Skylar's Dream

Dream Series

by Caissy Boudreau

Three friends embark on a journey that will forever change not only the world, but everything they have ever known. Will they succeed or will all be lost?
Skylar lives in a small town with her best friend, Rhiannon, and her best friend's brother, Blaze. The three have been inseparable for most of their lives, but everything is about to change. But one thing remains constant for the beautiful Skylar...she has loved Blaze for as long as she can remember. Fear is the only thing that stands between her and the man that has held her heart for her whole life. Dreams of a happily ever after with the man of her dreams pale in comparison to what awaits Skylar while she sleeps. Dark angels hell bent on destroying her world, cause this vital young woman to doubt her very sanity. Frightened by the images that follow her every night, Skylar finds her friends are all she has left.
Can these three brave friends fight forces beyond their imagination to save all they've ever known?

Genres: Paranormal

140 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 4, 2014

About the author

Caissy was born and raised in South Louisiana. She now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and 2 kids. She has 2 dogs and 5 cats. She is an avid reader and she is a lover of all things paranormal. Her favorite is vampires. Since she was a teenager she has been obsessed with vampires. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys watching hockey and football. Her children are both diagnosed with Autism. They are now 14 and 13. She has been married to the love of her life for 15 years.
Her debut novel Skylar's Dream is based on her dad. She lost her dad 15 years ago to suicide. She has dedicated this book in memory of him. He was a strong influence in her life. Her grandmother's continue to guide her and give her encouragement everyday.
She has always wanted to write since she first read “The Vampire Lestat” by Anne Rice. She has never had the courage until recently. Her husband encouraged and guided her to accomplish her dreams. Her children are true inspirations to her. She does not take anything for granted. Everyday is a blessing.

Reviews

[Sandra Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start off by saying I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!!!! For being her debut book she totally nailed it. I love that it was different and unpredictable. I was one of her beta readers for this book and I was blown away. I highly recommend this book. You wont be disappointed!!

[Caissy Boudreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every minute of writing this book. This is my first book. I cannot count how many times that I have cried during the process of writing this book. This book will take you on a ride through every emotion. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do

[Patti Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This debut novel from Caissy Boudreau kicks some serious ass. The main character, Skylar, is a young woman with dreams that I would consider nightmares. She, along with childhood friends Rhiannon and Blaze, are to “save the world” against the Dark Angels. This story had me so many times saying to myself ‘Whoa, did not see that coming’. The three have some unexpected visitors to help. They also have some pretty cool powers that get stronger with time to help in the battle. Unknown family members are discovered and mates are found. This book contains a good amount of paranormal characters such as shifters and vampires and angels as well as human and animals. I love the way the author puts real life things in here, like the fact that Skylar loves bacon. Who doesn’t like bacon? If you like the paranormal I would definitely recommend this book. I am looking forward to Ms. Boudreau’s next novel.

[Ajs Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I was given a copy for a honest review*

Skylar's Dream was a fast and easy read. Skylar grew up with her best friend Rhiannon and her friend's brother Blaze. The three were always together. After her mother left and her father killed himself they are all she had.

Skylar has always been in love with Blaze and its not until recently that those feelings get put to use.

The three of them soon find out that they need to defeat the dark angels and save the world. Every night Skylar is awaken by a very real dream and in the dream she sees whats going to happen.

This story is intense and somethings had me thinking wow did that really happen? It was crazy how one minute she didn't have a family then the next she did:) Also how someone she lost gets to come back and help them save the world along with other things you wouldn't imagine.

I would definitely recommend this book if you are into paranormal!

4 Stars

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

not normally the type of book I'd read, but I'm so glad I read this one it took me awhile as I have been busy but the times I have had free I read this book.
its about love and family and saving the world its a fantastic read definitely a 5☆☆☆☆☆ plus read

[SammieSue · Rating 3 out of 5]

'I was gifted a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review'



Before I start my actual review I have to apologize to the author for the amount of time it took me to post this review , life happened and I am sorry.



That being said.. I am giving this book three stars because where I really liked the characters and the idea of the book. Now for my concerns. Please keep in mind that these are my personal opinions and should not effect you reading the book for yourself. I feel that the book needed some better editing as I found quite a few mistakes. I found that the way the characters 'spoke' didn't fit the times. It is supposed to be set in present day, but no one the age that these people were supposed to be talks as proper as them. Just my personal thought there. I also thought that the author threw too much into this one book. I just feel that it wasn't long enough for as much as she threw in there.



I really thought that this book had the potential to be great. The book was 147 pages and if the author didn't want to split it into more than one book she could have made it longer and maybe not thrown so much in there in so little time. I honestly feel that either making it longer or breaking it into more than one book would have made it a lot better. Forgive me if I'm repeating myself. This is just my main issue with the book. I've noticed that this is the first book in a series and since I did like the actual idea behind the book I will be purchasing the next book in the series to see what happens next.



I do recommend purchasing and reading as it is a good book with a lot of potential for a great price.

[T.M. Payne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book: Skylar’s Dream – Dream Series
Author: Caissy Boudreau
Publication Date: 5/4/2014
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars


REVIEW
In this book we have friends who have special powers including witches, seers, angels, and elemental beings.

Skylar has no love for her mother and blames her for her fathers death.
Skylar's father had let her know before his death that she was special and after she turns 18 things start happening.

Her friend Sandra gives Skylar and her friends something to drink that gives them power. Sandra turns out to be more than a friend which is a shock for Skylar.

Skylars friends are just as special as she is.
Skylar is riddled lately with horrible nightmares of whats ahead for them. They must battle fallen angels to save the world.

Skylar lost her dad at a young age to suicide or did she?
She is so thankful she has her best friend Rhiannon to lean on. Blaze is Rhi's brother and Skylar has always adored him since they were young kids but she has never been able to tell him how she really feels about him.

Then Skylar learns another secret and now needs to find them to help in this battle. Can they win the battle?

Picture the Fantastic Four in a Paranormal setting this book reminded me of them while I was reading it which is not a bad thing.

I enjoyed reading this book although it was well into the story that it grabbed me.

I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.

Caissy Boudreau

[Letty (Cover to Cover Book Blog Reviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a little hard to get into at first. I found the writing style a bit monotonous, but after the character introductions were made, the pace picked up and the story became more interesting.
Skylar has been having dreams - that seem more like nightmares - for some time now. She wonders what they mean and when she finds out their significance and implications, she is shocked.

Skylar and her friends, Rhiannon and Blaze, have magical powers that they must use to defeat Satan and his legion of demons, vampires, and fallen angels. Their closeness and working together is what can save the world from complete destruction.

The book is full of shocking revelations and surprises. There is something happening at every turn and the intensity is great. The storyline has potential and although the events all happen within one week, slowing down the pace can make it better, by allowing for the character development to fully take place.

Skylar and her friends just accepted their fate and asked no questions as to why they were the way they were told. Everything just seemed too tidy in that aspect and I would’ve liked to see more disbelief on their behalf; more resistance and fear. The chapter structure was well done with the different POVs, making the story’s flow work well. I also enjoyed the incorporation of the elements (fire, water, air, earth) and how these helped in the battle of good vs. evil.

All in all, I think the story has lots of potential and making a few changes can make it a definite 5 star read.

[Dusti Dasilva · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I was sent this book by the author for an honest review. This review is based on MY opinion and at no times reflect that of other readers.*

I can’t sit here and say I loved this book from the beginning, because in all honestly I did not. The tone of the book in Monotoned and it I had to force myself to continue reading the first few chapters. Had it been a book I was reading for pleasure I would have stopped, but since I am reviewing I wadded on.

Now once you get into the heavy stuff of the book, around the middle, things get a little better. It is a fast paced book. I believe everything really takes place in the time length of a week. Now I HATE when characters, even if they KNOW they are different, just go with everything thrown at them. For Blaze, Sky, Rhi, and Sandra to just accept that they were to save the world? I felt there should have been more disbelief. More confusion and fear.

The different POVs were nice, and tended to flow pretty well together. We had a ton of information being thrown at us at one time. It is a great book for readers who like the fast paced and not the slow build up. All the characters though bring something to the story. And when they work together they are a force to be reckoned with.

We get several supernatural creatures, Angels, Demons, Vampires, and Were-tigers? Also Wolves and Tigers that can talk to Sky. So like I said a lot going on and crammed in.

All in all its a good read. The plot was well thought out.

[Jenni Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am reviewing this book on behalf of katsindiebookblog. All I can say is Wow!! This book is action packed from the very beginning all the way through the end. Everything is included in the book, Archangels, vampires, shifters, Satan, God, and God’s personal Angels.
Sky loses her father while she grows up due to suicide. She is left to be raised by a spiteful mother. Sky tries to stay with her friends as much as possible instead of home. Rhi is her best friend. Blaze is Rhi’s brother but also the love of Sky. Sandra is also a friend but is also more than that. They all have their own special power from seeing in the future to dealing with all the elements.
Sky is told through her dreams that her and her friends will basically be the ones who will save the earth from all the evil. They are gifted with someone from the past as well as handed down from God himself, special tools that will help them all defeat the evil. You will find out more throughout the story why they are the chosen ones. They are also meant to save a certain someone from evil, and with his help they will all defeat it together.
If you love the paranormal and want something that will keep you on your toes from the moment you start reading it, then this is a perfect book for you. Beware though, there is a cliffhanger so you’ll have to wait with the rest of us to see what happens next!

[Tiffany Landers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassia Boudreau wrote her first story, Skylar’s Dream, in a manner that grabbed my attention from the beginning. I really enjoyed her writing style in that I felt that the entire book was based upon the character’s innermost thoughts, rather than the typical conversational tone of writing. Cassia did a fantastic job at writing the paranormal into this book in a not-so-drastic manner – everything seemed to flow naturally and was very articulate.

I love the way the paranormal in this story covers so many different options and all blended together as one: Witches, Angels, Vampires, Shifters; as well as, the elements of fire, water, air and earth. The connection between the characters was amazingly intense and I love that they all worked together. The way the characters are actually able to experience real actions in their dreams was fantastic!

Great story that kept me hooked from the beginning to the end and I can’t wait to one-click the next story in the Dream Series.

My only suggestion to the author would be to add a little bit more editing or proofreading. Other than that, the story itself definitely earns a five star rating from me.

[Karlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the beginning, it seems the book kind of skips around some and makes it confusing. At first she was 24 now she's 20 so that was a little strange because I don't remember reading anything saying it was '4 years earlier.' I like how the author has different chapters be from different characters points of view. It's nice to be able to see their side versus it always being Skylar telling the story. There are many different supernatural elements and the author does a good job describing how everything looks. Skylar has had a tough life growing up and everything that she is going through now is even tougher. She is definitely one strong woman! Heck, I don't know what I would do if my dreams were an actual reality! I do think the story could have used an editor/proofreader to help with the flow of things. There would be times one character was talking then they say their name as if someone else was also talking at the same time. That got a little confusing at times. But I did enjoyed the overall story line. This story ends with a cliff hanger, I can't wait to see what happens next in book two of the series.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first book by this author. From what I have read about Caissy Boudreau, this book was her debut book and I think she did very well.

This book takes place in Pennsylvania! I am in PA. It is nice to see a book that takes place in PA. This book was different for me to read, but I could not put it down. It had me not waiting to put it down. I had to read more so I can find out what, who, where, when.....

There was so much that comes at you that you are like "what?" and you just keep reading. In this book, we come across Archangels, werewolves, vampires, shifters, Satan, God, and God’s own Angels. I especially love reading the phrase "Bat Shit Crazy" in reference to Skylar's mother, who left her and her dad. I don't want to give anything away so I say "Read this book."


☆☆☆☆
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars because of the foul language.
Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes
Would I read more from this author? Yes!

[Janette · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, let me say that I got this book from the author, Caissy Bourdreau, and Paranormal Romance & Authors That Rock for an honest review. I quiet enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more from this author.

This book had a lot of elements that I look for in books, supernatural features....demons, angels, shape shifters, vampires, witches, oh my! The story revolves around 3 friends, as their circle expands to include their "mates", as they battle for each other and the fate of those around them. Changes happen to each character throughout the book, endowing them with powers and abilities in order to fight the evil that is coming. The book gives a take on the Christian battle of good and evil and end of days. I really enjoyed this book and didn't put it down once I picked it up. The battle scenes are not overly gory and the romance is subtle and not overtly sexual. Great read!

[United Indie Book Blog · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Star

**I received this book for a honest review**
Angels, witches, Weres, and vamps! Oh my! If you like fast paced paranormal books this is for you. Although this book wasn't my normal paranormal cup of tea, I enjoyed parts of it. The story is very fast paced and that didn't give the characters time to develop and grow. It is also written in diary type form (I did this and then this happened.) It annoyed me some but I was able to get over myself and finished the book. Skylar seems very immature for 24 and unforgiving. This could be because everything seemed to happen in a week. Also strange that the world kept right on going when churches were being frozen and then burned, their apartment caught fire, schools closed but stores and restaurants stayed opened. This book has a lot of potential and I can't wait to see how the author grows into her writing.

Reviewed by: Raychel

[Raychel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually give this book a 3.5
**I received this book for a honest review**
Angels, witches, Weres, and vamps! Oh my! If you like fast paced paranormal books this is for you. Although this book wasn't my normal paranormal cup of tea, I enjoyed parts of it. The story is very fast paced and that didn't give the characters time to develop and grow. It is also written in diary type form (I did this and then this happened.) It annoyed me some but I was able to get over myself and finished the book. Skylar seems very immature for 24 and unforgiving. This could be because everything seemed to happen in a week. Also strange that the world kept right on going when churches were being frozen and then burned, their apartment caught fire, schools closed but stores and restaurants stayed opened. This book has a lot of potential and I can't wait to see how the author grows into her writing.

[Becky Cox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating 3.5

Skylar's Dream is a debut novel for Caissy Boudreau. If you are looking for an action packed booked, this one delivers.

Skylar has dreams about family members and premonitions of future battles she will have to fight in order for her and friends to save the world from the Dark Angels. She, along with childhood friends Rhiannon and Blaze, her father and some other supernaturals sent to assist her, fight several battles against the Dark Angels. Along their journey several characters finds their mates. If you love the supernaturals Caissy has given you a wide in this book.

It was a bit fasted past for me and at times I struggled to follow the story line. Readers who enjoy a fast paced book with lots of action would enjoy this book. I had a hard time connecting to the characters due to the speed at which everything occurs.

[Cherri-Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining! 4 stars

This was my first book of Caissy’s to read and I believe it was her first to write as well. That being said though it didn’t read like it was her first book so in my opinion it shows just how much talent she has to work with! Skyler’s Dream was an entertaining read. I enjoyed the various Paranormals that make appearances in here! It was a little different than I expected, but good all the same. It was hard to believe how much was all jam-packed into one short week in book land! Would love to keep reading the series to see where & how it goes from here. Of course with the fact that this is left hanging it ensures that I NEED to read the next one…in case the story didn’t already do that for me to begin with! Which it did! Very much worth reading and I can’t wait for book 2 so that I can re-read this one and go straight into book 2.

[Tonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great debut novel by Caissy. I found it to be very easy to get into and the characters are all very likeable. The story line and plot had me hooked. The ending left me wanting more, which is always a good thing. It does end in a cliffhanger, but I like cliff hangers, so that doesn't bother me at all.

Skylar is a 20 yr old woman, who has been through a lot. And now, she is the only one that can save the world from the Dark Angels. Along with her friends and their powers, will she be able to defeat them?

There are also love stories and romance in this book also. Can't wait to read the next one in this series. I was nice to read something different from the every day "normal" paranormal reads.

[Rebecca Larsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars


A fast paced story with much potential. It has great character interaction, but it does not give characters the time to grow and evolve. The plot seemed to be well thought out, even though all events were crammed into a one week time-frame.


There is also a lot of minor errors throughout the story that detracts from the overall picture the author is trying to create. Such as "Well, I am not happy about of this" or "the world is full of so much hate and greed."


I think with some minor changes, and just a tad slower pace this book has the potential to be a 5 star read.

[Colleen Everly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skylar's Dream is a paranormal romance that takes place in a small town, it's told in the first person narration in the present day. Caissy Boudreau is a new author who has a lot of potential.
The general plot is that Skylar one day finds out that she has powers and so do her friends, then she finds out God has a plan for them. There is some action, a little suspense, and the love scenes are very romantic.
I loved that fact that they'd been in love most of their lives.
I did like this book it had a good plot and interesting characters. I enjoyed the story. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

[Lisa Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Caissy done a really good job with this book, Skylar's story is a really interesting story and done at a very fast pace. I does have a few glitches that could have made the book better, but I was able to following and maintain the story even though it skipped around a lot. Just be prepared for a cliff hanger but that is okay. Great job Caissy with your first book I am excited to read your next book. Just a little more proofreading and editing and this book would have received five stars.

[Brandi Reeves-Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was very different from the other paranormal books i have read. it has a lot of different things and many different roles which i thought went together nicely. i would've never thought of some of some of the stuff that went on. i really did enjoy this read,but i felt it was very face paced. i wish there was more details but overall i was intrigued by the story. i am looking forward to seeing what will happen next and i most definitely will be on the look out for the next book.

[Nola Arganbright · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book with an interesting concept and storyline. The flow is fast. I did have problems with the constant foul language used by the characters. This is a personal preference but will not detract most readers.
I like the strong relationship between the characters and that the story encompasses such a large paranormal group.

[Janis · Rating 4 out of 5]

was a liitle wierd at first, but in the end I liked it.