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Dream Maker #1
Dream of Me
“In the evening… [he] blows softly upon their necks, till their heads begin to droop. […] Under each arm he carries an umbrella; one of them, with pictures on the inside, he spreads over the good children, and then they dream the most beautiful stories the whole night.” ~ Hans Christian Anderson
Since the dawn of time, Brudair, otherwise known as the Sandman to the world, has faithfully lived out his purpose, faithfully performed his duties. He has never questioned his lot among the immortals, until now, until her. Sarah Serenity Tillman, a consummate beauty both inside and out, is a high school senior five months from her graduation. She has great plans, dreams of leaving the small town of her childhood behind her forever. But destiny has other plans, and it’s Sandman’s job to make sure those plans are fulfilled.
The tall muscular Sandman, known as Dair to his friends, dressed in black, wrapped in shadows, is more than a myth. And he has a job to do. His very existence makes him a creature of the night, because dreams, (yes the legends got that part right), were indeed his specialty. But his purpose was more than just weaving dreams for sleeping children. No, his dreams were made to influence, made to ensure that certain special individuals, those individuals who would change the course of history, actually accepted their chosen destiny.
Little does Serenity know that she is Dair’s next assignment. And the dream that he weaves for her, if she follows its influence, will change the course of, not only her life but possibly the whole of history as well. But she isn’t the only one being influenced. The beauty inside of her was weighing on the Sandman, lighting up the darkness that was his constant companion. Her light was warmth, it was life, and he didn’t understand how he had survived the previous millennia without it.
The Sandman was indeed greater than anything humans had ever imagined, and his purpose was vital to the course of history. So what happens when the weaver of dreams gets so distracted by a mere human that he ignores his own duties in the immortal realm? How can an immortal who was never meant to have a mate, join a young woman in her destiny without irrevocably changing the lives of millions and potentially altering history in a way the Creator never intended?
“Dream of me, Princess,” Dair whispered into her ear.
“Then weave me a dream, Sandman,” she said softly. “And we can dream together.”
As her eyes grew heavy, she heard Dair’s voice telling her to sleep, to open her mind to him and let him in. I’m all yours, she thought as sleep finally claimed her.
Since the dawn of time, Brudair, otherwise known as the Sandman to the world, has faithfully lived out his purpose, faithfully performed his duties. He has never questioned his lot among the immortals, until now, until her. Sarah Serenity Tillman, a consummate beauty both inside and out, is a high school senior five months from her graduation. She has great plans, dreams of leaving the small town of her childhood behind her forever. But destiny has other plans, and it’s Sandman’s job to make sure those plans are fulfilled.
The tall muscular Sandman, known as Dair to his friends, dressed in black, wrapped in shadows, is more than a myth. And he has a job to do. His very existence makes him a creature of the night, because dreams, (yes the legends got that part right), were indeed his specialty. But his purpose was more than just weaving dreams for sleeping children. No, his dreams were made to influence, made to ensure that certain special individuals, those individuals who would change the course of history, actually accepted their chosen destiny.
Little does Serenity know that she is Dair’s next assignment. And the dream that he weaves for her, if she follows its influence, will change the course of, not only her life but possibly the whole of history as well. But she isn’t the only one being influenced. The beauty inside of her was weighing on the Sandman, lighting up the darkness that was his constant companion. Her light was warmth, it was life, and he didn’t understand how he had survived the previous millennia without it.
The Sandman was indeed greater than anything humans had ever imagined, and his purpose was vital to the course of history. So what happens when the weaver of dreams gets so distracted by a mere human that he ignores his own duties in the immortal realm? How can an immortal who was never meant to have a mate, join a young woman in her destiny without irrevocably changing the lives of millions and potentially altering history in a way the Creator never intended?
“Dream of me, Princess,” Dair whispered into her ear.
“Then weave me a dream, Sandman,” she said softly. “And we can dream together.”
As her eyes grew heavy, she heard Dair’s voice telling her to sleep, to open her mind to him and let him in. I’m all yours, she thought as sleep finally claimed her.
372 pages, ebook
First published February 14, 2015
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Quinn Loftis
76 books5,965 followersHello, Readers. My name is Quinn Loftis and I am lucky enough to call myself a novelist. In 2011, I self-published my first novel, Prince of Wolves with no expectations, other than my friends and family might purchase the book out of pity. Now, several years later, with 30+ novels and counting under my belt, Prince of Wolves had been downloaded over 1 million times. Though I was hesitant at the time to submit my work to the world for their scrutiny, I'm so glad I did. It made my dream of making a living by telling stories a reality.
I'm blessed to share my household my wonderful husband of more than twenty years (who also co-writes with me on occasion), three beautiful sons, a French Bulldog, and an oversized tabby cat. I love hearing from readers, so if you have any questions about the books or my journey, don't hesitate to hit the 'Contact Quinn' in the menu above. Thank you so much for taking a chance on my books.
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March 16, 2015
“You care for this human.” It wasn’t a question.Oh, brother. Here we go again.
“She’s different, unique, and I’m drawn to her.”
The angel chuckled as he shook his head. In a very human-like manner he rubbed his forehead. “I never thought it would be you—the brooding loner who has kept to himself for centuries now—enamored with a mortal."
I didn't realize that this is a Christian book. In the interest of disclosure, I'm not Christian. I didn't hate this book because I'm not a Christian. I hated it because it was stupid.
Dream of me, Princess,” Dair whispered into her ear.''
“Then weave me a dream, Sandman,” she said softly, “and then we can dream together.”
I used to think that the stupid, insipid, insubstantial Halo was one of the worst books ever written. I was wrong. I have read (or attempted to read) Dream of Me. A sandman! Awesome! Metallica! Neil Gaiman! This is some fucking awesome shit. LOOK AT THIS. Sandman!
How can you possibly go wrong?
Well.
“Goodnight, Sarah Serenity,” he said gently as he walked to the closed window and began to step through it as if it were open to the outside world. He looked back one more time at the girl who held him captive. “I wish you could dream of me. I would dream of you if I were capable of such a thing.”I know I'm sounding all sorts of sexist and all, like, locked into gender roles and shit, but WHERE ARE YOUR BALLS, MAN?! YOU'RE A CREATURE WITH THE WISDOM OF AGES. WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED?!
This book is awful. Bethany Church is less of a fucking Mary Sue than this bitch. Let's start off with a few elements in the Mary Sue list.
1. She has a special name: Sarah Serenity. Need I say more?
2. The Woobie.
- She's an orphan
She hated to leave her Aunt Darla and Uncle Wayne. They had raised her since she was nine after her parent’s death.- She is plagued with the desire to do good out of guilt, completely fucking needlessly, for her parents' death.
Deep down she thought her desire to help others was her penance, a debt owed because of the death of her parents. She wondered if they had been taken from her so soon before their time because of something she’d done, or not done.3. She is special. For no reason at all. OH, WAIT. SHE VOLUNTEERS.
“So fierce, my princess of peace,” he told her and saw her eyes soften as she looked at him. “You have no idea just how amazing you are.”I'll have you know I put in over 80 hours during high school volunteering. Do I get to have a hot mythical being fall in love with me, too? Please?
“I’m nothing special, Dair,” she said and tried to look away, but Dair held her chin to keep her head from turning.
He leaned down until his lips were inches from hers. “Never say such a thing again. Even if the Creator hadn’t singled you out for whatever destiny it is He has for you, you are still special. You give of yourself even when others don’t appreciate you. That sort of selflessness is not common.”
4. She's unusual for a teenager her age. She's different. She doesn't have many friends.
She hadn’t grown very close to any of them because her time had been so limited over the course of her high school career. As soon as she had learned to drive she had started working, volunteering, and helping as much as possible.Nobody understands her. She is wise beyond her years. She's the biggest fucking martyr in the entire fucking world.
5. And what else would a Mary Sue be without that devastating attraction and astounding perfection.?
Serenity had a smile that could make a man want to move mountains for her. It was all innocence and joy wrapped up and surrounded by love. She was a girl who truly knew how to love without strings attached and that love came bursting through when she smiled.End Mary Sue.
Now the kicker. Do you know what makes the dreaded Halo superior to this book? For one, it's too fucking clean to even dream about having:
1. An ancient (but hot) stalker who literally follows her around invisibly everywhere she goes (and watches her get dressed. Don't worry. He blushes while he's watching her. That makes it all ok.)
He was so lost in watching her that it was nearly too late when he realized she was about to be undressed as she began changing into her night clothes. He turned around quickly just as she began to lift her shirt, feeling even more like a creepy stalker.2. Insta-love. I know I rag a lot about insta-love. Often, it's not so much insta-love as much as insta-attraction. This is not the case in this book. It is pure, unadulterate, nausea-inducing insta-love between said aforementioned wise-ancient-Sandman and a fucking 18 year old whom he has known for all of a few days. With whom he falls madly, desperately in love, having never even revealed himself to her.
If Dair was honest with himself, he would admit that he wanted her with a passion he had never felt before. As the ocean’s tide was drawn to the bank and helpless to deny the pull of the moon’s call, so he was drawn to her. The human female had no idea he even existed, and yet he longed for her to see him, know him, and want him as he wanted her.Boo-yah.
February 18, 2015
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have to say this book was EXCELLENT! I finished the book in 1 day; only putting it down when I had to for work or important life type stuff (kids, bathroom breaks, etc.). I was totally hooked! I am definitely looking forward to book 2! I am so incredibly impressed with how much Quinn’s writing skill has grown over the past few years. She’s always had great ideas for her books, which is why I was hooked from the very beginning with ‘Prince of Wolves’ and I’ve read every single book she’s put out since then, but the flow of the story and the general construction of events etc. has improved a lot and just seems to get better and better with each book. I haven’t been so emotionally affected the way I was by this book since ‘Sacrifice of Love’. I love when a book can pull at my heart in such a real way and make me feel like I’m grieving the loss of someone or celebrating a victory with a close friend, cuz let’s face it, we get pretty connected/attached to these characters. :D I could go on and on. If you have eyeballs, you MUST read this book!
I have to say this book was EXCELLENT! I finished the book in 1 day; only putting it down when I had to for work or important life type stuff (kids, bathroom breaks, etc.). I was totally hooked! I am definitely looking forward to book 2! I am so incredibly impressed with how much Quinn’s writing skill has grown over the past few years. She’s always had great ideas for her books, which is why I was hooked from the very beginning with ‘Prince of Wolves’ and I’ve read every single book she’s put out since then, but the flow of the story and the general construction of events etc. has improved a lot and just seems to get better and better with each book. I haven’t been so emotionally affected the way I was by this book since ‘Sacrifice of Love’. I love when a book can pull at my heart in such a real way and make me feel like I’m grieving the loss of someone or celebrating a victory with a close friend, cuz let’s face it, we get pretty connected/attached to these characters. :D I could go on and on. If you have eyeballs, you MUST read this book!
February 6, 2015
I find it hard to believe, but I have a new favorite Quinn Loftis book. Don't get me wrong, I have loved every book she has written, but The Grey Wolves Series has held my heart for nearly 3 years now. It is still very close, but Fate and Fury (my previous favorite) has been replaced by Dream of Me.
Quinn has grown, leaps and bounds as a writer since she released Prince of Wolves, and it is so very apparent in this book.
What I liked: The concept. We've all heard of The Sandman. He is either someone you are singing to for a special dream or he is the reason you wake up with crusties in your eyes. I have never thought much about him, or even imagined for a moment he would think of love. The idea intrigued me, and for me, the book did not fail to deliver entertainment, as well as the possibilities of a being I have thought so little on.
What I didn't like: I have no complaints.
Would I recommend this book? Definitely! Remember - it is book 1 of a new series, so you will not get all the answers you want, but it is a great read.
Quinn has grown, leaps and bounds as a writer since she released Prince of Wolves, and it is so very apparent in this book.
What I liked: The concept. We've all heard of The Sandman. He is either someone you are singing to for a special dream or he is the reason you wake up with crusties in your eyes. I have never thought much about him, or even imagined for a moment he would think of love. The idea intrigued me, and for me, the book did not fail to deliver entertainment, as well as the possibilities of a being I have thought so little on.
What I didn't like: I have no complaints.
Would I recommend this book? Definitely! Remember - it is book 1 of a new series, so you will not get all the answers you want, but it is a great read.
February 9, 2015
I got this as an ARC, Thanks again for that.
So let me start off by saying that I didn't think Quinn could outdo herself on another book or series. I have always loved her books since the moment I stumbled across them, and I am so glad that I did that day. The Grey Wolves Series was my first favorites series of hers, but with every new series she started and I had the pleasure of reading captivated me and drew me to her books even more.
With that being said, I have to admit that Dream of Me is ranking high up there with the Grey Wolves series. I felt emotion with this book, found myself in tears, found happiness, and I could tell that Quinn really had a message to be told in this book. It was beautifully written. I've never gave much thought to the Sandman until now, but she brought the character to life. It is just an awesome book. If I could rate it 10 stars I would, but darn it good reads only gave me 5 stars.
There was nothing about this book that I found that I didn't enjoy.
Would I recommend this book? Heck yea... you betcha!
If you pass on this book you are crazy!
Quinn, this book is amazing. I am very blessed I got to read it! I can't wait until the next book is available.
So let me start off by saying that I didn't think Quinn could outdo herself on another book or series. I have always loved her books since the moment I stumbled across them, and I am so glad that I did that day. The Grey Wolves Series was my first favorites series of hers, but with every new series she started and I had the pleasure of reading captivated me and drew me to her books even more.
With that being said, I have to admit that Dream of Me is ranking high up there with the Grey Wolves series. I felt emotion with this book, found myself in tears, found happiness, and I could tell that Quinn really had a message to be told in this book. It was beautifully written. I've never gave much thought to the Sandman until now, but she brought the character to life. It is just an awesome book. If I could rate it 10 stars I would, but darn it good reads only gave me 5 stars.
There was nothing about this book that I found that I didn't enjoy.
Would I recommend this book? Heck yea... you betcha!
If you pass on this book you are crazy!
Quinn, this book is amazing. I am very blessed I got to read it! I can't wait until the next book is available.
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January 20, 2015Amazing concept !!!! Can't wait !!!! *fangirlin'*
March 2, 2015
I find it such an honor to be able to read anything by Quinn Loftis...and when I saw she had this new book coming out AND it was about the Sandman, I have to admit...I was very curious as to how she was going to write a story around this mythical being.
Well...never underestimate Quinn Loftis is how I need to start this...
As I had no idea of what to expect when I opened up to the pages ahead of me...She completely drew me in with such an epically beautiful story.
Do YOU believe you could fall in love with the Sandman?? Well..get ready ladies...Dair, aka the Sandman, will totally make you melt...The way he speaks and I don't mean the way Serenity feels when she hears is voice...I mean in the eloquence of his speech. He speaks in mannerisms that truly capture your heart. It is mesmerizing and I wish more men spoke like that to this day.
But, that doesn't encompass all of what this story is.
I thought it would solely be about a love story of Serenity and Dair but OH MY WORD...it was so much more than that...
Dream of Me has touched my heart in so many ways...I seriously don't think that I could truly capture the exact feelings that I have walked away with from reading this tale.
I believe I experienced so much...I was filled with laughter, joy, anger, and sadness...I was holding my breath at what I thought would come to pass and as I drew to the end of the book..My fear won. There are things happening in this world that is magical and spiritual. The good and bad are fighting an endless battle and Dream of Me taps in to all that so we can sample the power of our Creator and the wonderful beings that are around us everyday...
Thank you Quinn Loftis for such a breath-taking tale. I am so eager to see what book 2 holds and I can't wait to see how the love of Dair and Serenity grows....
Highly recommend you read this book and it definitely is one of my top reads of the year so far!!
Well...never underestimate Quinn Loftis is how I need to start this...
As I had no idea of what to expect when I opened up to the pages ahead of me...She completely drew me in with such an epically beautiful story.
Do YOU believe you could fall in love with the Sandman?? Well..get ready ladies...Dair, aka the Sandman, will totally make you melt...The way he speaks and I don't mean the way Serenity feels when she hears is voice...I mean in the eloquence of his speech. He speaks in mannerisms that truly capture your heart. It is mesmerizing and I wish more men spoke like that to this day.
But, that doesn't encompass all of what this story is.
I thought it would solely be about a love story of Serenity and Dair but OH MY WORD...it was so much more than that...
Dream of Me has touched my heart in so many ways...I seriously don't think that I could truly capture the exact feelings that I have walked away with from reading this tale.
I believe I experienced so much...I was filled with laughter, joy, anger, and sadness...I was holding my breath at what I thought would come to pass and as I drew to the end of the book..My fear won. There are things happening in this world that is magical and spiritual. The good and bad are fighting an endless battle and Dream of Me taps in to all that so we can sample the power of our Creator and the wonderful beings that are around us everyday...
Thank you Quinn Loftis for such a breath-taking tale. I am so eager to see what book 2 holds and I can't wait to see how the love of Dair and Serenity grows....
Highly recommend you read this book and it definitely is one of my top reads of the year so far!!
March 7, 2015
This was an absolutely beautiful story from beginning to end! Certainly changed my view on the Sandman. He’s actually starring in my dreams now instead of creating them! Brudair has the whole mysterious, other-worldly, sexiness goin’ on. And even though he’s a little dark by nature, he has a wonderful heart and cares deeply for those few that are close to him. Serenity is such a pure and lovely soul. She is so honest and caring; she would do anything to help others. And like Dair, once you enter her circle of close friends, she is fiercely protective and loving. There are several other amazing characters that will steal your heart, then of course there are a couple that will make you want to poke their eyes out with a spork but you gotta have a villain in there somewhere! I love the whole story of how the Sandman works and the beings he gets to work with. This book brought me tears of sadness but also tears of joy and a warm heart. I will be anxiously awaiting more of this story!
February 27, 2015
Enjoyed. Is not the type of book I would have normally gone for. Honestly loved the cover so much I had to try it and WOW loved it. An amazing story and journey. I am impatiently waiting for the next in the series. Not disapointed at all very impressed!
January 17, 2015
Review to come later
March 7, 2015
Amazing book. The concept of Sandman is just brilliant... and Dair ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
April 28, 2015
Many of us grew up hearing the phrase, “Sweet Dreams” and heard all about the Sandman and the magical dust he casts to send dreams. What did you picture? A little guy kind of like an elf? Quinn Loftis’ Sandman is a being who has been around since the creation of time, made by the Creator, himself. He is not angel, but he is well-known among them, even if he has always been a loner. But the night he met Serenity, he no longer wanted an existence alone. Some people are nice, some not, but Serenity has that special gift for caring and helping others, no matter the cost. The more Dair sees of her, the more he wants to know her, but, would it be breaking all the rules? Would she even be able to see him? Would she even like him?
When a brilliant young girl, whose life has had so much love and joy suddenly has her world devastated by the death of her parents and must move in with her less than savory aunt, Dair knows she needs protection and with the help of an angel, Serenity is placed directly in her path when young Emma needs her most. As Dair and Serenity find their attraction growing, Dair must come to terms with both his immortality and Serenity’s totally mortal existence.
Will the creator allow them time together? How can they save young Emma from the nightmare she is living? There is something special about both Serenity and Emma and their futures are bound together, but only one may survive if the future is to come to pass and there is not enough magic in the Sandman’s dust to change that.
Flat out, Quinn Loftis and her latest gem, Dream of Me is just one of those reads that feels like a dream, itself. Beautifully written from the heart of this author, there are moments of happiness, sorrow and love that had me smiling, knowing there really are good people like these characters in a world that has gotten too cold and cynical. Geared to younger readers, thirteen and up, it is a refreshing change to find an author who knows how to create age appropriate magic with her words and to remind us it is okay to believe in things like the Sandman, who just happens to be a handsome hero, and not a little gnome or elf! Low on angst, high on kindness, a great "feel good" read!
I received this copy from Quinn Loftis in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Dream Makers - Book 1
Publication Date: February 28, 2015
Publisher: Quinn Loftis Books LLC
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy | Myths 13+
Print Length: 319 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
When a brilliant young girl, whose life has had so much love and joy suddenly has her world devastated by the death of her parents and must move in with her less than savory aunt, Dair knows she needs protection and with the help of an angel, Serenity is placed directly in her path when young Emma needs her most. As Dair and Serenity find their attraction growing, Dair must come to terms with both his immortality and Serenity’s totally mortal existence.
Will the creator allow them time together? How can they save young Emma from the nightmare she is living? There is something special about both Serenity and Emma and their futures are bound together, but only one may survive if the future is to come to pass and there is not enough magic in the Sandman’s dust to change that.
Flat out, Quinn Loftis and her latest gem, Dream of Me is just one of those reads that feels like a dream, itself. Beautifully written from the heart of this author, there are moments of happiness, sorrow and love that had me smiling, knowing there really are good people like these characters in a world that has gotten too cold and cynical. Geared to younger readers, thirteen and up, it is a refreshing change to find an author who knows how to create age appropriate magic with her words and to remind us it is okay to believe in things like the Sandman, who just happens to be a handsome hero, and not a little gnome or elf! Low on angst, high on kindness, a great "feel good" read!
I received this copy from Quinn Loftis in exchange for my honest review.
Series: The Dream Makers - Book 1
Publication Date: February 28, 2015
Publisher: Quinn Loftis Books LLC
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy | Myths 13+
Print Length: 319 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
May 6, 2016
Goodness gracious, no. Wow, I have never been so brutally disappointed in my life. Being a huge fan of Quinn Loftis's Grey Wolves Series I was horrified to see the quality of Dream of Me. Right off the bat it becomes clear that there is no clear conflict or villains. That is a nightmarish thing to do to a story. In addition, there was little to no honest and solid character development. I have never had to force myself through a story to this degree before. I have no idea what went wrong, but obviously something went very very wrong in the creation of this story. The only highlights were the very beginning and the very end, which says nothing good. Honestly, I wish that I could unsee this crushing disappointment of a story. If I could suggest anything to Quinn about how to unsure this will never happen again, I would have to say: for peets sake, please actually put a solid conflict in your story from the get-go.
Do not, I repeat do not waste your time with Dream of me. I give Dream of Me the deserved rating of only ONE OUT OF FIVE STARS!
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March 4, 2015
Are we all reading the same book? The story seemed to drag on, and I found myself dreading the amount I had left to read. There were lots of biblical references which I feel a bunch of people won't relate to. It seemed like a downgrade to women when Dair was so engrossed in the specific roles of men and women by their Creator. *gags*
Sarah/Serenity: why make her 18 just to be so prudent? I feel this story would have went a lot better if she was 16. I found myself wanting to hear more about her friend Glory, a minor character, just to get a reprieve.
Emma: way more interesting of a read. However, I wish she had more 8 year old moments, there was a huge disconnect.
The idea of this story is fantastic and had huge potential, but all was lost in the bland writing.
Sarah/Serenity: why make her 18 just to be so prudent? I feel this story would have went a lot better if she was 16. I found myself wanting to hear more about her friend Glory, a minor character, just to get a reprieve.
Emma: way more interesting of a read. However, I wish she had more 8 year old moments, there was a huge disconnect.
The idea of this story is fantastic and had huge potential, but all was lost in the bland writing.
March 1, 2015
Can't wait!
March 5, 2015
Loved this book! Can't wait to see where this story goes!!!
January 25, 2015
OHHHHHHH MYYYYY GOD !!!!!!!! Can't wait to read the new book
March 16, 2015
I decide to take a break from all those John le Carré novels and history/historical fiction book I'm currently reading, to read a book might or might not have connection to a Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Needless to say, I totally regret about it.
Mary Sue: Check. Boring alpha male/creepy stalker in the name of some supernatural creature or old (?) god: Check. Insta-love: Check. Stupid/cliché name: Check. Horrible dialogue: Check. Slut-shamming: Check.
The only reason I suffer through this book because the author decide to call her boring alpha male "Sandman" and use Andersen's Ole Luk-Oie as a part of the summary/prologue.
The funny thing is I never read Neil Gaiman's Sandman, but I'm a fan of Andersen fairy tales, so this book just like a slap to my face. Imagine someone turn Death in The Book Thief to a stupid teenage boy. Yeah, exactly like that.
I prefer this one. He has silk coat, two magical umbrella and very powerful. Beside that, he is Death's brother. Please give him back.
Mary Sue: Check. Boring alpha male/creepy stalker in the name of some supernatural creature or old (?) god: Check. Insta-love: Check. Stupid/cliché name: Check. Horrible dialogue: Check. Slut-shamming: Check.
The only reason I suffer through this book because the author decide to call her boring alpha male "Sandman" and use Andersen's Ole Luk-Oie as a part of the summary/prologue.
The funny thing is I never read Neil Gaiman's Sandman, but I'm a fan of Andersen fairy tales, so this book just like a slap to my face. Imagine someone turn Death in The Book Thief to a stupid teenage boy. Yeah, exactly like that.
“We must have the whole world prettily decked out for to-morrow morning,” said Ole Luk-Oie, “for that will be a holiday, it will be Sunday. I will go to the church steeples to see that the little church goblins are polishing the bells, that they may sound sweetly. I will go out into the field, and see if the breezes are blowing the dust from the grass and leaves; and what is the greatest work of all, I will bring down all the stars, to polish them. I take them in my apron; but first each one must be numbered, and the holes, in which they are placed up there, must be numbered likewise, so that they may be placed in the same grooves again; otherwise they would not sit fast, and we should have too many shooting stars; for one after another would fall down.
- Hans Christian Andersen; Ole Luk-Oie
I prefer this one. He has silk coat, two magical umbrella and very powerful. Beside that, he is Death's brother. Please give him back.
February 28, 2015
I fell in love with Quinn Loftis after reading Prince of Wolves for the first time. Her writing style is amazing and the way she brings her characters to life is a true art. With some many favorite characters already, its hard to believe that I am adding more. After you read Dream of Me you will be adding to your mental character collection too.
A fresh new story involving one of the legends we rarely hear about. Everyone knows of the Sandman. We all wish for him to visit us on those sleepless nights, where sleep is all we hope for. What if that was not his true purpose? What if he was destined for bigger things?
Brudair has been around for centuries. Living a lonely existence and committing himself to the job that he was designed for. Nothing had ever gotten in his way before, but that was soon going to come to an end.
Sarah Serenity is a girl with dreams of leaving her small town. As a small town girl myself I completely understand those dreams. I also know what it means to put those dreams aside for bigger purposes. Although Serenity has no such intention, fate may have different plans for her.
The characters are just as fascinating as the story. I very much enjoy Quinn's writing and cannot wait to see these characters develop and find out where fate is going to take them in the future. A terrific beginning to the series.
Quinn has weaved a new story that will having you saying "Sandman weave me a dream". A must read from a master story teller.
A fresh new story involving one of the legends we rarely hear about. Everyone knows of the Sandman. We all wish for him to visit us on those sleepless nights, where sleep is all we hope for. What if that was not his true purpose? What if he was destined for bigger things?
Brudair has been around for centuries. Living a lonely existence and committing himself to the job that he was designed for. Nothing had ever gotten in his way before, but that was soon going to come to an end.
Sarah Serenity is a girl with dreams of leaving her small town. As a small town girl myself I completely understand those dreams. I also know what it means to put those dreams aside for bigger purposes. Although Serenity has no such intention, fate may have different plans for her.
The characters are just as fascinating as the story. I very much enjoy Quinn's writing and cannot wait to see these characters develop and find out where fate is going to take them in the future. A terrific beginning to the series.
Quinn has weaved a new story that will having you saying "Sandman weave me a dream". A must read from a master story teller.
March 2, 2015
I want to first start by saying that I love Quinn Loftis. She is an amazing author and I have read practically all of her books.
Dream of Me is an interesting take on the old Sandman tale, but with a little more darkness, a lot more love and a dash of WHAT IN THE HELL. I enjoyed this book because of its uniqueness and would recommend anyone who is looking for something different to pick this up. My only gripe is that the instant love connection wasn't backed in this one. There wasn't a whole lot that made the relationship seem substantial and the constant use of the fact that the MC was completely selfless, was a little overwhelming. However, I will say the further you read into the book, the better these pills are to swallow. The plot line takes over near the end and some of the other character relationships are intriguing.
Again, if you are looking for something different, this is absolutely worth checking out!
Dream of Me is an interesting take on the old Sandman tale, but with a little more darkness, a lot more love and a dash of WHAT IN THE HELL. I enjoyed this book because of its uniqueness and would recommend anyone who is looking for something different to pick this up. My only gripe is that the instant love connection wasn't backed in this one. There wasn't a whole lot that made the relationship seem substantial and the constant use of the fact that the MC was completely selfless, was a little overwhelming. However, I will say the further you read into the book, the better these pills are to swallow. The plot line takes over near the end and some of the other character relationships are intriguing.
Again, if you are looking for something different, this is absolutely worth checking out!
March 1, 2015
Quin did it again! Great book. A wonderful twist to the Sandman mythology! As always the characters are likeable and believable. This book is not only about the love story between the Sandman and Serenity. It incorporates religious elements without preaching. A father-daughter like relationship folds between a little 8 yrs old genius called Emma and her guardian angel Raphael.while the bond between all the characters is weaved and strengthen as the story goes by. This book will make you smile, will make you cry and best of all will make you fall in love with each of the characters. I can't wait for the next book!
March 3, 2015
I usually give a 5 star rating for books written by Quinn Loftis. She is my number one favorite author after all. I can reread her books and still get pulled in and captivated every time. I love the characters and plots of all of her books. However, while this book was great, it just did not do for me what her other books did. I think it was because it felt rushed. I was expecting to get to see more of Serenity and Dair's relationship. It's still a great book though and I can not wait to see what else will happen in the next books!
March 2, 2015
The book cover looks magnificent.
June 26, 2017
I really loved this book. I'm not sure if this is an original idea of having the Sandman as a romance figure or not but it was certainly new to me. I also love the fact that this author is a clean author and I have no problem recommending her work to my teen age daughter. That is a huge bonus for me.
Reason for the 4? Well I loved the fact that Dair was so open and so quick but it could get a little cheesy. That is not necessarily a bad thing but.....
I can't wait until book two of this series. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story takes us.
This is one of our favorite authors and if you have not read her Grey Wolves Series then I highly recommend it!
Great book!
Reason for the 4? Well I loved the fact that Dair was so open and so quick but it could get a little cheesy. That is not necessarily a bad thing but.....
I can't wait until book two of this series. I'm looking forward to seeing where the story takes us.
This is one of our favorite authors and if you have not read her Grey Wolves Series then I highly recommend it!
Great book!
May 3, 2018
Finished meaning I stop listening to the audiobook.
Maybe I'll pick it up sooner or later if I be without other options.
I like very much the idea at the base of this book. And I like also very much brooding male characters that strongly decide to 'abtain' the affection of a certain lady...but here we have some kind of insipid princess perfect that I really can't stand...
So I quit. I'm sorry Dair but you should have fallen for someone a bit less saintly and bit more sassy.
Maybe I'll pick it up sooner or later if I be without other options.
I like very much the idea at the base of this book. And I like also very much brooding male characters that strongly decide to 'abtain' the affection of a certain lady...but here we have some kind of insipid princess perfect that I really can't stand...
So I quit. I'm sorry Dair but you should have fallen for someone a bit less saintly and bit more sassy.
January 7, 2018
This book was not that good for me. I just wasn't that interested in the characters or the story which is why I'm cutting this review short.
The characters weren't realistic enough for me. And their relationship didn't really seem all that exciting. I wasn't at all interested in the main characters.
The storyline was rushed and I didn't really feel that it had any natural flow.
I don't think I'll continue with the rest of the series.
2 stars
The characters weren't realistic enough for me. And their relationship didn't really seem all that exciting. I wasn't at all interested in the main characters.
The storyline was rushed and I didn't really feel that it had any natural flow.
I don't think I'll continue with the rest of the series.
2 stars
May 16, 2015
"I am the Sandman, The Dream Weaver, the Enticer of Slumber. The night is mine. The darkness is my cloak and obeys my commands. If I do not want to be seen, I can prevent it."
Let me start off by saying that I am such a big Quinn Loftis fan! After reading her Grey Wolves series (all but the final book, which I need to get to) I fell in love with her writing and her creativity! She has a great talent for writing swoon worthy men and strong females! Dream of Me definitely followed this trend!
When I saw that Quinn Loftis had a new book, and that it was her take on the "Sandman" I was like " I AM IN!" This concept was definitely interesting and the back story of the Sandman as well as what his job is in the current world was so inventive. Loftis thought up every angle to make this work, and it did!
Brudair or "Dair" for short is the Sandman, he has traveled the World since it was created and worked for "The Creator" weaving dreams for humans. I liked Dair a lot, he was kind, protective and definitely swoony. He took his work seriously and cared for each person he weaved dreams for. Unfortunately, there were a couple of things I didn't like :( One being there was definitely insta-love, Dair hardly knew Serenity except to weave her a couple of dreams and was totally in love with her (and this was not even a quarter of the way into the book) . This was supposed to be because he was an ethereal being and therefore had stronger feelings than a human, but I had trouble believing that an immortal who has traveled the Earth for millions of years all of the sudden falls in love with a 17 year old girl after a week. I wanted to believe it, but I had some trouble with it.
"He did not want to spend the rest of eternity with the ache of her absence in his mind, spirit and body. Time would not ease it, not for his kind. Once the love of an immortal was given, there was no taking it back. She would hold his adoration, love, and esteem for the rest of time."
I did like that Serenity did not instantly fall in love and that it took her some time. Serenity was also a strong female, who was so loving and giving. She was definitely an awesome heroine who was not afraid to stand up for what she believed in and fight for those she loved!
The secondary characters in this book were also a major part of this novel. From Raphael, the "guardian angel" to Serenity's Aunt and Uncle, each played such an important part. But none played a more important part then Emma, first the girl that Serenity sees in her dream and then again as the girl the Sandman is weaving dreams for that are important to the entire human race.
This novel definitely takes a turn I was not seeing, I thought it would mostly revolve around Serenity and the dreams she had and how she would influence the future world. However, that is not the path this story follows and I was ok with that, although at times it felt a bit disjointed and I had trouble connecting the two sides of this book. In the end, I liked where Quinn Loftis took it, and I liked the role that Dair the Sandman played in all of it.
This is not a religious book by any means, but it does talk a lot about angels, demons and other angelic beings. It also talks about "The Creator" and his love and influence of the Human race. I found it very unique and interesting.
Although I had a few issues with this book, I really liked the characters, the concept and the story. I am curios to see where Loftis takes this series next and what is in story for Serenity, Emma and Dair.
"Dream of Me Princess." Dair whispered into her ear. "Then weave me a dream, Sandman," she said softly "and then we can dream together."
November 12, 2017
What are these kinds of characters called? Mary Sues? Anyway, I just can't take a heroine who is so perfect that she makes sugar look bitter. I wanted to like this book, but just reading the first two chapters gave me cavities and sent my insulin levels soaring. I didn't finish the book, so don't base your decision about this book on my review. Just be aware that this is a Mary Sue book and there are several typos throughout that make me wonder if the author made use of an editor.
May 6, 2015
3.5 Stars
Dream of Me by Quinn Loftis had my attention at the mention of the Sandman. I'm sure many of you remember hearing about him when you were younger. He blows sand in your eyes and off to sleep you go. In my memories though he seemed like something to fear, similar to the boogeyman. But in this story he's definitely not the boogeyman!
Ms. Loftis has taken an opportunity to write a fantasy romance around the mythological Sandman named Brudair or Dair for short. Dair has been delivering dreams given to him by the Creator for thousands of years. Never does he speak to humans. It isn't until he weaves a dream for Sarah Serenity that things begin to change with him.
The introduction of Dair and his fascination with Serenity was very intriguing. I was enraptured by tale the author wove about who the Sandman is. I was also taken with how he sees Serenity prior to ever speaking with her. It wasn't until they actually meet that I was completely taken with Dair. I appreciated the care in which the author developed his character. He's confused by his new found emotions. He's questioning everything he thought he knew. He's kind, caring, generous, and a gentleman.
Serenity was hit or miss for me. Sometimes I found her endearing other times I realized I didn't really know who she was. Her character is stereotypical and while that's okay for many tried and true romance novels, I kept waiting for all those things to come to play in this story. She's being raised by an aunt and uncle since the death of her parents. We know no background other than she compensates the guilt by volunteering her time to those less fortunate. She's a virgin. She has few to no friends. She's never dated. She wants to leave her small town but we don't know where or what she wants to do with her life. Her goals, dreams, aspirations are never discussed. Neither are the circumstances surrounding her parents death. All of it just is. I thought we were being led in a direction, I'm not sure which, but instead things just fell flat.
When Emma entered the picture I was thrilled. She added a much need layer of depth to the story. Her pages were the ones I craved as her story was weighted much more in the overall plot. Her story in some ways parallels with Serenity and again this wasn't discussed. Maybe book two will shed some light. Emma is said to be a child prodigy, intelligent beyond her years. I loved her interactions with Raphael. Actually her character in general was endearing. My only frustration was that she does not come across as a child much less an 8 year old. I get that she's smart, maybe even a little more mature. However, I would have liked young Emma I'm sure if I could have met her. I think it would have made the story that much more believable.
This story is heavy on Christian ideology. While that may turn some off, I found that it added another layer to the story. For as much time as was spent describing everyone's thoughts, I do wish there had been more descriptive prose. Telling me that Dair is meeting his Creator is no where near as fantastical as describing what he felt and what the surroundings looked like. This is just an example. I would have loved more detail so that I could feel more a part of the story. Those connections are what take stories from being good to great to exceptional. Fantasy in my mind is more than the character it's the plot and it's imagery.
I was absolutely sucked into Dream of Me. I read the entire book almost in one sitting. I think that alone speaks volumes about Quinn Loftis' writing. While there are some issues, as mentioned above, as a whole the story is an enjoyable read and I'm anxious to see where she's headed. I'm hoping that Dream of Me was the foundation for something more, more fantastical, more emotional deep, more romantic, more closing the loop on some unanswered questions. There is so much more that can be told.
*A copy of this book was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
April 17, 2015
Ok in order to begin I would like to start by saying I am not a fan of this book even in the slightest sense. There were many aspects of the story that bothered me and none of which had anything to do with the religious affiliation of the book. To start....
- All of the books written by Quinn Loftis so far have had the same essential premises of an extremely attractive other worldly being who falls in love with this sweet Southern girl. This in itself doesn't allow for it to be an intricate story. The characters are extremely one dimensional and the plot line gets extremely predictable.
- The romance in this book is similar to all the other ones where the girl is his other half and he falls in love with her and she completes him. She is his true mate so he becomes annoyingly obsessive and extremely archaic in nature.
MY MAIN PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BASIC IDEOLOGY REPRESENTED IN THE BOOK(as further explained below)
- There is one particular moment in the beginning of the book where the two main characters are out to get pizza. Serenity, the main female character, offers to pay for her food and this whole conversation comes up about the "feminist movement". The main character Dair argues that the negative side to this movement is that it forces women and men to stray from their true nature. It is the true nature of the women to be kind, gentle, caring and sensitive. While it is the true nature of the man to hunt, to be protective, and to fend for his family. NOW DO NOT GET ME WRONG, I DO NOT INTEND TO SAY THAT THESE CHARACTERISTICS ARE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES. Which of course they are not, but I do not agree with the basic idea that feminism diminishes the gentle side of women and it keeps them from being themselves. I do not agree that in the fight for equality women had to gain characteristics that oppose their true nature. FUNDAMENTALLY this time period is more of an idea of equality and the idea that gender is more of a spectrum. If a women chooses to love and care and nurture her family that is her choice, because it is a beautiful thing to be able to do that. But at the same time, if it does not instinctively come to a women to want to be caring and nurturing in that sense SHE IS IN NO WAY OBLIGATED TO DO SO JUST BECAUSE OF HER GENDER AND THAT DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS FIGHTING HER TRUE NATURE. THE IDEA OF FEMINISM IS TO HAVE EQUALITY BETWEEN BOTH GENDERS AND TO RESPECT THE WISHES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT STEREOTYPING THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR GENDER. If a man doesn't feel the need to hunt, defend and is decides to be more gentle, and caring IT DOES NOT MAKE HIM ANY LESS OF A MAN. The whole concept that a women is there to tame the inner beast of a man seems absolutely ridiculous to me!!! She isn't stronger because she tames the beast, and it is wrong to assume that a guy is fundamentally a caveman. A true relationship with beauty is one in which two people are equals who respect each other in every way, who make sacrifices and compromises and listen to each other because they choose to respect each other. If one person changes in some way for another person it should be out of the respect that the person has for the other's thoughts, values and beliefs.
THE BOOK OVERSIMPLIFIES THE CONCEPT OF RELATIONSHIPS AND PEOPLE IN GENERAL.
The whole basic points made in this book are a strong powerful man finds a beautiful caring and nurturing women who tames his inner beast. Like ok that's fantastic but soooooooooooo SIMPLIFIED. Even though the story is of these two characters and their life is like that it makes it seem like that's the only way, like thats the correct way. I already exposed the gender roles part that was ANNOYINGLY present but how about when a man loves another man, or when a women loves another women. Or the idea that you don't love a person because of their gender but you love a person because of who they are on the inside!!
AND I REPEAT AS A CONCLUSION I DID NOT LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL IDEAS PORTRAYED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK ALONG WITH THE ONE DIMENSIONAL PLOT AND CHARACTERS
- All of the books written by Quinn Loftis so far have had the same essential premises of an extremely attractive other worldly being who falls in love with this sweet Southern girl. This in itself doesn't allow for it to be an intricate story. The characters are extremely one dimensional and the plot line gets extremely predictable.
- The romance in this book is similar to all the other ones where the girl is his other half and he falls in love with her and she completes him. She is his true mate so he becomes annoyingly obsessive and extremely archaic in nature.
MY MAIN PROBLEM WAS WITH THE BASIC IDEOLOGY REPRESENTED IN THE BOOK(as further explained below)
- There is one particular moment in the beginning of the book where the two main characters are out to get pizza. Serenity, the main female character, offers to pay for her food and this whole conversation comes up about the "feminist movement". The main character Dair argues that the negative side to this movement is that it forces women and men to stray from their true nature. It is the true nature of the women to be kind, gentle, caring and sensitive. While it is the true nature of the man to hunt, to be protective, and to fend for his family. NOW DO NOT GET ME WRONG, I DO NOT INTEND TO SAY THAT THESE CHARACTERISTICS ARE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES. Which of course they are not, but I do not agree with the basic idea that feminism diminishes the gentle side of women and it keeps them from being themselves. I do not agree that in the fight for equality women had to gain characteristics that oppose their true nature. FUNDAMENTALLY this time period is more of an idea of equality and the idea that gender is more of a spectrum. If a women chooses to love and care and nurture her family that is her choice, because it is a beautiful thing to be able to do that. But at the same time, if it does not instinctively come to a women to want to be caring and nurturing in that sense SHE IS IN NO WAY OBLIGATED TO DO SO JUST BECAUSE OF HER GENDER AND THAT DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS FIGHTING HER TRUE NATURE. THE IDEA OF FEMINISM IS TO HAVE EQUALITY BETWEEN BOTH GENDERS AND TO RESPECT THE WISHES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT STEREOTYPING THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR GENDER. If a man doesn't feel the need to hunt, defend and is decides to be more gentle, and caring IT DOES NOT MAKE HIM ANY LESS OF A MAN. The whole concept that a women is there to tame the inner beast of a man seems absolutely ridiculous to me!!! She isn't stronger because she tames the beast, and it is wrong to assume that a guy is fundamentally a caveman. A true relationship with beauty is one in which two people are equals who respect each other in every way, who make sacrifices and compromises and listen to each other because they choose to respect each other. If one person changes in some way for another person it should be out of the respect that the person has for the other's thoughts, values and beliefs.
THE BOOK OVERSIMPLIFIES THE CONCEPT OF RELATIONSHIPS AND PEOPLE IN GENERAL.
The whole basic points made in this book are a strong powerful man finds a beautiful caring and nurturing women who tames his inner beast. Like ok that's fantastic but soooooooooooo SIMPLIFIED. Even though the story is of these two characters and their life is like that it makes it seem like that's the only way, like thats the correct way. I already exposed the gender roles part that was ANNOYINGLY present but how about when a man loves another man, or when a women loves another women. Or the idea that you don't love a person because of their gender but you love a person because of who they are on the inside!!
AND I REPEAT AS A CONCLUSION I DID NOT LIKE THIS BOOK BECAUSE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL IDEAS PORTRAYED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK ALONG WITH THE ONE DIMENSIONAL PLOT AND CHARACTERS
May 7, 2015
Thank you to YA Bound Book Tours and author Quinn Loftis for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!
Find this review and more on my blog The Rest Is Still Unwritten!
Dream of Me is the latest novel by Quinn Loftis and is a decent start to a new series by this popular self-published author.
I’m be honest here; Dream of Me was a bit of a mixed bucket for me. In some respects I thought it was brilliant, but in others I kind of found the novel a little lacking. Quinn Loftis sets up a novel with lots of possibilities in Dream of Me and it’s obvious from even this first instalment that she has plans for this series. Where she intends to take it remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Dream of Me sets the building blocks for future possible books.
Dream of Me is told in varying POV’s but focuses mainly around Brudair, known as Dair, an immortal being and Sandman who is responsible for the dreams of those whose destinies are to shape the world, as well as Sarah Serenity Tillman a kind and caring human teenager who becomes the first woman Dair has ever been attracted to in all his thousand years.
I was really excited about a novel that featured the Sandman of folklore. He’s always been an interesting figure in my mind and not someone I’ve seen a lot of, so it’s suffice to say I couldn’t wait to read Dream of Me. However, and I say this in the nicely possible way……where was the Sandman? Quinn Loftis has clearly thought about the Biblical backstory to this novel long and hard, and Dream of Me features a heavy Christian and religious aspect.
Don’t get me wrong—I did enjoy this; it was interesting, but I had been really anticipating a story heavy on the Sandman if you know what I mean. Dair is still a feature character, but what he is and what he does is often lost amongst his relationship with Serenity and the complete “plan” the Creator seems to have for the characters.
The feelings and desires expressed by Dair and Serenity read a lot more like a PNR than a YA novel. Not at all in the graphic or sexual sense, but in the strength and power of Dair’s feelings and his devotion to a young woman he doesn’t know all too well. People unhappy with this brand of almost instant-love should take heart that Loftis gives her heroine enough sense to question things and at least make an attempt to get to know Dair before finding herself head first in love with him.
The characters were for the most part quite likable. Dair and Serenity were easy to read, however I actually struggled with Emma at times. As a child genius Emma was really intelligent, but there were times when I felt she sounded too old for her age and that’s outside the whole, “old soul” idea. Her references to her mother and her mother’s sayings were sweet at first, but quickly became grating for me. I don’t want to make a big deal about it, but I just struggled with Emma, try as I might. I actually really loved Raphael if I’m honest. There was something super likable about him I couldn’t help but feel.
Overall, Dream of Me was worth a read, but it didn’t blow me away. Personally I think it had its faults, but it was still very well thought out, detailed and easy to read. Quinn Loftis ends this instalment well and the developments within the story make it easy to wonder what will happen next……
Find this review and more on my blog The Rest Is Still Unwritten!
Dream of Me is the latest novel by Quinn Loftis and is a decent start to a new series by this popular self-published author.
I’m be honest here; Dream of Me was a bit of a mixed bucket for me. In some respects I thought it was brilliant, but in others I kind of found the novel a little lacking. Quinn Loftis sets up a novel with lots of possibilities in Dream of Me and it’s obvious from even this first instalment that she has plans for this series. Where she intends to take it remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Dream of Me sets the building blocks for future possible books.
Dream of Me is told in varying POV’s but focuses mainly around Brudair, known as Dair, an immortal being and Sandman who is responsible for the dreams of those whose destinies are to shape the world, as well as Sarah Serenity Tillman a kind and caring human teenager who becomes the first woman Dair has ever been attracted to in all his thousand years.
I was really excited about a novel that featured the Sandman of folklore. He’s always been an interesting figure in my mind and not someone I’ve seen a lot of, so it’s suffice to say I couldn’t wait to read Dream of Me. However, and I say this in the nicely possible way……where was the Sandman? Quinn Loftis has clearly thought about the Biblical backstory to this novel long and hard, and Dream of Me features a heavy Christian and religious aspect.
Don’t get me wrong—I did enjoy this; it was interesting, but I had been really anticipating a story heavy on the Sandman if you know what I mean. Dair is still a feature character, but what he is and what he does is often lost amongst his relationship with Serenity and the complete “plan” the Creator seems to have for the characters.
The feelings and desires expressed by Dair and Serenity read a lot more like a PNR than a YA novel. Not at all in the graphic or sexual sense, but in the strength and power of Dair’s feelings and his devotion to a young woman he doesn’t know all too well. People unhappy with this brand of almost instant-love should take heart that Loftis gives her heroine enough sense to question things and at least make an attempt to get to know Dair before finding herself head first in love with him.
The characters were for the most part quite likable. Dair and Serenity were easy to read, however I actually struggled with Emma at times. As a child genius Emma was really intelligent, but there were times when I felt she sounded too old for her age and that’s outside the whole, “old soul” idea. Her references to her mother and her mother’s sayings were sweet at first, but quickly became grating for me. I don’t want to make a big deal about it, but I just struggled with Emma, try as I might. I actually really loved Raphael if I’m honest. There was something super likable about him I couldn’t help but feel.
Overall, Dream of Me was worth a read, but it didn’t blow me away. Personally I think it had its faults, but it was still very well thought out, detailed and easy to read. Quinn Loftis ends this instalment well and the developments within the story make it easy to wonder what will happen next……
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