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A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares

by Krystal Sutherland (Goodreads Author)

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Dream Keeper (The Dark Dreamer Trilogy, #1)

by Amber R. Duell (Goodreads Author)

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ATHENA goddess of books said: " The premise was really good. I have a thing for secret + mysterious love interests and mash that up with a well-known legend and you have a sold reader over here! The pretty cover fit well with the summary (and actually has something to DO with the s The premise was really good. I have a thing for secret + mysterious love interests and mash that up with a well-known legend and you have a sold reader over here! The pretty cover fit well with the summary (and actually has something to DO with the story, not just some random aesthetic) and everything was shiny and sparkly and very promising.

Howeeevvveeer, (I hate to say this) I was disappointed. The beginning was very dull and slow for me even though the brutal and vivid deaths kept coming. It wasn’t about the pacing, it’s more to do with the writing and how the story was delivered. Despite the gruesome deaths, I felt like their impact wasn’t all that moving as supposed to be.

After a few chapters, I was very much disinterested. I read it in several little tidbits and it wasn’t until halfway through that I said to myself, ‘I spent way too much time reading this book, better finish it. I’ll just get over it already’.

One of the reasons why this was so dull for me was that it lacked mystery in parts that need it. Nora isn’t really the smartest person when it comes to picking up clues, and hse’s pretty much in denial. The story was told in the Sandman’s and Nora’s POVs so the readers get an inside look on what’s going on, but really, it doesn’t take too much to figure out some things.

And the Sandman was not very appealing for me either. Sure, he’s the poor, tortured hero who sacrificed everything. And he also placed a LIFE THREATENING BURDEN ON A TWELVE YEAR OLD GIRL. Just because she “called” to him at that time. And she never even knew the seriousness of the situation until she was SEVENTEEN. Not cool, dude. Not cool.

The Sandman is millenias old and he could not have chosen a better person to hold the secret that could determine the fate of the entire humanity. Note the sarcasm.

I wish the book could have shown more about their story early on. The development of the Sandman and Nora’s friendship. When I was reading the book, I felt like they were strangers who just met and got close immediately. I did not feel the “we’re close friends for around five years now” vibe.

I’m actually feeling guilty to give this book a low rating but “I must not tell lies”. This book did not call me to me and I was very disappointed, that premise just sounded so good. I’ve seen great ratings and reviews of Dream Keeper on Goodreads and even Netgalley, but I guess it isn’t for me. I’m sorry.

If you’re thinking of picking up this book, feel free. I don’t want to hinder anyone from giving this book a chance. We all have different opinions right? So why not give it a try? If you do read it, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with me! I’d love to hear what you think. ...more "

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An Author's Odyssey (The Land of Stories, #5)

by Chris Colfer

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Dec 29, 2018 04:18AM

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“Just like that, the world changed. Aldrik held out both hands before her and helped her to her feet. Vhalla stood, not as a common-born library girl, a soldier, a sorcerer, or a lady, but as an Empress.”
― Elise Kova, Crystal Crowned

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