awesome-covers, couldnt-put-down, favorites, favourite-books-of-all-time, hot-male-leads, own

Gorgeous cover! and there is gonna be a love triangle!? that should make things interesting although I want her to end up with Lucas. I CANNOT wait to read this! It sounds like it will be even better than Starcrossed. 2012 is just waaaaaaaaay to far away :(

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Aug 22, 2012 Quincy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: summer-2012

Not another love triangle!!! I truly, truly hate them. They make women look like whores and they're just so......... TRITE. (But, yes, I'm still going to read the book)

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Jun 16, 2011 Olivia Eaton marked it as to-read · review of another edition

I need to read this!!!! do they get together!!!! they can't be cousins!!!!!! :( xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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May 23, 2013 Irina is currently reading it · review of another edition

Shelves: sequels-to-read

A love triangle?! An unforgettable love triangle?!?!?! Really?!

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Jun 11, 2011 Larissa marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: to-read-next

I want to read this book NOW! *cry*

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Jun 27, 2012 Elena rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Se con Stracrossed Josephine Angelini aveva fatto storcere il naso a più di un lettore per la troppa somiglianza tra la straordinaria famiglia Delos e la vampiresca famiglia Cullen, ora, con Dreamless si è conquistata qualche parere positivo in più con una mitologia da paura.

Dopo aver scoperto da sua mamma che lei e Lucas sono cugini, Helen è distrutta emotivamente. Tutti sanno che non possono più stare assieme come facevano prima, l'incesto infatti non è una cosa da poco, ogni componente della...more

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Apr 30, 2012 Julianna Helms rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of Greek mythology and literature

Shelves: arc-tours, best-boys, re-read-status, recent-favorites

Quick Reaction: I should make it clear that there are many different ways to judge a book, and I'm judging Dreamless in relativity to Greek myths. Some pet peeves we see abundantly in today's literature are common and incredibly vital to Greek plots, and I must say that in both that aspect and Angelini's soothing narrative, this book certainly deserves 5 stars.

I thought I would hate Orion, but he actually turned out okay. Though Helen annoyed me a bit at some parts, she never crossed the line th...more Quick Reaction: I should make it clear that there are many different ways to judge a book, and I'm judging Dreamless in relativity to Greek myths. Some pet peeves we see abundantly in today's literature are common and incredibly vital to Greek plots, and I must say that in both that aspect and Angelini's soothing narrative, this book certainly deserves 5 stars.

I thought I would hate Orion, but he actually turned out okay. Though Helen annoyed me a bit at some parts, she never crossed the line that made me hate her like Kill Me Softly because at least she was sacrificing for others, instead of being a selfish b-witch.

Anywho, this book was just fantastic. It's gripping and quite addictive and, honestly, filled with tension that Greek fans are sure to fall head-over-heels in love with.

Actual, full review: This review has been scheduled to post on my blog on 5/15/2012. Here it is, specially early for Goodreads followers and friends! :D (Note: due to copy-and-paste, formatting and links have been lost.)

Josephine Angelini has the uncanny ability to tread uncharted waters and come back with loads of gold in her hands. In other words: what was an aggravating tale of insatiable love, a tale that spanned centuries with infamy and worship--the epic of Helen and Paris, has been transformed completely by Josephine Angelini into an addicting series gleaming with beauty.

It has been established, hopefully, that I am as big of a Greek mythology fanatic as they come, and I am not the first to say that this book is not for everyone. It's entertaining and fascinating, of course, but the true core of this novel lies within its ability to reincarnate lost characters into ones radiating with compassion and believability. For fellow geeks of Greek mythology, and others who yearn for a world fastened with gods and weaved with power, Dreamless captures and re-captures the fulfillment of that wish numerous times.

This book is obsessive and gorgeous. I just couldn't stop reading it; it was as if I myself was stuck within the lines smothered between words, trying to claw my way out of Helen and Lucas's mesmerizing world yet failing to do so without much care at all. It's Josie's prose, I think, that makes this book such a gripping one: she tells you everything you want to know, but the characters don't know it, and you're just sitting there waiting for them to just freakin' wake up already and see. But it's not the type of frustration that results from annoyance: it's a frustration comprised of your own desires as well as the characters; a concoction that truly glues the reader to the page, I believe.

Before I wrap up this review, let's talk about Orion. Ah, yes, Orion: the boy I hated from the moment I read the summary--how could I not, when Helen and Lucas's love was so fragile and so, therefore, also beautiful? But within pages of meeting him, I couldn't help but understand Helen's attraction to Orion as well, for Orion is a charismatic boy who tries so hard to help everyone else; he's altruistically brave, but he's not stupid, and he's understanding as well. So I must say that, even if you believe in Helen and Lucas's love ferociously and fiercely, please don't let it deter you from opening your eyes to try and understand. It's difficult, but I believe that there are roads you never would've seen once you let Josie carry you away in her words.

Greek mythology has constructed a vital and irreplaceable contribution to our very society and government, no matter where in the world you are; Josephine Angelini is a storyteller mastering the YA mythological world, and wherever we travel with her next, I know the ride will be as at ease and thrilling as one could dare to dream.

P.S. Check out my review of the first book in the trilogy, Starcrossed! (less)

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Mar 24, 2013 Ruth**Off With Its Head!** rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angst, female-pov, god-s

Another great installment in this series.

But it did lose a star for me in the first half because Helen was so tired & depressed that I actually started to feel the same way & though I know it was necessary to the plot I felt like I was walking through quicksand, yet I kept going cause I really wanted to get to the other side.

I also wasn't a huge fan of the whole introduction of the dreaded "Love Triangle" which seems to be so necessary to YA books these days.
Again I understood the nece...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Leigh Herondale rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own

http://sybillinebooks.tumblr.com

I finally finished reading Dreamless by Josephine Angelini last night and I have to say that I like it as much as I liked the first one. Maybe even more. Anyway, the novel is another take on the Greek Mythology and if you're my reader then by now you should know that I simply love anything about Greek Myths.

First of all, I have to say that I appreciated Helen even more in this book. She was one bad -ass chick and I love her for that. I wanted to hug her every time...more http://sybillinebooks.tumblr.com

I finally finished reading Dreamless by Josephine Angelini last night and I have to say that I like it as much as I liked the first one. Maybe even more. Anyway, the novel is another take on the Greek Mythology and if you're my reader then by now you should know that I simply love anything about Greek Myths.

First of all, I have to say that I appreciated Helen even more in this book. She was one bad -ass chick and I love her for that. I wanted to hug her every time she appeared in the novel since she always seemed tired and miserable. Well, she is after all the Descender ad going to hell and back again would definitely exhaust anyone. Anyway, my heart ached for her and Lucas because of what Daphne did. I seriously want to strangle that woman. She is just too selfish and always has a hidden agenda. I seriously just want to strangle her. Anyway, I love Helen and I think she is one of those female heroines that one could call a "well-written character".

Of course, there's Lucas. I wanted to take Lucas away from their world. He is suffering as much or probably even more than Helen is because of Daphne's stupid lie. Which honestly, I have no idea why they can't seem to figure out because technically Ajax died 19 years ago and Helen is only 17 or 18 so they should probably just do the math ya' know? Anyway, moving on my heart broke whenever the Ms. Angelini shifted to Luke's perspective. I just love this guy. His devotion and everything never ceases to amaze me.

And lastly, a new character was introduced. Orion, the descendant of Adonis. So, yes! You guessed that right. He is a total babe. Anyway, I am officially troubled. I honestly don't know who I should be rooting for at this point. Don't get me wrong I still think Helen and Lucas are perfect for each other it's just that Helen and Orion just seem so natural to me. The way they respond to each other just seems so fluid and everything. I can't explain it but I seem to have this feeling that they are also right for each other. Anyway, let's just wait until the third book.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this one as much or probably even more than Starcrossed. I think Helen grew up a lot and that somehow made this so much better for me. I hate heroines who just remain stagnant through out the novel. I also love the fact that most of the Scions seem to have found their soulmates. I simply adore the twins, Ariadne and Jason with Matt and Claire respectively. My heart did break for both Cassandra and Hector though. Anyway, I don't want to spoil this novel for everyone who hasn't read it yet so I won't say more. I'd give this a 5/5 star rating though and recommending it to everyone who loves YA novels. (less)

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Jun 08, 2012 Louise rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I absolutely loved the vivid detail in this book and for once an author has done research on the Greek gods and made them the way they should be. It was a well constructed novel and there are even some familiar connotations between the deities. For example Helen and Orion. Helen being the favoured of Aphrodite in Starcross is starting to feel effections towards the descendant of Adonis. In short it was a well constructed novel that actually followed through on the true nature of the Greek Gods.

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Aug 06, 2012 Jackie(No Bent Spines) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: covers-worth-remembering, greek-awesomeness, kindle

Before I Read
How could you do such a terrible thing?!?! Can they not subtract!!!!! I mean Ajax died 19 YEARS AGO!!!! Shes 17!!! I hope, hoPE, HOPE that they end up together! they're meant for each other!!
_______________________________________________________________________
After I Read
Okay-so i wanted to kill Lucas, kiss Orin (a lot)
THEY STILL DONT KNOW THERE NOT COUSINS!?!? OMFG. Seriously-i am freakin pissed here.
I <3 Orin!!!
Sooo as you can see: mixed emotions :)

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May 23, 2013 Beckie Stevenson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I read this immediately after finishing the first one. I was a little disappointed that there was an introduction of another possible lover because that's all sequels seem to have these days. However, when I got beyond that the story gripped me just as much as the first book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait for the third.

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Jul 27, 2012 Juliette rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Con Dreamless, speravo con tutto il cuore in un miglioramento della serie, e le positivissime recensioni lette non hanno fatto che alimentare le mie aspettative, che sono cresciute tantissimo, ma che sono state terribilmente deluse, un'altra volta.
Insomma, non mi aspettavo di certo un capolavoro di letteratura, ma una lettura carina e appassionante si!

Un miglioramento rispetto a Starcrossed c'è stato sicuramente, e tutta l'idea dei discendenti e semidei è davvero geniale, oltre ad esser stata sv...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Esra rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Ok. I loved Starcrossed, I waited for this book revrently but I was immensely disappointed. For one thing the Godly status of each god or goddess was changed. ARES is supposed to be arrogant, self assured,not blue, muscled and he is not supposed to wander around in the UNDERWORLD like a mad blue walking bag of bones. Persephone is a GODDESS not a DEMIGOD I mean her parents are Demeter and Zeus so how on Earth can she be a DEMI GOD.
*compose myself*
Also love triangle *smack my head*. If you think...more

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Jan 28, 2013 Alexandra rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First off, I couldn't remember anything that happened from the first book. Luckily, Angelini covers the main points that you need to remember in order to understand Dreamless. The beginning was really slow for me(mostly because I couldn't remember what had happened in the first book and it was hard getting into it). The beggining "dreams", where she descends was really boring. Luckily, Orion was there to save us.

Orion can descend because of his heritage and some help from Helen's mom, Daphne. O...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Erin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: tbr-on-ipad

*****3.5 stars*******

Okay, so this is a toughie for me. I am a huge Starcrossed fan, it is such a well-executed, thrilling story with characters that I just absolutely fell in love with. The wait for Dreamless was a long one, so I couldn't wait to dive right in the day it was released. Honestly, though, I found myself really struggling to get back into the story, and at about 20% in I had to shelf this one for a few weeks. I finally sat down today and finished it, and I was a little disappointed...more *****3.5 stars*******

Okay, so this is a toughie for me. I am a huge Starcrossed fan, it is such a well-executed, thrilling story with characters that I just absolutely fell in love with. The wait for Dreamless was a long one, so I couldn't wait to dive right in the day it was released. Honestly, though, I found myself really struggling to get back into the story, and at about 20% in I had to shelf this one for a few weeks. I finally sat down today and finished it, and I was a little disappointed when I was done.

The fact that the plot just didn't hold my interest was a big part of the issue. In the beginning of Dreamless, Helen is essentially just repeating the same process over and over again, going down to the underworld searching for the answer to stopping the furies. There wasn't a whole lot else going on, even with the secondary characters, so I just got bored with it. When Orion finally came into the picture, things started looking up a bit. Not b/c I was all that into his character, but it was a twist that I could latch onto. There was a lot of fact-sharing and history-revealing, but without any exciting action going on in the mean time, it was hard to keep interested.

Then here's my biggest problem; the thing that I loved MOST about Starcrossed was the beautiful romance between Lucas and Helen, and I realized early on that their relationship (of any capacity) was just absent here. Yes, Starcrossed ended with them thinking they were cousins, so we all knew where this was going for awhile. But I didn't expect Lucas to just be gone from the story in the way he was in Dreamless. He was heartbroken and alone, and Helen was heartbroken and going through hell, but they hardly even speak to each other. It bothered me that all of the other characters just expected them to get over it, and just expected Helen to put herself through the nightly torture. Everyone acted as if they were just being asked to do these simple tasks, and when they struggled with them it was shameful. It made the whole situation even more hard to swallow for me.

What saved this book for me was the last 25-30% of the story. There are plot twists and struggles with the enemies that kept me glued to the book, plus I FINALLY got what I'd been waiting for. Here, we finally see the return of the Lucas we all so dearly missed, the love that they share, and how amazing they are when they work together!!! He helps Helen finally sort things out in her head, and he's there for her to support her so she knows that she's not alone. THIS was what was missing in the first part of this book, and I was so very happy to have it back!!!! God, I just love Lucas!! I really ended up liking Orion in the second half of the book, too, despite my objections to Helen falling for him. It's so not fair to Lucas, but I didn't let that fact cloud my judgement of Orion. He's sweet, caring, brave, and drop-dead gorgeous, so it's hard to not love him!! =)

Lucas and Helen by far make the greatest changes in Dreamless, and they both become much stronger and more confident in their strengths. Though Helen does doubt herself during her trips to the underworld, she keeps pushing through and pushing herself to the limit so that she can complete the task and save all of them from the furies. When the final battles come around, she once again finds the strength within herself to fight for all of them. I loved watching her get all bad-ass again, I hated seeing her run down and desperate. And Lucas, between his growing temper and newly developed abilities, is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with in the future!! I'm miffed that he and Helen still don't know the truth at the end of Dreamless, and I worry what that will mean for him in the next book. I really hope they don't have to be in the dark much longer, I could just strangle Helen's mother for keeping the truth from them!!

So, overall I wanted much more from a good portion of the book, but I thoroughly enjoyed the rest. I'm still a huge fan of the series and I very much look forward to reading Goddess next year!(less)

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Jun 07, 2012 Amanda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, on-my-bookshelf

Initial Thoughts:
Seriously!! Your going to end it like that!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!!! That's just... oh geez... thats so wrong!!!! I need more!!! I can't take that ending!!! I NEED MORE!!!!!!

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I'm still completely entranced by the storyline in this book. The whole Helen of Troy / Greek Gods thing... DEFINITELY LOVE IT! This book gets big points just for that! The series makes me want to read more Greek mythology books for sure. Starcrossed was a favorite of mine all last year, and n...more

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Josephine Angelini is a Massachusetts native and the youngest of eight siblings. A real-live farmer's daughter, Josie graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in theater, with a focus on the classics. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband.

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