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Dreamer #1
Dawn of the Dreamer
In 2023, MultiMind Corporation releases the Wristcuff, giving its wearers pleasant dreams and improved health. At least this is what the majority of Earth's population believes.
For the Dreamers, this technology fails to work, and they're shunned because of their inability to adapt and evolve like the rest of the human race.
Amelia is a Dreamer. When she meets someone who helps her see through the veil of MMC's lies and secrets, her world is shaken and changed. Amelia has to decide whether to fight for the freedom to dream, or take the 'next step in evolution' with the rest of society, at the risk of losing her ability to think and dream for herself.
For the Dreamers, this technology fails to work, and they're shunned because of their inability to adapt and evolve like the rest of the human race.
Amelia is a Dreamer. When she meets someone who helps her see through the veil of MMC's lies and secrets, her world is shaken and changed. Amelia has to decide whether to fight for the freedom to dream, or take the 'next step in evolution' with the rest of society, at the risk of losing her ability to think and dream for herself.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 21, 2015
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L.J. Higgins
25 books46 followersL J Higgins likes to write stories that make you question, and remember to appreciate, the world around you. To remind you to open your eyes, minds and hearts.
Some of her favourite things are: Green Tea, Family, Writing (Obviously), Being Creative (Painting, Drawing), The Beach, Summer and Honesty.
Some of her favourite books are: Harry Potter Series, The Hunger Games Series, The Wool Trilogy, His Dark Materials, (There are too many to list them all!)
L J is from Queensland, Australia, and is a stay at home mother of two gorgeous children (okay sometimes they are not so cute!) She write’s every spare moment she’s got. Which means late nights and not much sleep.
Some of her favourite things are: Green Tea, Family, Writing (Obviously), Being Creative (Painting, Drawing), The Beach, Summer and Honesty.
Some of her favourite books are: Harry Potter Series, The Hunger Games Series, The Wool Trilogy, His Dark Materials, (There are too many to list them all!)
L J is from Queensland, Australia, and is a stay at home mother of two gorgeous children (okay sometimes they are not so cute!) She write’s every spare moment she’s got. Which means late nights and not much sleep.
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October 31, 2015
(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to author L.J. Higgins.)
“The rain shows your current conflict with the MultiMind Corporation.”
This was an okay story, but I did find it a bit slow in places.
Amelia was what was called a ‘dreamer’ as her dreams couldn’t be controlled the way everyone else’s could. She seemed a little in two minds though as to whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, although considering that she kept drowning in her dreams, you could understand why she felt that way.
The storyline in this was about Amelia and her label as a dreamer, as well as her battle against the MultiMind Corporation who was controlling people through their dreams. There was also a bit of romance, although it turned into a bit of a love triangle. I found the pace in this one a little bit slow, and I did struggle to get through it at points.
The ending to this was tied up nicely, and things worked out pretty well all things considered.
6 out of 10
“The rain shows your current conflict with the MultiMind Corporation.”
This was an okay story, but I did find it a bit slow in places.
Amelia was what was called a ‘dreamer’ as her dreams couldn’t be controlled the way everyone else’s could. She seemed a little in two minds though as to whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, although considering that she kept drowning in her dreams, you could understand why she felt that way.
The storyline in this was about Amelia and her label as a dreamer, as well as her battle against the MultiMind Corporation who was controlling people through their dreams. There was also a bit of romance, although it turned into a bit of a love triangle. I found the pace in this one a little bit slow, and I did struggle to get through it at points.
The ending to this was tied up nicely, and things worked out pretty well all things considered.
6 out of 10
November 11, 2015
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Dawn of the Dreamer is a story about how the world is being controlled by the MultiMind Corporation through microchips implanted in the wrist. The world is seemingly divided into two: The Non-Dreamers ('normal' people) and the Dreamers. Being a Dreamer in this new world means that something is wrong with you and it needs to be fixed. Amelia, being a Dreamer volunteers to go to the MMC so that they can figure out where the problem is, only she meets people who allow her to see that maybe the MMC was lying and used the Wristcuffs as a means of controlling the minds of Non-Dreamers.
Amelia in my opinion was a bit impressionable. She meets a guy and him along with his aunt tells her about how the MMC is trying to control people. I felt that she believed the story way too easily and with nothing to fall back on. I also found her selfish and in my opinion she kept forgetting that she wasn't the only one in the world.
I wasn't feeling this story a few chapters in already and I feel that the love triangle made it worse. It was unnecessary and could have been forgone. I didn't relate to any of the characters and the 'exciting' or 'action' scenes were a bit of a 'meh' occasion for me. The main big scene, that climax, was extremely anti-climatic for me.
I had to force myself to finish this book and because I lost interest less than halfway through, it made it more difficult for me to finish. I honestly didn't enjoy this read. It was a downer for me.
Dawn of the Dreamer is a story about how the world is being controlled by the MultiMind Corporation through microchips implanted in the wrist. The world is seemingly divided into two: The Non-Dreamers ('normal' people) and the Dreamers. Being a Dreamer in this new world means that something is wrong with you and it needs to be fixed. Amelia, being a Dreamer volunteers to go to the MMC so that they can figure out where the problem is, only she meets people who allow her to see that maybe the MMC was lying and used the Wristcuffs as a means of controlling the minds of Non-Dreamers.
Amelia in my opinion was a bit impressionable. She meets a guy and him along with his aunt tells her about how the MMC is trying to control people. I felt that she believed the story way too easily and with nothing to fall back on. I also found her selfish and in my opinion she kept forgetting that she wasn't the only one in the world.
I wasn't feeling this story a few chapters in already and I feel that the love triangle made it worse. It was unnecessary and could have been forgone. I didn't relate to any of the characters and the 'exciting' or 'action' scenes were a bit of a 'meh' occasion for me. The main big scene, that climax, was extremely anti-climatic for me.
I had to force myself to finish this book and because I lost interest less than halfway through, it made it more difficult for me to finish. I honestly didn't enjoy this read. It was a downer for me.
January 24, 2016
I received a copy from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 3.15
I wish I could say that I loved the story, but I can't. It was a great interesting concept and had great promise. However, I do not think it was as good as it could have been. The story was okay. I thought it did drag out in some parts, which made me lose interest.
The characters were good. Amelia is known as a "dreamer," because no one is able to control her dreams unlike other people. I thought she was good, but not great. She did not connect with me that much, which I find to be a shame.
There was a little bit of love triangle in this story. I thought that this was a slow paced book. The ending was good. I thought the author did a great job of retaining my attention at the end. Thank you L.J. Higgins for the opportunity to read the book. Overall, an okay read.
Actual Rating: 3.15
I wish I could say that I loved the story, but I can't. It was a great interesting concept and had great promise. However, I do not think it was as good as it could have been. The story was okay. I thought it did drag out in some parts, which made me lose interest.
The characters were good. Amelia is known as a "dreamer," because no one is able to control her dreams unlike other people. I thought she was good, but not great. She did not connect with me that much, which I find to be a shame.
There was a little bit of love triangle in this story. I thought that this was a slow paced book. The ending was good. I thought the author did a great job of retaining my attention at the end. Thank you L.J. Higgins for the opportunity to read the book. Overall, an okay read.
August 27, 2015
L.J Higgins creates a believable and scary future. In a tale of questionable morals by big corporations, it makes you wonder just how far the human race is willing to take personal technology. With microchips being inserted to our bank cards in our present, it’s not a stretch to believe we may, one day, be microchipped under our skin.
Plot: The plot gripped me from the beginning and I loved the premise of it. The MMC invents a Wristcuff which is worn over an implanted microchip. It’s marketed as an amazing technology that’s the next step in evolution. It gives you pleasant dreams, and more rest means you’ll be able to focus better, live longer lives, and be healthier than you ever had been.
But what about those who the Wristcuffs don’t work on? The ones who still dream? They’re seen as freaks, untrustworthy, unemployable, and undesirable. The MMC promises to find a cure for those it doesn’t work on so everyone will eventually be able to reap the benefits of the Wristcuff. But the MMC is not as they seem.
Characters: The main character, Amelia, was definitely likeable and relatable. She tended to ramble and get lost in her thoughts a lot, which made her realistic, but also made the book lull at times.
I felt the relationships Amelia formed with the supporting characters were a bit rushed, and we were told how close she and others had become instead of being shown such closeness through dialogue or acts of kindness. Where the relationships do work is the connection between Amelia and Sarah. Their friendship was realistic with its ups and downs.
There’s a love triangle which some people won’t like (I, however loved, because it was handled well and I’m a sucker for that kind of thing. There was never any cheating. I hate love triangles when cheating is involved) And if I had one issue with the book, it’s that SHE PICKED THE WRONG GUY! *grumble grumble*
I felt there were times where we were told of menial tasks when the focus could’ve been spent on building her relationships of those around her.
I’m not big on reading about dreams in books,(but kind of hard to escape that with DREAMER in the title) so some of the dreams started getting monotonous, but those who are into dream interpretation would LOVE this book.
Overall, it was written well, it was entertaining, and I know it’s going to be part of a series, so I can’t wait for the next one.
Plot: The plot gripped me from the beginning and I loved the premise of it. The MMC invents a Wristcuff which is worn over an implanted microchip. It’s marketed as an amazing technology that’s the next step in evolution. It gives you pleasant dreams, and more rest means you’ll be able to focus better, live longer lives, and be healthier than you ever had been.
But what about those who the Wristcuffs don’t work on? The ones who still dream? They’re seen as freaks, untrustworthy, unemployable, and undesirable. The MMC promises to find a cure for those it doesn’t work on so everyone will eventually be able to reap the benefits of the Wristcuff. But the MMC is not as they seem.
Characters: The main character, Amelia, was definitely likeable and relatable. She tended to ramble and get lost in her thoughts a lot, which made her realistic, but also made the book lull at times.
I felt the relationships Amelia formed with the supporting characters were a bit rushed, and we were told how close she and others had become instead of being shown such closeness through dialogue or acts of kindness. Where the relationships do work is the connection between Amelia and Sarah. Their friendship was realistic with its ups and downs.
There’s a love triangle which some people won’t like (I, however loved, because it was handled well and I’m a sucker for that kind of thing. There was never any cheating. I hate love triangles when cheating is involved) And if I had one issue with the book, it’s that SHE PICKED THE WRONG GUY! *grumble grumble*
I felt there were times where we were told of menial tasks when the focus could’ve been spent on building her relationships of those around her.
I’m not big on reading about dreams in books,(but kind of hard to escape that with DREAMER in the title) so some of the dreams started getting monotonous, but those who are into dream interpretation would LOVE this book.
Overall, it was written well, it was entertaining, and I know it’s going to be part of a series, so I can’t wait for the next one.
December 25, 2015
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*I received this book through goodreads group YA Buddy Readers' Corner for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not altered in any way.*
I'm deciding between 2.75 stars and 3. I actually really liked the book in the first half, but I wasn't as moved in the second half. The story was imaginative and original, and for a while I really liked it but the story started to drag after the 70% mark for me.
The concept of Dawn of the Dreamer was really original; I loved the concept. The execution for a good portion was good, but there were some times where the story just fell short.
The main issue I had with the novel were the characters. To be quite honest, Amelia bothered me a lot. It wasn't just one thing that bothered me, but a compilation of a lot of little things. Amelia, Joe, and Cameron seemed to be really the only characters that were not one dimensional. Sarah was the classic old best friend that the main character is drifting from while Rose is the new friend that is a better fit to said main character's growing maturity. Unfortunately, those two characters are always seen in young adult novels.
One thing that was done pretty well was the love triangle. For the first time in a long time, the main character ended up with the person I wasn't expecting her to. I had a feeling it was going differently that I first anticipated about halfway through the novel.
My other complaint is that the climax seemed a bit too easy. No one truly got hurt to the point it was life threatening. This one character does get shot in the arm, but I think it would have been more moving if she had been shot in the stomach so that I would actually be nervous.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book, but it wasn't for me either. I would be interested to see what happens in the upcoming books, because everything wrapped up quite nicely at the end. Who knows if I'll continue this series? If the opportunity presents itself, I just might. I don't necessarily recommend this novel, but I don't discourage you from reading this either.
*I received this book through goodreads group YA Buddy Readers' Corner for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not altered in any way.*
I'm deciding between 2.75 stars and 3. I actually really liked the book in the first half, but I wasn't as moved in the second half. The story was imaginative and original, and for a while I really liked it but the story started to drag after the 70% mark for me.
The concept of Dawn of the Dreamer was really original; I loved the concept. The execution for a good portion was good, but there were some times where the story just fell short.
The main issue I had with the novel were the characters. To be quite honest, Amelia bothered me a lot. It wasn't just one thing that bothered me, but a compilation of a lot of little things. Amelia, Joe, and Cameron seemed to be really the only characters that were not one dimensional. Sarah was the classic old best friend that the main character is drifting from while Rose is the new friend that is a better fit to said main character's growing maturity. Unfortunately, those two characters are always seen in young adult novels.
One thing that was done pretty well was the love triangle. For the first time in a long time, the main character ended up with the person I wasn't expecting her to. I had a feeling it was going differently that I first anticipated about halfway through the novel.
My other complaint is that the climax seemed a bit too easy. No one truly got hurt to the point it was life threatening. This one character does get shot in the arm, but I think it would have been more moving if she had been shot in the stomach so that I would actually be nervous.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book, but it wasn't for me either. I would be interested to see what happens in the upcoming books, because everything wrapped up quite nicely at the end. Who knows if I'll continue this series? If the opportunity presents itself, I just might. I don't necessarily recommend this novel, but I don't discourage you from reading this either.
October 31, 2015
(I received a copy from the author, In exchange for an honest review.)
I didn't love the main character in this, but she was okay. I felt quite sorry for her at times.
The storyline in this was interesting, but the pacing was a bit too slow for me, so the book dragged in areas unfortunately.
Overall, An okay read.
I didn't love the main character in this, but she was okay. I felt quite sorry for her at times.
The storyline in this was interesting, but the pacing was a bit too slow for me, so the book dragged in areas unfortunately.
Overall, An okay read.
February 12, 2020
I'm sorry. As much as I would like to give this book a higher rating, I knew by the time I reached half point that I wouldn't.
I requested a copy because the synopsis sounded interesting. But I was very disappointed by it. There was absolutely nothing original about it. The details were unbearably vague and, not to mention, not very believable.
After reading it, I feel like the author had a small idea and instead of trying to expand the world that she was thinking of, she thought "How do I write a typical YA novel?" Because I swear to god, it felt like the author read a manual titled 'How to Write a YA Novel', and went with it.
Lets see what the ingredients of a typical, cheesy YA novel are:
1. A female protagonist - check
2. An evil government or Corporation - check
3. A love triangle - check
4. A revolution - check
And while these ingredients can work if you use them in the right way and put some thought into it, they can also become a disaster. In this case, it was the latter.
The attempts to make it into a YA novel were so transparent, it pissed me off.
The protagonist talked to a total of two guys and that too was just so they could be a part of the love-triangle (it was super obvious from the beginning. Deserved nothing more than an eye-roll.) and the story of the new corporation and why it existed, what it did, why it was evil etc. was bullshit. The protagonist was basically a Mary-Sue-wannabe who was "special" meaning she was hypocritical, selfish, whiny and constantly felt sorry for herself. And the revolution was... anti-climactic, to say the least.
Only reason I'm not giving it 1 star is because I've read worse, especially when it comes to the writing, which was relatively okay. It was dull and unexciting but not the worst. Although, the author does need to work on the conversations. They were very short and didn't give us much of anything.
Also:
1. In the beginning, the author overdid the metaphorical aspect of the description. It seems to be common with debut authors. They either overdo it or underdo it.
2. The scenes that needed tension or enthusiasm, the kind that made your grip the edges of your seat weren't there. There were scenes that had the potential to be that way but they were presented in a dull way.
3. Character development was a huge issue. It seemed that the author made the characters according to the requirements of the scene instead of creating a personality for them. If the situation wanted someone to react aggressively, it didn't matter which character was there, they would react aggressively as if they had no traits of their own.
That's it for the review. I don't recommend the book but I think that the author could get better. This was just the first book. I know authors whose books I've given five stars to, who started off with really bad books. Maybe L.J. Higgins will get better too.
I requested a copy because the synopsis sounded interesting. But I was very disappointed by it. There was absolutely nothing original about it. The details were unbearably vague and, not to mention, not very believable.
After reading it, I feel like the author had a small idea and instead of trying to expand the world that she was thinking of, she thought "How do I write a typical YA novel?" Because I swear to god, it felt like the author read a manual titled 'How to Write a YA Novel', and went with it.
Lets see what the ingredients of a typical, cheesy YA novel are:
1. A female protagonist - check
2. An evil government or Corporation - check
3. A love triangle - check
4. A revolution - check
And while these ingredients can work if you use them in the right way and put some thought into it, they can also become a disaster. In this case, it was the latter.
The attempts to make it into a YA novel were so transparent, it pissed me off.
The protagonist talked to a total of two guys and that too was just so they could be a part of the love-triangle (it was super obvious from the beginning. Deserved nothing more than an eye-roll.) and the story of the new corporation and why it existed, what it did, why it was evil etc. was bullshit. The protagonist was basically a Mary-Sue-wannabe who was "special" meaning she was hypocritical, selfish, whiny and constantly felt sorry for herself. And the revolution was... anti-climactic, to say the least.
Only reason I'm not giving it 1 star is because I've read worse, especially when it comes to the writing, which was relatively okay. It was dull and unexciting but not the worst. Although, the author does need to work on the conversations. They were very short and didn't give us much of anything.
Also:
1. In the beginning, the author overdid the metaphorical aspect of the description. It seems to be common with debut authors. They either overdo it or underdo it.
2. The scenes that needed tension or enthusiasm, the kind that made your grip the edges of your seat weren't there. There were scenes that had the potential to be that way but they were presented in a dull way.
3. Character development was a huge issue. It seemed that the author made the characters according to the requirements of the scene instead of creating a personality for them. If the situation wanted someone to react aggressively, it didn't matter which character was there, they would react aggressively as if they had no traits of their own.
That's it for the review. I don't recommend the book but I think that the author could get better. This was just the first book. I know authors whose books I've given five stars to, who started off with really bad books. Maybe L.J. Higgins will get better too.
November 13, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
This story I found was great, I really enjoyed this one. L. J. Higgins manages to suck you in from the very first word. It shows the warped minds that revolve around money. You are deemed not right and an outsider if you are a dreamer! A dreamer is an individual that the wrist-chip and or wristcuff doesn't work on. That means you have your own dreams and they cannot implant wants and desires into your mind through controlled dreams.
This story is based on Mind manipulation, Organisations that have pulled recourses together to form the MMC ( Multi Mind Corporation ) they are organisations that after humans started wanting less and less, and were happy without constantly wanting more and spending, formed together and created the MMC, which were there to in a round about way control the minds of every one. by introducing the wristcuff, that implanted thoughts deep in your subconscious, to make you want more, desire more and be less happy with what you have.
The main character is Amelia I really liked her character, she was at the beginning a very lonely character that because of being a dreamer was very much an outsider, and felt out of place in the world she lived in, if it wasn't for her best friend Sarah she wouldn't have had any life at all. But through out the book she became a strong character. Knowing more of what she wanted and she started to think for herself. There was a bit of a love triangle thing going on in the book, Amelia had to choose between two lovely boys, which is a hard thing to do when you don't really know yourself! She struggled with knowing what she felt or wanted, but I'm glad to say she does choose and it all pans out ok in the end.
Joe was a great character, I adored his happy go lucky character, he made me smile quite often through the book.
Cameron was shamazing!! I really liked him, what a strong steady character.
This book was very well written and I fully recommend it.
This story I found was great, I really enjoyed this one. L. J. Higgins manages to suck you in from the very first word. It shows the warped minds that revolve around money. You are deemed not right and an outsider if you are a dreamer! A dreamer is an individual that the wrist-chip and or wristcuff doesn't work on. That means you have your own dreams and they cannot implant wants and desires into your mind through controlled dreams.
This story is based on Mind manipulation, Organisations that have pulled recourses together to form the MMC ( Multi Mind Corporation ) they are organisations that after humans started wanting less and less, and were happy without constantly wanting more and spending, formed together and created the MMC, which were there to in a round about way control the minds of every one. by introducing the wristcuff, that implanted thoughts deep in your subconscious, to make you want more, desire more and be less happy with what you have.
The main character is Amelia I really liked her character, she was at the beginning a very lonely character that because of being a dreamer was very much an outsider, and felt out of place in the world she lived in, if it wasn't for her best friend Sarah she wouldn't have had any life at all. But through out the book she became a strong character. Knowing more of what she wanted and she started to think for herself. There was a bit of a love triangle thing going on in the book, Amelia had to choose between two lovely boys, which is a hard thing to do when you don't really know yourself! She struggled with knowing what she felt or wanted, but I'm glad to say she does choose and it all pans out ok in the end.
Joe was a great character, I adored his happy go lucky character, he made me smile quite often through the book.
Cameron was shamazing!! I really liked him, what a strong steady character.
This book was very well written and I fully recommend it.
August 11, 2015
In the near future, the huge and powerful MultiMind Corporation has invented a piece of technology that promises better health and less stress and is, in their words, "the next step in human evolution": the Wristochip. This device, inserted into the wrists of most of the population, effectively eliminates bad thoughts and replaces them with good ones.
Uh-oh.
Amelia Bailey is one of the few people who doesn't seem to be affected by the Wristochip, judging by her horrible nightmares. The MMC treats her in the hopes of finding a "cure" for her condition, which is in fact a front for finding a way to make her, and others like her (called "Dreamers") just another mindless sheep, slave to the MMC's wiles.
When Amelia realizes that her dreams are a warning, she and a handful of others must not only find a way to escape from the MMC's clutches, but to find a way to bring down this powerful corporation, which seems to have the entire country in its thrall.
This was a good story. Amelia was a strong main character, and she was surrounded by a good cast of supporters. The premise was also well set-up, and it was fairly easy to read. However, there were a few plot holes that stretched my imagination a little bit too far to believe the eventual outcome, and that is why I am not giving it five stars.
However, I still do recommend this book, and am looking forward to the next book in the series!
Uh-oh.
Amelia Bailey is one of the few people who doesn't seem to be affected by the Wristochip, judging by her horrible nightmares. The MMC treats her in the hopes of finding a "cure" for her condition, which is in fact a front for finding a way to make her, and others like her (called "Dreamers") just another mindless sheep, slave to the MMC's wiles.
When Amelia realizes that her dreams are a warning, she and a handful of others must not only find a way to escape from the MMC's clutches, but to find a way to bring down this powerful corporation, which seems to have the entire country in its thrall.
This was a good story. Amelia was a strong main character, and she was surrounded by a good cast of supporters. The premise was also well set-up, and it was fairly easy to read. However, there were a few plot holes that stretched my imagination a little bit too far to believe the eventual outcome, and that is why I am not giving it five stars.
However, I still do recommend this book, and am looking forward to the next book in the series!
August 3, 2016
Dawn of the Dreamer was a book I really enjoyed, despite a rather slow start.
In 2023, a company called the MultiMind Corporation (MMC) has invented the Wristcuff, which is supposed to control people’s dreams, but also secretly manipulates them to buy certain brands. It’s not required to own one, but you pretty much can’t function in society without one. However, the Wristcuff doesn’t work for everyone: some people still have their own dreams, and they are called Dreamers. The MMC studies these people to try and figure out why the Wristcuffs don’t work on them, and to discover a way to make them work.
Like I said, the book began slowly, but it was worth sticking with it for a few chapters until it picked up. There were a couple plot points which seemed to come out of nowhere, and the ending was a tad confusing. But overall, it all hung together well, and I really found myself getting into the story. There was a subtle social commentary underlying the story too – and I love social commentary. :) Amelia was a good main character with her flaws; unfortunately, those flaws occasionally made me dislike her. Joe and Sarah were great sidekicks.
Whilst Dawn of the Dreamer could occasionally have benefited from a story editor, overall it was a very enjoyable read and I would recommend it to people who like soft dystopian fiction.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
In 2023, a company called the MultiMind Corporation (MMC) has invented the Wristcuff, which is supposed to control people’s dreams, but also secretly manipulates them to buy certain brands. It’s not required to own one, but you pretty much can’t function in society without one. However, the Wristcuff doesn’t work for everyone: some people still have their own dreams, and they are called Dreamers. The MMC studies these people to try and figure out why the Wristcuffs don’t work on them, and to discover a way to make them work.
Like I said, the book began slowly, but it was worth sticking with it for a few chapters until it picked up. There were a couple plot points which seemed to come out of nowhere, and the ending was a tad confusing. But overall, it all hung together well, and I really found myself getting into the story. There was a subtle social commentary underlying the story too – and I love social commentary. :) Amelia was a good main character with her flaws; unfortunately, those flaws occasionally made me dislike her. Joe and Sarah were great sidekicks.
Whilst Dawn of the Dreamer could occasionally have benefited from a story editor, overall it was a very enjoyable read and I would recommend it to people who like soft dystopian fiction.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
November 10, 2015
“If you believe in yourself others will believe in you…” - L J Higgins
Dawn of the dreamer is a very rewarding dystopian novel with good pacing and great writing. Amelia’s reality is actually not so far from ours. Phones, tablets, adds, products, shopping… all have become indispensable appendixes to our lives.
Amelia has the ability to not succumb to the power of a controlling wristband. She’s seen as an outcast for this. When she learns there is nothing wrong to be able to dream, she begins to believe in herself, she falls in love and she fights for her friends and family against the powerful corporations that manipulates dreams and world.
I couldn’t put it down.
It takes us on a journey to stand up for freedom and for our dreams. Usually endings are hard to write and they mostly disappoint people. This was not the case, although this is a trilogy, the book stands alone perfectly and it ends in a very satisfying way.
I would recommend this book to all of those who have been living under the shadow of a selfish friend/ relationship.
You can stand for yourself and make choices of your own.
Dawn of the dreamer is a very rewarding dystopian novel with good pacing and great writing. Amelia’s reality is actually not so far from ours. Phones, tablets, adds, products, shopping… all have become indispensable appendixes to our lives.
Amelia has the ability to not succumb to the power of a controlling wristband. She’s seen as an outcast for this. When she learns there is nothing wrong to be able to dream, she begins to believe in herself, she falls in love and she fights for her friends and family against the powerful corporations that manipulates dreams and world.
I couldn’t put it down.
It takes us on a journey to stand up for freedom and for our dreams. Usually endings are hard to write and they mostly disappoint people. This was not the case, although this is a trilogy, the book stands alone perfectly and it ends in a very satisfying way.
I would recommend this book to all of those who have been living under the shadow of a selfish friend/ relationship.
You can stand for yourself and make choices of your own.
April 3, 2016
This was an interesting story. The author creates a future that could possibly happen. Being microchipped sounds unrealistic, but it's actually something people do fear in the present day. So reading the blurb intrigued me enough to give this book a chance. I'm glad I did because, despite the slow beginning, I ended up enjoying the actual story line.
The MC Amelia basically is a dreamer, which goes against the norm from the creation of Wristcuffs. Dreamers are looked down upon in society, and they are study subjects at the MMC, the creators of the Wristcuffs.
Amelia soon learns the dreams are actual warnings. And I'll stop there with the summary because I don't want to spoil the plot.
I believe this is a great start to the series. There were some areas where the pacing slowed and pulled me out of the story, but the actual story plot outshined those lull periods.
I definitely recommend this book. It's a great debut novel, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
The MC Amelia basically is a dreamer, which goes against the norm from the creation of Wristcuffs. Dreamers are looked down upon in society, and they are study subjects at the MMC, the creators of the Wristcuffs.
Amelia soon learns the dreams are actual warnings. And I'll stop there with the summary because I don't want to spoil the plot.
I believe this is a great start to the series. There were some areas where the pacing slowed and pulled me out of the story, but the actual story plot outshined those lull periods.
I definitely recommend this book. It's a great debut novel, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
April 14, 2017
The idea of a corporation controlling your dreams, and through that what you do, is scary. I got hooked once I started reading the story, but around halfway it became a little more difficult to continue. Amelia was a likable main character, but I didn't care for the love triangle part. I did think the ending happened too easily and quickly, but I liked the way it ended.
August 18, 2017
It's rare to see the first novel in a series wrap everything up nice and neat without giving a teaser as to what's going to happen next. Sure, the reader has a good idea of who's going to be involved, but literally left guessing as to the capacity.
Amelia is Dreamer, and I don't mean her head's in the clouds. She's one of few that maintains uncontrolled dreams, as compared to the rest of the population. With the creation of Wristcuffs, people are supposed to enjoy a better life. It allows the wearers dreams to be controlled, feeding them subliminal messages like in that episode of Futurama. Because that doesn't work on Amelia, she's an outcast. There's something wrong with her. And, as with any technology, I'm sure you can already see the downside and how it's used in the conflict.
Pretty standard when it comes to futurism. Predictable route of one corporation with a monopoly on controlling the populace. While straightforward with its formula, I did like the Dreamer/Non-Dreamer dynamic. It added a nice extra layer of depth to the conflict.
There were a lot of characters I really liked. Most of them, in a few different ways, served the plot well. What made me kind of sad, however, is that this novel ran into a problem that many seem to with a woman as the main character. While she's interesting and well-written, it feels like her purpose is only to further the plot of other characters. She's always being saved. She's dependent on other people. Now, I'm not saying that's a terrible thing in moderation. Amelia, as the main character, felt like a bystander in her own story. Just a catalyst. There's good development there, and great potential, it just didn't feel maximized for this novel.
There were a few other inconsistencies littered throughout. Some of them felt like good, natural progression, but the time jump left information out. Especially towards the middle/end of the novel. They're noticeable, but not deal-breaking. The rest of the story flowed well, and I really liked the fact that things were wrapped up completely at the end, but the reader knows that it's not really the end. They know something more is coming, just not how it's going to play out. I think that was very well done.
All in all, not bad. The narrative itself was well-written. It's piqued my interest enough that I'm genuinely interested in reading the next one and seeing where things go.
Amelia is Dreamer, and I don't mean her head's in the clouds. She's one of few that maintains uncontrolled dreams, as compared to the rest of the population. With the creation of Wristcuffs, people are supposed to enjoy a better life. It allows the wearers dreams to be controlled, feeding them subliminal messages like in that episode of Futurama. Because that doesn't work on Amelia, she's an outcast. There's something wrong with her. And, as with any technology, I'm sure you can already see the downside and how it's used in the conflict.
Pretty standard when it comes to futurism. Predictable route of one corporation with a monopoly on controlling the populace. While straightforward with its formula, I did like the Dreamer/Non-Dreamer dynamic. It added a nice extra layer of depth to the conflict.
There were a lot of characters I really liked. Most of them, in a few different ways, served the plot well. What made me kind of sad, however, is that this novel ran into a problem that many seem to with a woman as the main character. While she's interesting and well-written, it feels like her purpose is only to further the plot of other characters. She's always being saved. She's dependent on other people. Now, I'm not saying that's a terrible thing in moderation. Amelia, as the main character, felt like a bystander in her own story. Just a catalyst. There's good development there, and great potential, it just didn't feel maximized for this novel.
There were a few other inconsistencies littered throughout. Some of them felt like good, natural progression, but the time jump left information out. Especially towards the middle/end of the novel. They're noticeable, but not deal-breaking. The rest of the story flowed well, and I really liked the fact that things were wrapped up completely at the end, but the reader knows that it's not really the end. They know something more is coming, just not how it's going to play out. I think that was very well done.
All in all, not bad. The narrative itself was well-written. It's piqued my interest enough that I'm genuinely interested in reading the next one and seeing where things go.
June 22, 2017
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is the first time I've read anything by this author, and this book is a gem. The quality of the writing and the construction is a pleasure to experience. i fell right into the story and couldn't put it down. It's a chilling, compelling story, a nail biters nightmare. I don't want to give anything away, but it's a fantastic read.
July 12, 2017
This is the first book I have read by L.J. Higgins, but after reading it I will be reading more !
I just loved how you connected with the characters they are well developed and flawed like you and me and go through so much you can't help but shed a tear or 2 while reading. The story line is captivating and to be honest how far fetched is it really!? You will not help but to fall in love with not only Amelia , Joe, Sarah, Rose and Cameron but also Aunt Dawn as they o through fighting for theirs and others freedom.
I was given an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
I just loved how you connected with the characters they are well developed and flawed like you and me and go through so much you can't help but shed a tear or 2 while reading. The story line is captivating and to be honest how far fetched is it really!? You will not help but to fall in love with not only Amelia , Joe, Sarah, Rose and Cameron but also Aunt Dawn as they o through fighting for theirs and others freedom.
I was given an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
October 21, 2015
Corporations controlling our lives through dreams. Rebels fighting the system to protect the people they love. People risking their lives for their friends and falling in love in the process. What's not to love?
Amelia is a dreamer- one of the lucky few who can't be controlled by a corporation and gets to experience her own dreams. Only, society does not see her as lucky, but as damaged, something to be fixed. She too believes something is wrong with her until she meets people that convince her that's not true. How do you save a world full of people that are completely under the control of the very thing you are trying to fight?
I love love love the premise of this book. It's so immaginative that I don't think the author could go wrong. And they didn't. The writing is good and the characters are so well developed that you can't help but root for them. Amelia gives you the impression that she can do anything she attempts. That's a special character.
I wasn't a huge fan of the dreams themselves, in this story. More often than not, I found myself skimming those paragraphs. Luckily, those were a small part of the book so they didn't really hinder me to much in my desire to keep reading and reading until I was done.
Amelia is a dreamer- one of the lucky few who can't be controlled by a corporation and gets to experience her own dreams. Only, society does not see her as lucky, but as damaged, something to be fixed. She too believes something is wrong with her until she meets people that convince her that's not true. How do you save a world full of people that are completely under the control of the very thing you are trying to fight?
I love love love the premise of this book. It's so immaginative that I don't think the author could go wrong. And they didn't. The writing is good and the characters are so well developed that you can't help but root for them. Amelia gives you the impression that she can do anything she attempts. That's a special character.
I wasn't a huge fan of the dreams themselves, in this story. More often than not, I found myself skimming those paragraphs. Luckily, those were a small part of the book so they didn't really hinder me to much in my desire to keep reading and reading until I was done.
February 19, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed this unique story. Amelia is a Dreamer, and the veil of ignorance is lifted when she meets Nurse Cam and Joe who help her see through the lies and secrets of the MultiMind Corporation.
In 2023, the innovative MMC released a Wristcuff to be worn over a microchip implanted beneath its host’s skin, giving the wearer pleasant dreams. Better sleep promotes a peaceful lifestyle and improved health. At least this is what the MMC have the population believing. There are those for whom this technology fails to work: Dreamers, like Amelia and Rose (and Joe). They’re shunned because of their inability to adapt and evolve like the rest of the human race.
Amelia decides to fight for the freedom to dream. With the help from her BFF, Sarah, and her new friend, Rose, the four friends vow to bring MMC down.
Highly entertaining and kept me turning the pages. Nice pace and fun characters. I did struggle at times trying to figure out who was speaking and the tad bit over use of inner dialogue by Amelia always questioning herself made me not like Amelia at times ... but overall I did enjoy the read.
In 2023, the innovative MMC released a Wristcuff to be worn over a microchip implanted beneath its host’s skin, giving the wearer pleasant dreams. Better sleep promotes a peaceful lifestyle and improved health. At least this is what the MMC have the population believing. There are those for whom this technology fails to work: Dreamers, like Amelia and Rose (and Joe). They’re shunned because of their inability to adapt and evolve like the rest of the human race.
Amelia decides to fight for the freedom to dream. With the help from her BFF, Sarah, and her new friend, Rose, the four friends vow to bring MMC down.
Highly entertaining and kept me turning the pages. Nice pace and fun characters. I did struggle at times trying to figure out who was speaking and the tad bit over use of inner dialogue by Amelia always questioning herself made me not like Amelia at times ... but overall I did enjoy the read.
April 22, 2016
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Bethany Wicker's review Apr 21, 16 · edit
it was amazing
Read in April, 2016
L.J. Higgins creates an interesting futuristic world that makes you appreciate your dreams. In Amelia's world, dreaming your own, unprogrammed dreams makes you an outcast. It means you're broken, which also means that there's people out there who wants to fix you. Amelia is a Dreamer, which means the cuffs that control dreams don't work on her. She can dream freely, but is embarrassed by it since society makes you out to be a freak. Until she meets Joe. He and his aunt are proud Dreamers and open her eyes to how amazing it is to be a Dreamer. But things can go very wrong when challenging the new norms of society. Especially when Amelia gets landed in a psych ward.
This story kept me intrigued with every twist and turn and is a great opening to the Dreamer series. I look forward to starting the second one.
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Bethany Wicker's review Apr 21, 16 · edit
it was amazing
Read in April, 2016
L.J. Higgins creates an interesting futuristic world that makes you appreciate your dreams. In Amelia's world, dreaming your own, unprogrammed dreams makes you an outcast. It means you're broken, which also means that there's people out there who wants to fix you. Amelia is a Dreamer, which means the cuffs that control dreams don't work on her. She can dream freely, but is embarrassed by it since society makes you out to be a freak. Until she meets Joe. He and his aunt are proud Dreamers and open her eyes to how amazing it is to be a Dreamer. But things can go very wrong when challenging the new norms of society. Especially when Amelia gets landed in a psych ward.
This story kept me intrigued with every twist and turn and is a great opening to the Dreamer series. I look forward to starting the second one.
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September 15, 2016
Amelia is a dreamer in a world where no one dreams anymore ensuring a good nights sleep thanks to their handy wristocuff and wrist chip. The wristocuff doesn't work for Amelia and she is branded an outcast and faces shameful discrimination.
The premise of this book was good and the story itself wasn't bad. No greivous spelling and grammar errors were found. I just found Amelia, who we were supposed to sympathize with, not a very likable character. She felt really immature and self-centered, making really stupid decisions and thinking everything is her fault. Also, many of her thoughts were really repetitious, and we spent far too much time in her thoughts.
The over-the-top physical descriptions of every new character's hairstyle and clothing irked me too, and surprisingly in this dystopian world, all the women seemed to have long hair. *eyeroll*
I actually liked the book ok, but I won't be rushing out to buy the sequel.
The premise of this book was good and the story itself wasn't bad. No greivous spelling and grammar errors were found. I just found Amelia, who we were supposed to sympathize with, not a very likable character. She felt really immature and self-centered, making really stupid decisions and thinking everything is her fault. Also, many of her thoughts were really repetitious, and we spent far too much time in her thoughts.
The over-the-top physical descriptions of every new character's hairstyle and clothing irked me too, and surprisingly in this dystopian world, all the women seemed to have long hair. *eyeroll*
I actually liked the book ok, but I won't be rushing out to buy the sequel.
May 24, 2016
Dawn of the Dreamer is the first book in the Dreamer Trilogy and it really pulled me in. I loved the concept of society being microchipped since it could very well be a scary and realistic future for us all.
Amelia, the MC, is a dreamer. The wristcuffs do not work on her. She is different from the rest of society, made to feel inferior since she has not 'advanced' as quickly as others. Until she meets other dreamers and made to see that they are not outcasts but possibly mankind's hope for salvation.
The characters in this book are well developed and believable. It has a great plot and good storytelling. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was Amelia's indecisiveness between the two love interests. That kind of annoyed me a little, but not enough to distract from the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series. 4.5 out of 5 stars :)
Amelia, the MC, is a dreamer. The wristcuffs do not work on her. She is different from the rest of society, made to feel inferior since she has not 'advanced' as quickly as others. Until she meets other dreamers and made to see that they are not outcasts but possibly mankind's hope for salvation.
The characters in this book are well developed and believable. It has a great plot and good storytelling. The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars was Amelia's indecisiveness between the two love interests. That kind of annoyed me a little, but not enough to distract from the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series. 4.5 out of 5 stars :)
June 3, 2015
I really enjoyed Dawn of the Dreamer, I am a big fan of dystopian novels and the world that LJ Higgins created with the MMC was a very interesting take on our consumeristic society. The main character Amelia is not your typical heroine, she has issues and hang-ups like real 20 something year olds which is not something you see often in the Young Adult genre. The author draws a very vivid picture in her descriptions and as a lot of the book is dream sequences, it pulls you right into Amelia's nightmares. When I began reading this novel I was not aware that this was a series so that was a nice surprise at the end. I’m looking forward to seeing what will happen next with Amelia and her friends as they battle the MMC.
June 12, 2017
A Chilling Possibility
I remember hearing people rant and rave about the possibility of humans ending up with bar codes on our wrists, bar codes that did everything from being used to pay for your groceries to being your sole source of identification. It terrified them. Higgins has taken that very fear and made it an unquestioned realty. Well, unquestioned by most.
First person POV is always a little weird for me to read, but Higgins does a good job with it. The book could use some TLC in regards to editing, but I have to give this book extra credit for making me cry, not once, but twice. The more I read, the more involved I became with the characters and some emotional twists made them much more believable.
I remember hearing people rant and rave about the possibility of humans ending up with bar codes on our wrists, bar codes that did everything from being used to pay for your groceries to being your sole source of identification. It terrified them. Higgins has taken that very fear and made it an unquestioned realty. Well, unquestioned by most.
First person POV is always a little weird for me to read, but Higgins does a good job with it. The book could use some TLC in regards to editing, but I have to give this book extra credit for making me cry, not once, but twice. The more I read, the more involved I became with the characters and some emotional twists made them much more believable.
December 28, 2015
My first thought when I finished this book was that it could have been a lot more interesting.
Amelia has been branded and stigmatized as a dreamer by the multimind corporation they couldn’t control her dreams like the control the majority of the population.
This fact makes Amalia try to take down the corporation with the help of other dreamers and her best friend.
The storyline is solid, but I found it quite slow.
The romance part it didn’t make any sense for me and the ending was too rushed up.
Amelia has been branded and stigmatized as a dreamer by the multimind corporation they couldn’t control her dreams like the control the majority of the population.
This fact makes Amalia try to take down the corporation with the help of other dreamers and her best friend.
The storyline is solid, but I found it quite slow.
The romance part it didn’t make any sense for me and the ending was too rushed up.
April 4, 2016
Probably one of the most realistic dystopians I’ve ever read.
There is so much about this world that could happen it makes the story much more realistic than many other dystopians out there.
The dream sequences did get to be a little too much at times and that created a bit of a lull in the progression of the story for me.
I enjoyed the characters and the developing relationships between them, but sometimes I wanted to know a little bit more about them than we actually got to see. Overall, this was a solid start to a new series and I’m looking forward to checking out Fall of the Dreamer.
There is so much about this world that could happen it makes the story much more realistic than many other dystopians out there.
The dream sequences did get to be a little too much at times and that created a bit of a lull in the progression of the story for me.
I enjoyed the characters and the developing relationships between them, but sometimes I wanted to know a little bit more about them than we actually got to see. Overall, this was a solid start to a new series and I’m looking forward to checking out Fall of the Dreamer.
April 18, 2016
This Book was amazing! This book was very realistic for a dystopian novel. Higgins was able to create a world that didn't seem "overdone", but still seemed very interesting. I have never read a book like this one. Dawn of the Dreamer also had a love triangle that many novels have, but this love triangle didn't bother me as much. I did think that parts of this book were a little overdone, but it wasn't a big deal. I would still recommend this book to anyone.
January 31, 2016
The storyline is believable, unpredictable, and the relationships between her characters are engaging. Always a good sign this series is going to pull on the heart-strings! I have pre-ordered Fall of the Dreamer already, after reading the teaser in the back of the book. A good start to a promising series!
August 23, 2017
Dawn of the Dreamer (Dreamer Trilogy Book One) by L. J. Higgins, 290 pages, Creativia, 3rd Edition, December 22nd 2015, Genre: Young Adult/Mystery/Science Fiction. Warning: May Contain Spoilers.
Review by Leigh Holland.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I read a news article in which employees allowed themselves to be microchipped by their employer. The employees volunteered and spoke of its advantages, such as not having to replace lost or worn badges, not having to keep track of a badge, and not having to turn one in after no longer employed as it could simply be deactivated. The article also represented opposition to the concept as being born from a sort of religious hysteria, while reinforcing how innocent the wrist chips were. How we should trust them not to do anything dangerous. A friend asked me if I’d ever allow a chip to be inserted in my body. My response was “Over my dead body.” And no, it has nothing to do with religious reasons. It’s a carefully developed distrust of powerful people and organizations seeking even more tools for power. That includes corporations, governments, etc. They may be benignly trying to make our lives easier, but given how rarely that proves to be true, why risk it?
Dawn of the Dreamer shows precisely why no free thinking person should support such an idea. It’s 2023 and the MMC (MultiMind Corporation) has implanted the wristochip in human beings. It regulates sleep and during sleep, makes the person smarter, sharper, better. Touting itself as the next step in human evolution, the rare segment of the population who are immune to the writochip are called the dreamers. They are social pariahs, inferior to the rest of them. Their friends and families turn them into MMC, who imprisons them in the name of ‘curing’ the dreamers. We follow Amelia, a dreamer, as she navigates a world in which she must hide her immunity to the wristochip. Her status affects her self-esteem, which in turn affects her relationships. She believes she’s inferior and behaves as such, playing the subordinate to her best friend, Sarah. Two men are romantically interested in Amelia: Cameron, her nurse at the sleep center, and Joe, a man Sarah dated. When Sarah discovers Joe likes Amelia, Sarah turns Amelia in for believing something may be wrong with what MMC is doing with the wristochips. No more outpatient treatments for Amelia- she’s kidnapped and placed in a research wing to be used as a guinea pig in MMC’s attempts to “cure” all remaining dreamers. As the stakes are raised, Amelia and other dreamers find their very existence at risk.
My favorite character was Cameron. He remained devoted, both to Amelia and the cause of freedom, throughout. He was a rock for Amelia in troubled times. I wished we would’ve learned more about the four primary and supporting characters in this installment of the trilogy, but their characters may be explored further in future books.
The creepiest thing about the article I read a little while ago was the statement that it would be another fifty years before humanity would willingly accept the “wristochip” and “Wristcuff”, because currently there is too much opposition, but that opposition will disappear by then. That’s from real life, not a science fiction novel. Dawn of the Dreamer comes at the right time to remind us why we need to remain opposed to attempts to implant devices within our very bodies, and why we need to continue to teach our children to resist all such efforts. They may tell us they’d never use them for tracking, spying, control, or remote assassination. But how do you really know until it’s too late? Why risk it? I’d rather risk inconvenience from losing my badge.
I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to sci-fi audiences.
Review by Leigh Holland.
Just a couple of weeks ago, I read a news article in which employees allowed themselves to be microchipped by their employer. The employees volunteered and spoke of its advantages, such as not having to replace lost or worn badges, not having to keep track of a badge, and not having to turn one in after no longer employed as it could simply be deactivated. The article also represented opposition to the concept as being born from a sort of religious hysteria, while reinforcing how innocent the wrist chips were. How we should trust them not to do anything dangerous. A friend asked me if I’d ever allow a chip to be inserted in my body. My response was “Over my dead body.” And no, it has nothing to do with religious reasons. It’s a carefully developed distrust of powerful people and organizations seeking even more tools for power. That includes corporations, governments, etc. They may be benignly trying to make our lives easier, but given how rarely that proves to be true, why risk it?
Dawn of the Dreamer shows precisely why no free thinking person should support such an idea. It’s 2023 and the MMC (MultiMind Corporation) has implanted the wristochip in human beings. It regulates sleep and during sleep, makes the person smarter, sharper, better. Touting itself as the next step in human evolution, the rare segment of the population who are immune to the writochip are called the dreamers. They are social pariahs, inferior to the rest of them. Their friends and families turn them into MMC, who imprisons them in the name of ‘curing’ the dreamers. We follow Amelia, a dreamer, as she navigates a world in which she must hide her immunity to the wristochip. Her status affects her self-esteem, which in turn affects her relationships. She believes she’s inferior and behaves as such, playing the subordinate to her best friend, Sarah. Two men are romantically interested in Amelia: Cameron, her nurse at the sleep center, and Joe, a man Sarah dated. When Sarah discovers Joe likes Amelia, Sarah turns Amelia in for believing something may be wrong with what MMC is doing with the wristochips. No more outpatient treatments for Amelia- she’s kidnapped and placed in a research wing to be used as a guinea pig in MMC’s attempts to “cure” all remaining dreamers. As the stakes are raised, Amelia and other dreamers find their very existence at risk.
My favorite character was Cameron. He remained devoted, both to Amelia and the cause of freedom, throughout. He was a rock for Amelia in troubled times. I wished we would’ve learned more about the four primary and supporting characters in this installment of the trilogy, but their characters may be explored further in future books.
The creepiest thing about the article I read a little while ago was the statement that it would be another fifty years before humanity would willingly accept the “wristochip” and “Wristcuff”, because currently there is too much opposition, but that opposition will disappear by then. That’s from real life, not a science fiction novel. Dawn of the Dreamer comes at the right time to remind us why we need to remain opposed to attempts to implant devices within our very bodies, and why we need to continue to teach our children to resist all such efforts. They may tell us they’d never use them for tracking, spying, control, or remote assassination. But how do you really know until it’s too late? Why risk it? I’d rather risk inconvenience from losing my badge.
I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to sci-fi audiences.
December 25, 2018
Whether you’re new to the dystopian genre or it’s one of your favourites, there’s something about this futuristic world and its promise of a better society that will captivate you in Ms Higgins’ debut novel.
In a world where a corporation is ready to solve all your problems thanks to a fancy gadget and a highly evolved microchip, discovering such an incredible gift doesn’t work on her leads our protagonist on a path of self-doubt and insecurity. In a time when it’s bad to have dreams, especially ones that seem a little too real for comfort, Amelia secretly volunteers for a series of tests within the corporation’s laboratories to discover why she’s different. She has little choice. That microchip is in charge of where she can find employment, where she can go, how she can travel and to what social circle she belongs. Being a ‘dreamer’ is a secret to be withheld at all costs. That changes when she meets Joe, another dreamer who’s not afraid of who he is, nor is he convinced the MultiMind Corporation is all they’d have the public believe. And if her increasingly prophetic dreams are anything to go by, Amelia’s afraid he’s right. But how are a couple of dreamers going to take down a corporation that has eyes everywhere and too much invested in their company to let anyone take it away?
I liked Amelia. She grew in strength and confidence as the story progressed. I especially liked the way Ms Higgins wove dream meanings into her story to advance the plot. She also kept me guessing on where the true allegiances of a few of the characters lay. Of course, some of my guesses won’t be confirmed until I read the next two books in her series. An enjoyable read that definitely left me wanting more. :)
In a world where a corporation is ready to solve all your problems thanks to a fancy gadget and a highly evolved microchip, discovering such an incredible gift doesn’t work on her leads our protagonist on a path of self-doubt and insecurity. In a time when it’s bad to have dreams, especially ones that seem a little too real for comfort, Amelia secretly volunteers for a series of tests within the corporation’s laboratories to discover why she’s different. She has little choice. That microchip is in charge of where she can find employment, where she can go, how she can travel and to what social circle she belongs. Being a ‘dreamer’ is a secret to be withheld at all costs. That changes when she meets Joe, another dreamer who’s not afraid of who he is, nor is he convinced the MultiMind Corporation is all they’d have the public believe. And if her increasingly prophetic dreams are anything to go by, Amelia’s afraid he’s right. But how are a couple of dreamers going to take down a corporation that has eyes everywhere and too much invested in their company to let anyone take it away?
I liked Amelia. She grew in strength and confidence as the story progressed. I especially liked the way Ms Higgins wove dream meanings into her story to advance the plot. She also kept me guessing on where the true allegiances of a few of the characters lay. Of course, some of my guesses won’t be confirmed until I read the next two books in her series. An enjoyable read that definitely left me wanting more. :)
November 3, 2021
“If you believe in yourself others will believe in you…” - L J Higgins
Dawn of the dreamer is a very rewarding dystopian novel with good pacing and great writing. Amelia’s reality is actually not so far from ours. Phones, tablets, adds, products, shopping… all have become indispensable appendixes to our lives.
Amelia has the ability to not succumb to the power of a controlling wristband. She’s seen as an outcast for this. When she learns there is nothing wrong to be able to dream, she begins to believe in herself, she falls in love and she fights for her friends and family against the powerful corporations that manipulates dreams and world.
I couldn’t put it down.
It takes us on a journey to stand up for freedom and for our dreams. Usually endings are hard to write and they mostly disappoint people. This was not the case, although this is a trilogy, the book stands alone perfectly and it ends in a very satisfying way.
I would recommend this book to all of those who have been living under the shadow of a selfish friend/ relationship.
You can stand for yourself and make choices of your own.
Dawn of the dreamer is a very rewarding dystopian novel with good pacing and great writing. Amelia’s reality is actually not so far from ours. Phones, tablets, adds, products, shopping… all have become indispensable appendixes to our lives.
Amelia has the ability to not succumb to the power of a controlling wristband. She’s seen as an outcast for this. When she learns there is nothing wrong to be able to dream, she begins to believe in herself, she falls in love and she fights for her friends and family against the powerful corporations that manipulates dreams and world.
I couldn’t put it down.
It takes us on a journey to stand up for freedom and for our dreams. Usually endings are hard to write and they mostly disappoint people. This was not the case, although this is a trilogy, the book stands alone perfectly and it ends in a very satisfying way.
I would recommend this book to all of those who have been living under the shadow of a selfish friend/ relationship.
You can stand for yourself and make choices of your own.
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