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jnishi's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful little novel that balances magic and real world things as well as a heroine that is loveable but not perfect
stressedspidergirl's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely a cool idea. I liked that the family makes dreams and nightmares and it's a thing someone can buy in this little town.
It's pretty interesting concept wise, and there's a lot going on overall but it is written for younger readers. As an adult I enjoyed it just fine but I think some people might not find the writing style all that engaging.
It's pretty interesting concept wise, and there's a lot going on overall but it is written for younger readers. As an adult I enjoyed it just fine but I think some people might not find the writing style all that engaging.
mojan's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe 3.5?
I was looking for a book with magic pouring out from every page. In that sense, this book proved to be exactly what I wanted.
Enjoyable, easy read. Great imagination. Maybe the clues were too easy to guess. But I liked the world over all. :)
I was looking for a book with magic pouring out from every page. In that sense, this book proved to be exactly what I wanted.
Enjoyable, easy read. Great imagination. Maybe the clues were too easy to guess. But I liked the world over all. :)
stephaniepoli's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Cool premise but execution needed work. Pacing dragged. I'm reading book 2 now and it's already off to a better start.
emperor_e's review
2.0
I honestly kind of just picked up this book because I loved the cover. The problem is the cover makes it look like it will be kind of cheerier, while the feel of the book is not. I just didn’t love this one as much. It was an interesting concept that I haven’t seen a lot of, but it just wasn’t for me.
It also didn’t help that Maren’s character just kind of annoyed me. She spent a lot of the time not making the best choices. Although it’s easy to critique someone’s choices when your not in that situation.
It also didn’t help that Maren’s character just kind of annoyed me. She spent a lot of the time not making the best choices. Although it’s easy to critique someone’s choices when your not in that situation.
shaffe71's review against another edition
3.0
2.5
I read this because I enjoyed the author's first book. I wouldn't have picked it up if I knew it was so heavy on the blackmail aspects of the story. I might read the second book as it sounds more like something I'd enjoy.
I read this because I enjoyed the author's first book. I wouldn't have picked it up if I knew it was so heavy on the blackmail aspects of the story. I might read the second book as it sounds more like something I'd enjoy.
krwriter8's review against another edition
5.0
A magical middle grade fantasy about a dream shop from which a thief steals nightmares, sisterly love, and making your own dreams come true.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
If nothing else, this book will teach you that you should never negotiate with blackmailers, because it never turns out well. But, having said this, the way that Maren tries to save the day and cooperate, is her undoing, but she, being young, she doesn't know that.
Maren is from a family that can infuse dreams into sachets. Many people in their town have some sort of magic ability, but the ability can't always be used to make money, the way selling dreams can.
Maren is forced to make nightmares.
Good story of friendships, and bullies, and of course, what to do about blackmail. Good world building in the real work, as well.
Thanks to Netgalleky for making this book available for an honest review.
Maren is from a family that can infuse dreams into sachets. Many people in their town have some sort of magic ability, but the ability can't always be used to make money, the way selling dreams can.
Maren is forced to make nightmares.
Good story of friendships, and bullies, and of course, what to do about blackmail. Good world building in the real work, as well.
Thanks to Netgalleky for making this book available for an honest review.