From the critically acclaimed author of Eyes Like Stars
We are such stuff as dreams are made on.
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Jun 20, 2011
Amelia, the pragmatic idealist
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I loved ELS, and I loved Perchance as well!
This story goes in a different direction from its predecessor: instead of the entire setting being within the Theatre, Bertie and Company take their show on the road, and therefore there’s more action driving Perchance, I think, and so it gave me an exhilarated, excited feeling as I was reading. There were so pretty interesting discoveries made over the course of the story, and so that was fun.
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This story goes in a different direction from its predecessor: instead of the entire setting being within the Theatre, Bertie and Company take their show on the road, and therefore there’s more action driving Perchance, I think, and so it gave me an exhilarated, excited feeling as I was reading. There were so pretty interesting discoveries made over the course of the story, and so that was fun.
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Nov 14, 2010
Becky
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I read and fell in love with the first book in the Théâtre Illuminata series, Eyes Like Stars, several months ago. I was a bit concerned about starting the sequel because I was a little hazy on the details of the first book. I needn't have worried; while you certainly want to read the first book first, book two is almost self-sufficient.
As Bertie, Ariel, and the four Midsummer Night's Dream fairies are off on an adventure outside the Théâtre; Bertie is desperate to rescue her sort-of More...
As Bertie, Ariel, and the four Midsummer Night's Dream fairies are off on an adventure outside the Théâtre; Bertie is desperate to rescue her sort-of More...
Sep 14, 2010
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Feb 24, 2010
The opening lines, a riff off Pride and Prejudice, are very funny; however, throughout the book I found the mischievous fairies more an annoyance than an actual contribution to the book's quality. Ignoring them, however, I thought that Bertie is a good character and Ariel is even more complexly drawn than the first book. There are many cute and clever lines, and the Scrimshander is an intriguing invention- he may have been my favorite part of the book.
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However, the plot is very flawed More...
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Jan 14, 2012
Sarah
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I recall a scene in Angela's Ashes where young Frank sits in a bathtub reading Shakespeare and likens the experience to having jewels in one's mouth. That's the way I feel when I read Bradbury. That's the way I felt reading this book. Some books I read, skimming paragraphs, clinging to a fast moving plot. This book is more like a walk in an enchanted garden; it's more pleasurable to slow down and savor the prose.
This is fantasy, and it's the kind of fantasy that requires the reader to More...
This is fantasy, and it's the kind of fantasy that requires the reader to More...
Dec 22, 2011
Maedel
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This book made me awestruck. Just completely awestruck. The writing was so beautiful, even more than the first I dare-say, and so original, it was just intoxicating. For me, this was the kind of book that I pulled all-nighter's to finish, I had it in my textbooks during class, and even while eating at the dinner table. It was that good.
Out of the trilogy, Perchance to Dream is definitely my favorite. It starts right where Eyes Like Stars left off, with Bertie seeking out to find not on More...
Out of the trilogy, Perchance to Dream is definitely my favorite. It starts right where Eyes Like Stars left off, with Bertie seeking out to find not on More...
Aug 06, 2011
It only took me about a year and a half to get into this book, I’m not sure why, but somehow I just couldn’t get past the first page. I finally did though, and I really liked it. Seriously, the crazy creative setting combined with the fierce and loveable Bertie, the hysterical fairies, and just the over all imagination in this story made an entrancing sequel. I loved the first one, and I thought this one lived up to it. Watching the chaos that ensues as Bertie and her entourage are set loose upo
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Aug 04, 2011
Amanda
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The magical adventures of Bertie and the Theatre Illuminata continue in this charming sequel to Lisa Mantchev's Eyes Like Stars. This time, the stakes are higher, the mysteries are deeper and the romance is stronger. After discovering some of the secrets behind her origins and getting permission to continue living at the theatre, Bertie must find a way to understand the outside world and save someone very dear to her.
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When Nate is kidnapped by the horrible Sea Goddess from The Little Me More...
Jul 01, 2011
Margaryta
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This book was just beautiful.
The beginning of the book was a little bumpy because I thought it was dragging a little too long, so that's why it took me longer to read this book than I had expected.
But as soon as it got rolling the faster I began turning the pages, and the more interested I got in reading it.
The characters stayed the same as they were in the last book, which was what I loved about them so I wasn't disappointed.
Bertie's humor was light but still I continu More...
The beginning of the book was a little bumpy because I thought it was dragging a little too long, so that's why it took me longer to read this book than I had expected.
But as soon as it got rolling the faster I began turning the pages, and the more interested I got in reading it.
The characters stayed the same as they were in the last book, which was what I loved about them so I wasn't disappointed.
Bertie's humor was light but still I continu More...
Jun 21, 2011
Eisley
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In the first book, Eyes Like Stars, I was effervescently pulling for Nate and quite upset when Ariel was weaseling his way into Bertie’s life. The way it was written, no one should be okay with how Ariel was conning and seducing, let alone Bertie. But we accepted it.
Now in Perchance to Dream I find myself annoyed all over again on this topic. I find Bertie keeps making choices that are not following the likely-hood of her character regarding Nate and Ariel. Without giving anything away More...
Now in Perchance to Dream I find myself annoyed all over again on this topic. I find Bertie keeps making choices that are not following the likely-hood of her character regarding Nate and Ariel. Without giving anything away More...
Feb 05, 2011
MaryBookSwarm
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I loved EYES LIKE STARS, the first book in the trilogy. The theater, the characters, the language. It was fresh and original and a blast to read. The theater, actually, was one of my favorite parts--it was a character in and of itself.
So, I was a little worried when some of the characters ventured out of theater, into the world. I did miss it but what a world Bertie and her friends walked into. Again, the setting becomes its own character, adding depth and layers to the story, drivin More...
So, I was a little worried when some of the characters ventured out of theater, into the world. I did miss it but what a world Bertie and her friends walked into. Again, the setting becomes its own character, adding depth and layers to the story, drivin More...
Dec 30, 2010
Karissa
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This is the second book in the Theatre Illuminata trilogy by Lisa Mantchev. It was more wondrous and adventurous than the first book in the series, "Eyes Like Stars", I enjoyed it a lot. I got this book as an Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) through the Amazon Vine program.
In this book Bertie has left the Theatre with Aeriel at her side. They are going in search of Bertie's sweetheart Nate (the pirate who was kidnapped by Sedna, the witch from The Little Mermaid). Bertie also hope More...
In this book Bertie has left the Theatre with Aeriel at her side. They are going in search of Bertie's sweetheart Nate (the pirate who was kidnapped by Sedna, the witch from The Little Mermaid). Bertie also hope More...
Jul 14, 2010
Kate (VerbVixen)
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Perchance to Dream (Theatre Illuminata Book 2)- Lisa Mantchev
Act I
Love triangles in literature are funny things. Inevitably, there is a love interest that you as a reader love more than the other; for instance, it results in being on either “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob.” Mantchev’s second book of the Theatre Illuminata series, Perchance to Dream, achieves what every other love triangle has not: I love both male love interests equally, just as Bertie does. There are no More...
Act I
Love triangles in literature are funny things. Inevitably, there is a love interest that you as a reader love more than the other; for instance, it results in being on either “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob.” Mantchev’s second book of the Theatre Illuminata series, Perchance to Dream, achieves what every other love triangle has not: I love both male love interests equally, just as Bertie does. There are no More...
Jul 12, 2010
Bethany
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Jul 02, 2010
K
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Act Two is as fun as the first.
Bertie, Ariel and the fairies have left the Théâtre in the Mistress of Revels’s caravan with only the clothes on their back and a vague plan. She wants to rescue Nate and get the missing half of her story, How Bertie Came To The Theater, by finding her absent father. Ariel just wants to be free and the fairies are happy to be along for the ride (which includes pie, right?). Bertie soon figures out her mission isn’t easily accomplished in a real world th More...
Bertie, Ariel and the fairies have left the Théâtre in the Mistress of Revels’s caravan with only the clothes on their back and a vague plan. She wants to rescue Nate and get the missing half of her story, How Bertie Came To The Theater, by finding her absent father. Ariel just wants to be free and the fairies are happy to be along for the ride (which includes pie, right?). Bertie soon figures out her mission isn’t easily accomplished in a real world th More...
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Jun 18, 2010
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Jun 15, 2010
Literary Cravings
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Lisa captured me with her imaginative fantasy world filled with interesting characters and an interesting plot that had me turning the pages to find out what would happen next to Bertie and her friends this time. In this second installment we find Bertie and her gang heading out of the theater and into the real world, broadening the landscape of the story and introducing new situations and characters into the story. We know from the ending of the first book that Bertie is on a mission to save
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Apr 29, 2010
Zephfire
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I was very blessed to receive an ARC of Perchance to Dream, I was eagerly awaiting the second instalment of Lisa Mantchev's Theatre Illuminata trilogy having read the first one, Eyes like stars and been captivated by it.
PTC does not disappoint, it takes our main cast on a road trip of discovery as they seek to reclaim one of their own, Nate the pirate, from the clutches of the evil sea witch, Sedna. En route they encounter perils set in a wild landscape, both the perils and landscape are More...
PTC does not disappoint, it takes our main cast on a road trip of discovery as they seek to reclaim one of their own, Nate the pirate, from the clutches of the evil sea witch, Sedna. En route they encounter perils set in a wild landscape, both the perils and landscape are More...
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Mar 23, 2010
Wicked Walker
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Perchance to Dream gave me quite a wild ride! The creativity of the author is just amazing and keeps you guessing because you just never know where Bertie will take you next...or what she will write in her book! I enjoyed this book more than the first one because there was more dynamic between Bertie and Ariel (go bad boys!) and the introduction of new and interesting characters.
The characters are endearing, Bertie with her witty, save-the-world attitude, Ariel with his air of More...
The characters are endearing, Bertie with her witty, save-the-world attitude, Ariel with his air of More...
Feb 11, 2010
Emily
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<insert fangirl squee>
I warn all who read further, this shall be part proper review and part fangirl-ish-ness. You have been warned, we may now proceed.
So, first off, this is my FIRST ARC REVIEW EVER! and not only is it my first, but it's also my favourite author's new book! There was a great deal of (albeit seat belt restrained) happy dancing when i received this ARC.
So, shall we begin? yes, let's.
When i found Eyes Like Stars the book prior to this one, i was ecsta More...
I warn all who read further, this shall be part proper review and part fangirl-ish-ness. You have been warned, we may now proceed.
So, first off, this is my FIRST ARC REVIEW EVER! and not only is it my first, but it's also my favourite author's new book! There was a great deal of (albeit seat belt restrained) happy dancing when i received this ARC.
So, shall we begin? yes, let's.
When i found Eyes Like Stars the book prior to this one, i was ecsta More...
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May 27, 2010
Ramie
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Beatrice Shakespeare Smith AKA Bertie has set the stage for a new scene in her life... She's taking the play on the road, along with Ariel (who may or may not be the love of her life) and the fairies (who may or may not eat every word Bertie has). Our merry cast is, of course, on a mission to save Nate, the swashbuckling pirate (who may or may not be the love of Bertie's life), as he's been kidnapped by the Sea Goddess. If this doesn't make any sense to you, stop, and read the first book in this
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Apr 08, 2010
Shelly
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Sep 22, 2010
Brenda
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This was such a clever book, but it really fell short of my expectations. I loved Bertie being able to write into the book and have those things happen- how exciting is that? The story however was so confusing to me. It jumped from scene to scene, place to place. I was so often wondering- awake or asleep, bleeding or not, dead or alive? We never get to be inside Bertie's head to know what she really thinks or feels. The love triangle? Not so good. I wish I had reread the first book again be
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Dec 01, 2010
Lucas
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The second installment in the Theatre Illuminata series picks up immediately where it left off in Eyes Like Stars after the identity of her mother was revealed and she learns how she came to be at the theatre. While Bertie is dealing with these revelations she and her merry band including Ariel and her 4 good fairy friends set out on a journey to find her pirate love Nate. Along the way she begins to learn just how strong the power of her words are creates many problems for herself, some funny a
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Nov 08, 2010
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May 22, 2010
Jessica at Book Sake
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I liked the way the story centered around multiple types of magic, I've never seen that done before in a book. It is cool that the author uses her love of famous literary characters and puts them into unexpected circumstances together. Even when jumping from scene to scene within the story everything flowed together well. My favorite parts generally focused on the fairys and were all about the foods they wanted to eat.
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I liked the way the story centered around multiple types of magic, I've never seen that done before in a book. It is cool that the author uses her love of famous literary characters and puts them into unexpected circumstances together. Even when jumping from scene to scene within the story everything flowed together well. My favorite parts generally focused on the fairys and were all about the foods they wanted to eat.
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Jan 07, 2011
Kate
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Feb 20, 2010
Karen
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" 'It is a truth universally acknowledged,' Mustardseed said, flying in lazy loops like an intoxicated bumblebee, 'that a fairy in possession of a good appetite must be in want of pie.' "
Best opening line ever. You may beg to differ, but how can one not resist the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream, first brought to life by Shakespeare, then given an injection of technicolor quirkiness in Mantchev's EYES LIKE STARS. And I must say, I loved PERCHANCE TO DREAM even more t More...
Best opening line ever. You may beg to differ, but how can one not resist the fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream, first brought to life by Shakespeare, then given an injection of technicolor quirkiness in Mantchev's EYES LIKE STARS. And I must say, I loved PERCHANCE TO DREAM even more t More...
Feb 18, 2010
Erika
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Forgive me if this review isn’t as clear, eloquent, or cohesive as I’d like. I have a cold and am having a little trouble concentrating.
Also: there are no spoilers in this review.
Eyes Like Stars left readers at the mercy of a crossroad--which would Bertie chose: Nate, the salted and sun-bronzed pirate from The Little Mermaid, or Ariel, the mysterious and alluring wind spirit from The Tempest? With Nate kidnapped and taken to Sedna’s lair deep under imaginatively dark and More...
Also: there are no spoilers in this review.
Eyes Like Stars left readers at the mercy of a crossroad--which would Bertie chose: Nate, the salted and sun-bronzed pirate from The Little Mermaid, or Ariel, the mysterious and alluring wind spirit from The Tempest? With Nate kidnapped and taken to Sedna’s lair deep under imaginatively dark and More...
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Jan 27, 2010
Maria
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It occurred to me, partway through the first chapter, that the author could have written a first book in order to provide more information about the characters, and that she seemed to be introducing new character rather rapidly. Then I realized that she did write a first book and this is the second in the series. Fortunately, enough information is provided that having read the first book is not imperative. However, I still felt that scene changes, entrances, and exits, were all rather abrupt.
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