Began reading: 28.12.2016
Completed reading: 4.1.2017
Overall rating 5 stars
Note: I received an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
As the veil to the Dream becomes dangerously thin, Josh must stop it from tearing to save the world, in the conclusion to The Dream Walker Trilogy.
Trying to control her powers as the True Dream Walker is hard enough with Feodor as her instructor. But trying to learn her strengths with a broken heart makes it nearly impossible for Josh. When mysterious tears in the veil separating the Dream from the waking world begin to appear, and with Peregrine still on the run and Haley trapped in Death, Josh finds herself truly in over her head. With the World threatening to crumble around her, Josh must figure out who she really is and what she wants in time to save it, herself, and everyone she loves.
Dream Forever by Kit Alloway is the final novel in The Dream Walker Trilogy. It is a young adult novel that consists of genres including fantasy, romance and science fiction. I’m so sad that this trilogy is finally over, but this book was amazing! There was so much to love about this novel and this series!
The novel was well-written, with the use of various literary techniques to add depth and drama to the narrative. The structure was well-defined, and the plot’s pace was masterfully developed. There were some really good quotes in the book, including:
Could anyone else tell how wrong his voice was? It sounded so natural, so casual, with just a hint of acknowledgement that they used to be more to each other than they were now (p. 9).
‘…the power of obsession to propel a man to acts of which he might not otherwise be capable should not be underestimated’ (p. 13).
Family poison stings the worst… (p. 80).
‘If you start killing your problems, you’ll never stop’ (p. 96).
…people who committed acts of great cruelty were those who had experienced great cruelty (p. 104).
‘Should everyone who’s made a mistake avoid ever making another decision? No. You just try to make a better decision next time’ (p. 109).
‘Whom you befriend, you become’ (p. 321).
I really liked the plot because it was unique. Like I said earlier, there was so much to love! I liked the idea of the dead cleansing their auras:
Each time the dead gave up the people they had been, they released the pain, the fear, the confusion of life. With each offering, their auras grew more exquisite and luminous, and when they walked away from the bonfire, they were far more peaceful than when they had arrived (p. 30).
I loved the mention of bunnies, Will’s pride for Josh, and the way Feodor described how he knew that Josh was dying:
‘There is an expression on the face of someone dying, not so much in the eyes as… the tilt of the head, I suppose. As though they are already looking away toward another place, as though they can see things the living cannot. They are… distracted, by whatever comes next’ (p. 128).
Just like in Dreamfever, humour was used to lighten the mood. I really liked Whim’s jokes and comments, as it provided a different perspective on the situation – for example, while everyone was freaking out, Whim would make a funny comment, which demonstrated that he saw things in a light-hearted manner. I just love how humour was used – it contrasted really well with the tension or drama that was going on.
I really enjoyed reading more about the secondary characters, especially because chapters focused on particular point-of-views. In this novel, I got more insight into what characters were thinking and feeling in specific situations. For example, Haley’s experience in Death was fascinating and provided an insight into what that world was like. It also had me feeling like I shouldn’t be afraid of death, because the way Alloway described that universe was so beautiful.
The romance in the book was realistic, which was great to see. Josh and Will’s relationship, as well as Deloise and Whim’s, had bumps here and there which made it realistic. There was no insta-love – even Winsor and Sam’s relationship began while they were in the canister. After making up, Josh and Will took their relationship slow, resembling any other relationship. I had a few fangirl moments, especially between Josh and Will. My favourite:
She slipped her fingers through the belt loops in his jeans and tugged him close to her. He wasn’t expecting that, and he had to brace his arms against the wall on either side of her.
She whispered, her breath brushing his ear. ‘Hell yes’.
And before he could reply, she had ducked under his arm and was gone (p. 115).
There were various plot twists in the novel, which kept me hooked on what was going to happen next – just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, there was a plot twist that totally threw me off (in a good way). Furthermore, there were no plot holes, as the conclusion and epilogue explained what happened to the characters. I thought that it was a really good ending to a great series.
My favourite character is still Josh, as she was responsible, loyal, badass and clever. I loved her development through the book – feeling unsure of herself before Will convinced her of how much he loves her. Haley is a notable character, as he also developed significantly in this book.
I’m really glad that Will recovered and played such an important in helping Josh realise how loved she is. Since the last book, I was hoping that he would heal and return to dream walking. I was really excited when he wanted to support Josh again. While Haley was in Death, I felt so bad for him. Ian made him feel insignificant, and I wanted to hug him and protect him.
My favourite parts of the book include parts with Josh and Will, Whim’s humour, and Peregrineum. Josh and Will are just so adorable when they confess their love for each other. Whim’s humour made me laugh a few times, and it made him stand out amongst the rest of the group. Peregrineum was very creative and sounds really pretty. I could easily imagine being there with the group.
Recommendation time! If you like the Spellcaster series and the Firebird series by Claudia Gray, and The Twixt series by Dawn Metcalf, you will love this book. Also, I recommend this book to anyone who likes Inception, The Wizard of Oz, The Matrix, and the Harry Potter series.
My review for Dreamfire and Dreamfever can be found by clicking on the titles.
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