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Poet Anderson ...In Darkness
Multi-platinum recording artist and Blink-182 founder Tom DeLonge once again teams up with New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young to continue the award-winning, critically-acclaimed transmedia project—Poet Anderson—inspired by a Stanford University study on how your dreams can effect your reality.
In the Waking World, Jonas Anderson works as a doorman for the Eden Hotel, dividing his free time between seeing his girlfriend, Samantha Birnham-Wood, and visiting his comatose brother Alan. In the Dream World, he is Poet Anderson, a Dream Walker, a guardian of the Dreamscape charged with protecting sleeping innocents from the nightmares that threaten both worlds.
But Jonas remains tormented by his own nightmare—his failure to rescue Alan from the Dreamscape and free him from his coma. Together, Jonas and Alan fought side-by-side against the night terror entity known as REM. Even though they defeated the vicious monster, Alan continues to waste away in a hospital bed while Jonas’ guilt eats away at his soul.
REM may have lost a battle, but the war continues. His Night Stalkers roam the Dreamscape, hunting for Jonas and the other poets capable of traversing the waking and dreaming realms. And now, demonic shadow creatures are possessing the spirits of dreamers and using their bodies to enter the Waking World.
Jonas can no longer avoid his destiny. To save reality from the maelstrom of nightmares, Poet Anderson will have to sacrifice the Dreamscape…
In the Waking World, Jonas Anderson works as a doorman for the Eden Hotel, dividing his free time between seeing his girlfriend, Samantha Birnham-Wood, and visiting his comatose brother Alan. In the Dream World, he is Poet Anderson, a Dream Walker, a guardian of the Dreamscape charged with protecting sleeping innocents from the nightmares that threaten both worlds.
But Jonas remains tormented by his own nightmare—his failure to rescue Alan from the Dreamscape and free him from his coma. Together, Jonas and Alan fought side-by-side against the night terror entity known as REM. Even though they defeated the vicious monster, Alan continues to waste away in a hospital bed while Jonas’ guilt eats away at his soul.
REM may have lost a battle, but the war continues. His Night Stalkers roam the Dreamscape, hunting for Jonas and the other poets capable of traversing the waking and dreaming realms. And now, demonic shadow creatures are possessing the spirits of dreamers and using their bodies to enter the Waking World.
Jonas can no longer avoid his destiny. To save reality from the maelstrom of nightmares, Poet Anderson will have to sacrifice the Dreamscape…
304 pages, Hardcover
First published January 30, 2018
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Tom DeLonge
45 books857 followersTom DeLonge is an award-winning producer, author, platinum recording artist, researcher and entrepreneur from San Diego, CA. Today Tom, with his company To The Stars, produces original content that aims to inspire a newfound appreciation of the profound, yet unresolved, mysteries involving science and the universe through entertainment directly informed by science. His first multi-media franchise Love, told the story of an isolated astronaut on the International Space Station and included a double album by his band Angels And Airwaves with the feature film premiering in 600 theatres across the United States. His next franchise Poet Anderson was inspired by a dream study conducted at Stanford University and spanned an award-winning short film, a chart-topping album, acclaimed comic book series, graphic novel and a YA science fiction novel co-written with NYTimes Bestselling author Suzanne Young. Most recently he is working on Sekret Machines which spans both sci-fi fiction and nonfiction thesis informed by unprecedented access at the highest level of the government and science to uncover information about the UFO phenomenon with renowned authors AJ Hartley and Peter Levenda. His Sekret Machines work has won him the 2017 UFO Researcher of the Year award.
For the full experience of Tom’s work, visit www.tothestars.media.
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February 17, 2018
I received this book through Goodreads First Reads.
I have to admit, when I went into this book I didn't realize it was the second book in a trilogy. I understood, well enough, what the main plot was about but when it came to references on other characters or things that had happened previously in book one, I became a little lost in what was being referred to. Even with that, I thought it was a unique and interesting story.
I have to admit, when I went into this book I didn't realize it was the second book in a trilogy. I understood, well enough, what the main plot was about but when it came to references on other characters or things that had happened previously in book one, I became a little lost in what was being referred to. Even with that, I thought it was a unique and interesting story.
September 27, 2018
"From the shadows..."
After the short film, comic mini-series, music and the first novel I was looking forward to expanding the Poet Anderson world and I donr feel this book really done that, ut introduced new characters, that at first seemed intriguing but the intrigued quickly disappeared. The whole REM fight at the end seemed rather rushed but I feel that will continue with the third and final book. I kept waiting for the story to kick in, I feel it was more of a prologue, a build up, that hopefully pays off in the next film. The final decision Poet had to make in the end was a toughy though...2 1/2 🌟
January 25, 2018
Poet Anderson… In Darkness is the second installment of Poet Anderson, a cross-media project written by Tom Delonge and Suzanne Young. It picks up one year after the conclusion of …Of Nightmares, and while the end of the first book provided a bit of hope for the future of the Waking World and the Dream World, it becomes apparent very quickly that things are not as great as they could have been.
Whereas …Of Nightmare told the story of Jonas (Poet) Anderson realizing his destiny, …In Darkness tells the story of Poet realizing what he must do to fulfill that destiny. While the novel is filled with several vicious and bloody battles, the real struggle is within Poet himself as he resists taking the steps necessary to reach his full potential. It’s quite a heart-breaking turn of events that leads Poet to his final decision, having to give up everything he loves to save everything he loves, as well as saving the Waking and Dream Worlds. The end of the book left me with a feeling of great sadness and anger, but also filled with a sense of fiery excitement knowing that there are now no more obstacles for Poet to reach his maximum power potential, and that in the next book Poet will find redemption… and maybe some vengeance as well.
There are several themes in the book that I found relevant to the world today.
- The final battle pits a hand full of different teams involved in a confusing melee… at some points people fight together, only to turn on each other at the most (or least) opportune time. Not knowing who to trust (or knowing who you CAN trust) is a very important theme throughout the book.
- The attitude of the new poets raises the flight or flight question. Just because you have power to fight, should you? Is it better to run and live in peace? Should you use your power to protect people? Or use it for your own selfish needs?
- Poet has to make a very severe decision in order to save his girlfriend Samantha’s life. Is the power of his love more important than the severity of the crime he has to commit? Where do you draw the line?
These themes feed into the ultimate decision Poet makes by the end of the book. Once ruled by his heart, Poet has to walk away from all of that, severing himself from his love and filling the hole left behind with power. And with that power he can fulfill his destiny.
The book reads very quickly and easily. I found the characters were fleshed out even better in this book than the first one. Characters were likeable and very hate-able and the prose did a great job of conveying the feelings of each scene, particularly the scenes in the siren reality where it almost felt like the chill room of a late-night dance party. The story ramped up nicely and the final scene was beautiful utter chaos, but was written in a way that the action was clear.
My only complaint was several typos, more than you’d expect, that made some sentences awkward, but that’s a problem with the editing, not with the story-telling itself.
I eagerly await the third installment of the Poet Anderson series.
Whereas …Of Nightmare told the story of Jonas (Poet) Anderson realizing his destiny, …In Darkness tells the story of Poet realizing what he must do to fulfill that destiny. While the novel is filled with several vicious and bloody battles, the real struggle is within Poet himself as he resists taking the steps necessary to reach his full potential. It’s quite a heart-breaking turn of events that leads Poet to his final decision, having to give up everything he loves to save everything he loves, as well as saving the Waking and Dream Worlds. The end of the book left me with a feeling of great sadness and anger, but also filled with a sense of fiery excitement knowing that there are now no more obstacles for Poet to reach his maximum power potential, and that in the next book Poet will find redemption… and maybe some vengeance as well.
There are several themes in the book that I found relevant to the world today.
- The final battle pits a hand full of different teams involved in a confusing melee… at some points people fight together, only to turn on each other at the most (or least) opportune time. Not knowing who to trust (or knowing who you CAN trust) is a very important theme throughout the book.
- The attitude of the new poets raises the flight or flight question. Just because you have power to fight, should you? Is it better to run and live in peace? Should you use your power to protect people? Or use it for your own selfish needs?
- Poet has to make a very severe decision in order to save his girlfriend Samantha’s life. Is the power of his love more important than the severity of the crime he has to commit? Where do you draw the line?
These themes feed into the ultimate decision Poet makes by the end of the book. Once ruled by his heart, Poet has to walk away from all of that, severing himself from his love and filling the hole left behind with power. And with that power he can fulfill his destiny.
The book reads very quickly and easily. I found the characters were fleshed out even better in this book than the first one. Characters were likeable and very hate-able and the prose did a great job of conveying the feelings of each scene, particularly the scenes in the siren reality where it almost felt like the chill room of a late-night dance party. The story ramped up nicely and the final scene was beautiful utter chaos, but was written in a way that the action was clear.
My only complaint was several typos, more than you’d expect, that made some sentences awkward, but that’s a problem with the editing, not with the story-telling itself.
I eagerly await the third installment of the Poet Anderson series.
November 1, 2025
I really liked the world that Tom Delonge created in the first book, and I really enjoyed that story except for the ending. So I was really interested in reading the sequel. However, I don't think this book lived up to the expectations and seems to me like a step down from the first one.
I liked part of the expansion of the world, where the separation between the Waking World and the Dream World was becoming thin and the consequences of that. But I also felt that the book followed some cliches and were not used in an interesting way or felt forced, for instance:
There were a couple of characters that seem a bit pointless. One appeared for the first half of the book and the other on the second half, both female but had no connection at all. It made me wonder if at some point in the writing process they were supposed to be the same.
What I liked the least was the ending. It felt like it was not a real ending but they just cut the story at that point. When I had around three chapters left to read I already felt that the story needed more chapters to finish. It felt more like it ended in a cliffhanger so in the end it does not feel like a complete story.
Considering that the first book was published in 2015 and the second in 2018, I feel like there is not going to be a third one. It is a shame if that is the case as I would like to read it even when I did not like this one. Hopefully we'll get the trilogy of Poet Anderson novels.
I liked part of the expansion of the world, where the separation between the Waking World and the Dream World was becoming thin and the consequences of that. But I also felt that the book followed some cliches and were not used in an interesting way or felt forced, for instance:
There were a couple of characters that seem a bit pointless. One appeared for the first half of the book and the other on the second half, both female but had no connection at all. It made me wonder if at some point in the writing process they were supposed to be the same.
What I liked the least was the ending. It felt like it was not a real ending but they just cut the story at that point. When I had around three chapters left to read I already felt that the story needed more chapters to finish. It felt more like it ended in a cliffhanger so in the end it does not feel like a complete story.
Considering that the first book was published in 2015 and the second in 2018, I feel like there is not going to be a third one. It is a shame if that is the case as I would like to read it even when I did not like this one. Hopefully we'll get the trilogy of Poet Anderson novels.
April 13, 2024
audiobook was a bit... trash.
worldbuilding was interesting and pretty creative. lots happened, but i just wasn't invested in it at all. the characters all felt very two dimensional and the conflicts were random.
dude narrating it was good but fml he ruined the entire thing with trying to voice act the dialogue really terribly and with awful accents.
i don't even wanna count this as a book i read this year 😅
worldbuilding was interesting and pretty creative. lots happened, but i just wasn't invested in it at all. the characters all felt very two dimensional and the conflicts were random.
dude narrating it was good but fml he ruined the entire thing with trying to voice act the dialogue really terribly and with awful accents.
i don't even wanna count this as a book i read this year 😅
April 6, 2018
Fantastic writing yet again from Tom and Suzanne. I have read all of the To The Stars books, and I absolutely loved it. Some word choicing could have been better, but the descriptions were vivid and easy to imagine. Definitly reccomend reading this and its predecessor, Poet Anderson... Of Nightmares. There is only one thing I dont like, and its that I have to wait for the third book!
April 10, 2018
I loved book 1 of this and eagerly dived into this when I got it. It took me a little while to immerse myself into the word the authors created, because it was a few years since I read the first one, but once I did, I devoured this!
So this one starts about a year after the events of book 1. Poet has learnt to live with what he is, but in this one, he has to deal with what he has to do in order to fulfill his destiny. He is still grieving over the fact that he couldn't save Alan, and his waking life isn't doing good, because he is splitting his time between Alan and Samantha. He is brought back into the Dreamscape with a bang when REM returns and is rocked to the core when he realises that something is taking control of dreamers bodies and is intent on bringing the nightmares to the waking word.
Immediately after starting this, I remembered what it was about book 1 that I loved so much, and that was the world building and the imagination of the authors!! The creativity of the authors impressed me the first time, but it's even better here. This edition felt darker and more dangerous. So much is at stake and the suspense and anticipation the whole way through was amazing. I had a very, very hard time putting this book aside.
My heart shattered for Jonas! He already had so much to deal with in book 1, but when he finds out what he has to do to truly fulfill his destiny, what he has to give up, it broke my heart! I loved seeing him grow as a character in the first book, but he grew so much more in this one. He has captured my heart and I'm both eager and terrified to see what happens him next.
In all, this book was amazing. Well written and developed, it's a must read! The plot is imaginative, magical, adventurous, and action packed. It gripped me from the start and I adored it. This author duo really brought a phenomenal world to life and I look forward to more from them.
So this one starts about a year after the events of book 1. Poet has learnt to live with what he is, but in this one, he has to deal with what he has to do in order to fulfill his destiny. He is still grieving over the fact that he couldn't save Alan, and his waking life isn't doing good, because he is splitting his time between Alan and Samantha. He is brought back into the Dreamscape with a bang when REM returns and is rocked to the core when he realises that something is taking control of dreamers bodies and is intent on bringing the nightmares to the waking word.
Immediately after starting this, I remembered what it was about book 1 that I loved so much, and that was the world building and the imagination of the authors!! The creativity of the authors impressed me the first time, but it's even better here. This edition felt darker and more dangerous. So much is at stake and the suspense and anticipation the whole way through was amazing. I had a very, very hard time putting this book aside.
My heart shattered for Jonas! He already had so much to deal with in book 1, but when he finds out what he has to do to truly fulfill his destiny, what he has to give up, it broke my heart! I loved seeing him grow as a character in the first book, but he grew so much more in this one. He has captured my heart and I'm both eager and terrified to see what happens him next.
In all, this book was amazing. Well written and developed, it's a must read! The plot is imaginative, magical, adventurous, and action packed. It gripped me from the start and I adored it. This author duo really brought a phenomenal world to life and I look forward to more from them.
June 20, 2018
In Darkness is the second novel in the adventures by the unlikely combo that is Pop Punk star goes sci-fi author Tom Delonge (of blink-182, Angels and airwaves and Box Car Racer) and New York Times best selling author Suzanne Young (The Program series of books).
Following the adventures of Jonas Anderson, whose abilities as a Poet allow him to travel between the waking and dream worlds at will, the dream world being an completely alternate reality accessible when asleep and somewhere where Poet Anderson finds himself with unique powers, from creating and harnessing weapons to controlling the entire dreamscape and it's atmospheric conditions. Poet's powers are unusually powerful, but the other poets in the stories also have unusual powers, from immense strength and speed to the ability to stop time.
The original story ended after an encounter with REM, the big baddy of the dream world who seeks to take it over for himself and inflict himself upon the waking world too. With the help of his comatose brother Alan, they manged to defeat REM only to become separated once again.
This sequel sees Jonas dealing with his inevitable destiny in the dreamscape; battling with intense emotions and relationships between him and his brother, his girlfriend Samantha and a variety of other characters and beings within the dreamscape. If this wasn't enough to deal with as a adolescent horny teenager with a liking for whiskey, the fact that REM is back and burrowing his way into the waking world only adds to the pressures. Poet must try however he can, through dodgy dealings, explosive battles and unlikely team-ups to seek out his brother and try as he might to take on the dreaded REM.
Picking up about a year after the previous book, this one is just as exciting. It doesn't feel quite as well written - some of the sentences take strange turns and it took me a while to remember who was who and just what the hell was going on. I also noticed a few typos within my edition which led to some backtracking. However, the imagination employed exceeds all expectations for the newly turned author from musician, obviously taking his inspiration from popular sci-fi culture especially things such as the Matrix.
Both stories feel truly different, yet accessible and are real page turners, so much so I often found myself walking and reading after my beloved coffee shop had to kick me out for closing. Boo hiss.
This second story is obviously an interim to possibly the finale of a trilogy, but that's no bad thing and I wholeheartedly look forward to enjoying the next installment as much as I did this one.
Following the adventures of Jonas Anderson, whose abilities as a Poet allow him to travel between the waking and dream worlds at will, the dream world being an completely alternate reality accessible when asleep and somewhere where Poet Anderson finds himself with unique powers, from creating and harnessing weapons to controlling the entire dreamscape and it's atmospheric conditions. Poet's powers are unusually powerful, but the other poets in the stories also have unusual powers, from immense strength and speed to the ability to stop time.
The original story ended after an encounter with REM, the big baddy of the dream world who seeks to take it over for himself and inflict himself upon the waking world too. With the help of his comatose brother Alan, they manged to defeat REM only to become separated once again.
This sequel sees Jonas dealing with his inevitable destiny in the dreamscape; battling with intense emotions and relationships between him and his brother, his girlfriend Samantha and a variety of other characters and beings within the dreamscape. If this wasn't enough to deal with as a adolescent horny teenager with a liking for whiskey, the fact that REM is back and burrowing his way into the waking world only adds to the pressures. Poet must try however he can, through dodgy dealings, explosive battles and unlikely team-ups to seek out his brother and try as he might to take on the dreaded REM.
Picking up about a year after the previous book, this one is just as exciting. It doesn't feel quite as well written - some of the sentences take strange turns and it took me a while to remember who was who and just what the hell was going on. I also noticed a few typos within my edition which led to some backtracking. However, the imagination employed exceeds all expectations for the newly turned author from musician, obviously taking his inspiration from popular sci-fi culture especially things such as the Matrix.
Both stories feel truly different, yet accessible and are real page turners, so much so I often found myself walking and reading after my beloved coffee shop had to kick me out for closing. Boo hiss.
This second story is obviously an interim to possibly the finale of a trilogy, but that's no bad thing and I wholeheartedly look forward to enjoying the next installment as much as I did this one.
February 11, 2018
Just finished up the second installment in the Poet Anderson series. I’m in that ‘grieving the ending of a good book / desperate for the next one’ headspace. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll tread carefully. But in the first half of the book there is this kind of defining moment that serves as a reminder that Jonas is still getting used to this life and that - in the waking reality - he really is just a kid struggling to deal with a pretty heavy load. And he’s got the added burden of not knowing who to trust. His character development in this book is as outstanding as it is heartbreaking. I can’t wait to see what his future holds. He’s a fascinating protagonist. As for the world itself, Suzanne and Tom are doing an incredible job expanding on their universe. There’s a lot of fun paranormal stuff going on and some really creepy creatures. They’ve got their own lore going on throughout each book and all the other mediums they’ve utilized for the Poet project. It’s a cool rabbit hole to fall down. At the core of these novels though, family and connection seems to be the heart of it all. Reading how these characters go through the motions of trying to stay grounded or choosing to let go keeps the fantastical relatable. Poet Anderson is a beautiful series. I look forward to whatever the future holds for this project!
September 16, 2018
I’ve been waiting for the second installment in this Poet Anderson Trilogy and it didn’t disappoint.
The cover of the book is captivating, just as the last book’s was. I wish they would give Tom French credit too. Remove the dust jacket from the book and in blue letters it simply says, 'from the shadows...' In the front flap of the dust jacket it has a synopsis of the book. Hinting at war and sacrifice. In the back flap it tells you about both authors.
It's exciting and holds your attention just like the first one but this one has more murder and mayhem. You don't want to put it down! Poet has grown up more and you still see fear, anger, bravery, emotion and love, like the last book but also sacrifice, jealousy. Lucid mates/ dream mates... Sam and Jonas, their relationship goes through some changes as well. Will their love kill or devour them?
The book has infinite MORE realities than previously thought. Considering I loved the book and highly recommend it, I find the idea of more poet books exciting. I didn’t really have a favorite quote this time around but this is one is so relatable to life in 2018: ‘He couldn’t stop what would happen next, as if they were all on a doomed train he couldn’t derail’. Well I’ll be in mourning until the 3rd book comes out.
The cover of the book is captivating, just as the last book’s was. I wish they would give Tom French credit too. Remove the dust jacket from the book and in blue letters it simply says, 'from the shadows...' In the front flap of the dust jacket it has a synopsis of the book. Hinting at war and sacrifice. In the back flap it tells you about both authors.
It's exciting and holds your attention just like the first one but this one has more murder and mayhem. You don't want to put it down! Poet has grown up more and you still see fear, anger, bravery, emotion and love, like the last book but also sacrifice, jealousy. Lucid mates/ dream mates... Sam and Jonas, their relationship goes through some changes as well. Will their love kill or devour them?
The book has infinite MORE realities than previously thought. Considering I loved the book and highly recommend it, I find the idea of more poet books exciting. I didn’t really have a favorite quote this time around but this is one is so relatable to life in 2018: ‘He couldn’t stop what would happen next, as if they were all on a doomed train he couldn’t derail’. Well I’ll be in mourning until the 3rd book comes out.
January 1, 2021
This book was fast-paced and non-stop. Just... not in a good way.
Where the first world intrigued me with its world building and character and relationship development, this book moved so quickly from scene to scene and character to character that nothing ever really got a chance to develop. For such a short book (321 pages, but the pages are pretty small), a lot happens. I didn't really believe a lot of the character interactions because they happened too quickly to be believable.
I also found it confusing trying to keep track of all the fantasy elements, but that's also because I read the first book three years ago. It doesn't really re-explain the difference between poets and Dream Walkers, for example, and the series isn't popular enough for that information to be easily findable on the Internet, so brush up on your mythology before diving into this one.
Still, it's a fun story and an easy read. I enjoyed it, just not as much as the first one, which is one of my favourite books. Not Suzanne and Tom's best work, but I still love them.
Oh, also, why are there so many missing words? I'm an editor myself, so I understand a few mistakes here and there, but I found three on one page at one point. Proofreading is important before printing.
Where the first world intrigued me with its world building and character and relationship development, this book moved so quickly from scene to scene and character to character that nothing ever really got a chance to develop. For such a short book (321 pages, but the pages are pretty small), a lot happens. I didn't really believe a lot of the character interactions because they happened too quickly to be believable.
I also found it confusing trying to keep track of all the fantasy elements, but that's also because I read the first book three years ago. It doesn't really re-explain the difference between poets and Dream Walkers, for example, and the series isn't popular enough for that information to be easily findable on the Internet, so brush up on your mythology before diving into this one.
Still, it's a fun story and an easy read. I enjoyed it, just not as much as the first one, which is one of my favourite books. Not Suzanne and Tom's best work, but I still love them.
Oh, also, why are there so many missing words? I'm an editor myself, so I understand a few mistakes here and there, but I found three on one page at one point. Proofreading is important before printing.
February 7, 2018
This book is amazing! Continuing about a year after the events of the first one. Some parallels and concepts have compared this to the likes of Star Wars and that is a valid analogy. Much like how Empire Strikes Back takes a darker turn, so does this novel. It is a thriller ride from start to finish. It will literally put your emotions through the ringer and just have your heart beating out of your chest. Even though the main characters are fictional, you can't help but developing a deeper connection to them from the previous novel. My only criticism of this novel is again, some characters come and go very quickly but nontheless, it is an amazing read and I could not recommend it enough! 5/5
February 7, 2018
Upss, I mess up. I read this book without knowing it is a sequel. WTF is wrong with me u.u
First of all, I just realize it. good reads didn't inform me!
It makes sense and all without reading book 1, but of course, is missing that connection with the characters. Shit.
Ignore my rating, I need to read this again some other day, like in the right order.
Anyway, amazing cover, I can't stop looking at it. I like very much Anderson's vibe, like the umbrella and that, so cute. Dreams is always an interesting topic, it has sooo much potential.
What did not cut it for me is that I only fell in the story at the end, that was the only time I felt something, but that is mostly because I did not read book one? This is garbage bye with me.
I'll try again later...
First of all, I just realize it. good reads didn't inform me!
It makes sense and all without reading book 1, but of course, is missing that connection with the characters. Shit.
Ignore my rating, I need to read this again some other day, like in the right order.
Anyway, amazing cover, I can't stop looking at it. I like very much Anderson's vibe, like the umbrella and that, so cute. Dreams is always an interesting topic, it has sooo much potential.
What did not cut it for me is that I only fell in the story at the end, that was the only time I felt something, but that is mostly because I did not read book one? This is garbage bye with me.
I'll try again later...
March 3, 2018
I really enjoy the Poet Anderson series. I read the first one when it first came out and was very excited when the second launched. I took my time with it, but found myself glued to it at times. It’s a great book, and very well thought out and crafted. It picks up a year after the first book and has Jonas facing new challenges, and meeting new characters. My only complaint with the book is Suzanne and Tom’s use of the term “furrowed his/her brow”. They used that expression way too many times throughout the book. At least every other paragraph you’d ready “Jonas furrowed his brow, confused.” We get it, these characters like to furrow their brows. That really ate at me. But overall I loved the book, and can’t wait for the next in the series!
June 22, 2018
Poet Anderson comes back to restore balance to the Dream World and in this sequel, he's stronger in every aspect of life. We get to fight Night Stalkers and the fearsome REM once again although this book is much more enjoyable and entertaining than the previous "Of Nightmares", the characters that we already know are far better developed and we get to care for them, as for the new ones, they are a perfect add-on to the story and I'm of course refering to the Poets, mostly. The story is well-written and fast-paced, I really don't know where Mr. Delonge gets this stories from, but I liked that the dream world is better explained as far as rules, powers, etc. in this book. If you enjoyed the first part of this story, you cannot miss "In Darkness".
June 18, 2018
It’s been a long time since I read the original Poet Anderson comics and novel, and therefore I didn’t have a solid grasp on what had happened previously in the story. I thought this book was really good at re-establishing the order of events so that people who were returning for more would still have a good idea of what was happening.
I think that the concept behind these stories is incredibly interesting but I think that I can’t quite connect to the characters the way that I might like to.
This book was however light hearted enough that reading it didn’t feel like a chore and therefore it only took two days to get through.
I think that the concept behind these stories is incredibly interesting but I think that I can’t quite connect to the characters the way that I might like to.
This book was however light hearted enough that reading it didn’t feel like a chore and therefore it only took two days to get through.
September 11, 2020
this should have scored 4 stars easily , but the ending ruined it, I truly ,Truly hated the ending, this closure is not satisfying and it is not fair, not for Jonas , no justice in this one..
one more thing, the art of this cover though I love it as much as I hated the ending.
one more thing, the art of this cover though I love it as much as I hated the ending.
April 23, 2018
Poet Anderson…In Darkness is the second book of the Poet Anderson books and I have been waiting for this book since I finished the first book. This series is a collaboration between Tom DeLonge and Suzanne Young and it is really good you guys. No spoilers here.
In Darkness picks up one year after Of Nightmares ended and Jonas is still coming to terms with the fact that he wasn’t able to save his brother, Alan, from the Dreamscape. Because of that he spends his time in the Waking World between visiting his brother, who is still in a coma, and working as a doorman for the Eden Hotel. With his girlfriend Samantha by his side, Jonas feels moments of happiness but ultimately his guilt continues to eat at him.
In addition to that, REM is still looking for a way into the Waking World and he continues to hunt for Jonas and the other poets with his Night Stalkers. Jonas and the poets have another thing to fear though. There is are shadow creatures out there now that can possess the spirits of dreamers and they use their bodies to enter the waking world.
So much happens in this book that forces Jonas to figure out what he is willing to do and ultimately give up, to save the world and he struggles with the decision. Rightfully so. I can’t say much about this because I don’t want to give anything away. This piece of the book made this installment for me because in the end, Jonas is just a kid and seeing him forced to choose between family and his fate was difficult. He hasn’t had an easy life, and this is just one more thing that forces him into a difficult position.
If you are looking for something unique that has a story that will pull you right in, check out this series. DeLonge and Young have not only written the story well, but they have created a world that is creepy and so well developed that I couldn’t put the book down. Overall, I really loved this book and I’m not going to lie, the ending was sooooo good that I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
Thank you to To the Stars for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
In Darkness picks up one year after Of Nightmares ended and Jonas is still coming to terms with the fact that he wasn’t able to save his brother, Alan, from the Dreamscape. Because of that he spends his time in the Waking World between visiting his brother, who is still in a coma, and working as a doorman for the Eden Hotel. With his girlfriend Samantha by his side, Jonas feels moments of happiness but ultimately his guilt continues to eat at him.
In addition to that, REM is still looking for a way into the Waking World and he continues to hunt for Jonas and the other poets with his Night Stalkers. Jonas and the poets have another thing to fear though. There is are shadow creatures out there now that can possess the spirits of dreamers and they use their bodies to enter the waking world.
So much happens in this book that forces Jonas to figure out what he is willing to do and ultimately give up, to save the world and he struggles with the decision. Rightfully so. I can’t say much about this because I don’t want to give anything away. This piece of the book made this installment for me because in the end, Jonas is just a kid and seeing him forced to choose between family and his fate was difficult. He hasn’t had an easy life, and this is just one more thing that forces him into a difficult position.
If you are looking for something unique that has a story that will pull you right in, check out this series. DeLonge and Young have not only written the story well, but they have created a world that is creepy and so well developed that I couldn’t put the book down. Overall, I really loved this book and I’m not going to lie, the ending was sooooo good that I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
Thank you to To the Stars for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2019
Poet has grown to be one of my fav fictional characters of all time, the lucid dreaming and dreamwalker aspect of this series is incredibly fresh. Tom and Suzanne created a dope and inviting universe, full of imagery, emotion, and characters that would literally be my friends in real life. The story of an underdog becoming the hero. It’s like Star Wars meets Inception meets you and your friends with big dreams skateboarding til midnight in parking lots on summer nights. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you Tom and Suzanne 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
December 13, 2020
A great sequel! While it has been a while since I read the first book, I do think this one is just as great. I've always loved this idea of a story - lucid dreamers and an entirely new world when you go to sleep. The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger... but also not? We can assume what happens next, but this makes me wonder if there will be another book? Regardless, I loved this addition to the Poet Anderson series and can't wait to (hopefully) read more!
August 17, 2019
While there was lots of action in this story, which led to a fast-paced feel, some plot points made me want to tear at my hair and just scream “what are you doing?!? You know better than this!”. I found it hard to connect to any character, people were dropping like flies in this story and I just didn’t care. I’m hoping the third book will tug me back in like the first did.
May 12, 2022
The end is amazing, I loved it but I hate it haha... Omg, what an adventure was reading this two books... You must read it, your imagination will fly with this book, specially, I guess, if you are like 15/17.
August 31, 2024
A principio me costó engancharme, pero después me atrapó y esto me pasó con el primer libro tambien.
Si que no es mi estilo favorito de lectura, muy fantasioso y adolescente para mi gusto, pero los leo por ser de Tom Delonge y su mundo creado.
Habrá un tercero?
Si que no es mi estilo favorito de lectura, muy fantasioso y adolescente para mi gusto, pero los leo por ser de Tom Delonge y su mundo creado.
Habrá un tercero?
February 25, 2018
Definitely in my top favorite books list!
I love these magical, unique books.
Keep’em coming!
I love these magical, unique books.
Keep’em coming!
March 21, 2018
A very quick read. Better than the first book in the series.
March 23, 2018
A great follow-up. You think you have sope idea of where the story is going but it's totally something different. The title becoming clear in the final page, I must say Bring on book 3!
June 2, 2018
Left off at a cliffhanger and I didn't have the next book waiting on my shelf!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 2, 2018
Read the first book also.
This one took no time to get into the story with the first book building the story, thoroughly enjoyed it and found myself continuing to read it.
This one took no time to get into the story with the first book building the story, thoroughly enjoyed it and found myself continuing to read it.
September 11, 2018
Was really good and dramatic and quite the ending
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