Reviews with content warning for Violence - Reverie

This was an action-packed fantasy with a unique premise that played out in a really explosive cinematic way. I loved the found family vibes and the clever way the reveries came to life, but I clocked the villain as soon as they appeared and I found them a little too archetypal/caricatured at the end. On the whole though, this was a fun read and a solid fantasy.

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theinfinitebookcase's review against another edition

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adventurous

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I had really high expectations for this book but I honestly didn't love it. It was a bit of a fever dream? The plot itself (finding out why these dream things take over and trying to find a way to stop them, while main character tries to recover his memories) wasn't bad, but for much of the story the characters were stuck in these dreams. I didn't find it interesting to read about them navigating the dreams or unraveling them; I didn't particularly care whose dream they were in or why a character who was irrelevant/unknown to me was having an issue that would cause the dream. I also didn't find the main characters very interesting or likeable, including the main character Kane. Honestly Poesy, the evil drag queen, was my favorite character despite them being, well, evil (you know, misguided). Overall, it was okay but I don't really think it was for me.

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zoeelora's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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amberinpieces's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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bookwyrmknits's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is a neat story that considers our dreams (the hopes and goals version of dreams, not the REM sleep version) and daydreams and fantasies, and how they impact our lives and our selves. It is a book that somehow seemed grounded in reality and completely fantastical all at the same time.

The characters were a lot of fun, and (even though the ones I felt the most connection to were the older adult side characters, instead of the teenage protagonists) I enjoyed reading their story.

I think this is a case where the resolution will stick with me longer than the rest of the book. I can imagine the details of the story fading, but the general impression of the epilogue sticking around.

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rini's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was an absolutely delightful and delightfully queer, exciting, adventurous story with a drag queen sorceress! 🏳️‍🌈

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halfwaytoaugust's review

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adventurous

5.0

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beingsimba's review

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Something about this novel was refreshing for me. After a slow start, I was genuinely curious how the plot would unfold in this vibrant yet relatable world.
Once it really got started, I couldn't put it down.

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