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Dreamvision
Dreams do come true, but in Abigail’s case, she wishes that were anything BUT true.
Eight years ago, when people still used landline phones and desktop computers, sixteen-year-old Abigail had everything a happy teenager could ask for—a loving family, two best friends, and a sexy prom date. But all of this blows apart when her dreams, which involve terrible accidents, start to actually occur in her hometown. Soon Abigail’s life consists of putting together vague clues from her dreams to save the lives of those she cares about, but she isn’t always successful. As she sinks into isolation, paranoia, and heartache, she resolves to stop the nightmares altogether, relying on someone who is not what they appear to be.
DREAMVISION is filled with horror and suspense at every turn, and is told in the form of a blog from Abigail’s perspective during the year 2007.
Eight years ago, when people still used landline phones and desktop computers, sixteen-year-old Abigail had everything a happy teenager could ask for—a loving family, two best friends, and a sexy prom date. But all of this blows apart when her dreams, which involve terrible accidents, start to actually occur in her hometown. Soon Abigail’s life consists of putting together vague clues from her dreams to save the lives of those she cares about, but she isn’t always successful. As she sinks into isolation, paranoia, and heartache, she resolves to stop the nightmares altogether, relying on someone who is not what they appear to be.
DREAMVISION is filled with horror and suspense at every turn, and is told in the form of a blog from Abigail’s perspective during the year 2007.
- GenresFantasy
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2015
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About the author
S.L. Bynum
6 books11 followersS. L. Bynum knew she had a creative imagination as a kid, when she would make her beanie babies go on the craziest adventures. She fell in love with writing at the age of twelve, when she wrote a rendition of The Three Little Pigs for her little brother’s homework assignment. S. L. Bynum is twenty-six now and besides books, she loves desserts, fashion, dancing (when she’s alone), warm weather, and playing video games. She lives in Greensboro, North Carolina with her family.
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February 20, 2016
My rating is 3.5
Original post http://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in/2...
Dreamvision is the story of Abgail, a sixteen year old girl whose heaven like life becomes a chaos due to her dreams. Initially her dreams are vague, incomprehensible and affecting people whom she doesn't know. But through time, the dreams become personal, affecting her family and friends. Her life with her family, friends and her lover, changes unexpectedly.
The story is the first person narrative of Abigail. I would say that narration is the highlight of the book. The plight of Abigail is the most important facet of the story, hence the story could be well conveyed in her words. To convey a teenagers plight, it is important that the narrative style should not be disproportionately formal and serious.
Characters are all crafted well. Abigail's relation with her family, friends and her boy friend is rendered palpably. Of which, I would like to specially mention her relation with her brother Brendon. Authoress could connect with the readers well. She succeeded in maintaining the suspense, leaving the readers thinking what would be the meaning of this dreamvision! The book reminded me of Final Destination movie but the story possessed freshness, uniqueness and novelty.
In spite of all the positives like story, excellent narration, moderate expression etc, the book disappointed me to some extend. The climax of the book disappointed me completely. It was like a steep graph the fell precipitously. After say about the sixth dreamvision, I was like when it will end but still I wanted to know what happens next. But last two chapters were disappointing.
Highlights
Strong storyline
Suspense
Fast Pace
Narration
Drawbacks
Feeble Climax
Original post http://rakhijayashankar.blogspot.in/2...
Dreamvision is the story of Abgail, a sixteen year old girl whose heaven like life becomes a chaos due to her dreams. Initially her dreams are vague, incomprehensible and affecting people whom she doesn't know. But through time, the dreams become personal, affecting her family and friends. Her life with her family, friends and her lover, changes unexpectedly.
The story is the first person narrative of Abigail. I would say that narration is the highlight of the book. The plight of Abigail is the most important facet of the story, hence the story could be well conveyed in her words. To convey a teenagers plight, it is important that the narrative style should not be disproportionately formal and serious.
Characters are all crafted well. Abigail's relation with her family, friends and her boy friend is rendered palpably. Of which, I would like to specially mention her relation with her brother Brendon. Authoress could connect with the readers well. She succeeded in maintaining the suspense, leaving the readers thinking what would be the meaning of this dreamvision! The book reminded me of Final Destination movie but the story possessed freshness, uniqueness and novelty.
In spite of all the positives like story, excellent narration, moderate expression etc, the book disappointed me to some extend. The climax of the book disappointed me completely. It was like a steep graph the fell precipitously. After say about the sixth dreamvision, I was like when it will end but still I wanted to know what happens next. But last two chapters were disappointing.
Highlights
Strong storyline
Suspense
Fast Pace
Narration
Drawbacks
Feeble Climax
January 5, 2018
Supernatural suspense isn't usually my thing, but I enjoyed this spooky tale quite a bit. Like another reviewer, it did remind me a bit of Final Destination, but not as over the top and honestly, way better written.
December 7, 2015
This book is different from what I expected. First off, Leiann is a very good writer. She definitely knows her craft. The pace of the book was right on and easily led you through the story of Abby. Abby is a likable character who is seriously struggling with her dreamvisions. You can't help but feel for her and her perils. Somehow she manages to get through them without loosing herself in the process.
The one thing I was not crazy about the book was that it was too well written from the perspective of a teenager. You can just see how Abby says and thinks the things written in the book. I wished it was a little bit more polished to take that somewhat "amateur" feeling away.
The story is unique, different and definitely keeps you guessing. The ending has a real nice twist. You know something is coming but you just don't know what, and I won't tell either. But I say this, it was an imaginative conclusion to Abby's story.
I have received this book from the author for an honest review.
The one thing I was not crazy about the book was that it was too well written from the perspective of a teenager. You can just see how Abby says and thinks the things written in the book. I wished it was a little bit more polished to take that somewhat "amateur" feeling away.
The story is unique, different and definitely keeps you guessing. The ending has a real nice twist. You know something is coming but you just don't know what, and I won't tell either. But I say this, it was an imaginative conclusion to Abby's story.
I have received this book from the author for an honest review.
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