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Dark Dreams and Dead Things
Seventeen-year-old November Lonergan spent her whole life feeling like an outsider. She was right. She’s a reaper like her mother and like her two cousins, Kai and Tristin. The supernatural world believes the three teens are part of a prophecy to save them from an evil known as the Grove. Ember just wants to survive high school and fix the fallout from bringing back her friend.
Old enemies are lurking, waiting for their opportunity to strike, but the pack has a new problem. A group of legendary hunters has resurfaced, threatening the reapers and anybody who stands with them. They are making good on their threats, too, attacking those closest to the pack. Their only hope of defeating the Legionaries involves trusting a stranger to perform a dangerous spell to advance Ember’s and her cousins’ powers. But Ember has a secret; a secret she can’t tell the pack. One that leaves the pack vulnerable.
An attack on pack allies leaves one member of the group injured and another missing, and then there’s a mysterious girl named Evangeline, who may play a bigger part in this than any of them realize. As the Legionaries close in, the pack must trust their enemies, enter hostile territories, and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath. Their entire plan lynches on a dangerous bargain, but rescuing one member of the pack could mean losing another in their place…possibly forever.
Old enemies are lurking, waiting for their opportunity to strike, but the pack has a new problem. A group of legendary hunters has resurfaced, threatening the reapers and anybody who stands with them. They are making good on their threats, too, attacking those closest to the pack. Their only hope of defeating the Legionaries involves trusting a stranger to perform a dangerous spell to advance Ember’s and her cousins’ powers. But Ember has a secret; a secret she can’t tell the pack. One that leaves the pack vulnerable.
An attack on pack allies leaves one member of the group injured and another missing, and then there’s a mysterious girl named Evangeline, who may play a bigger part in this than any of them realize. As the Legionaries close in, the pack must trust their enemies, enter hostile territories, and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath. Their entire plan lynches on a dangerous bargain, but rescuing one member of the pack could mean losing another in their place…possibly forever.
542 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2016
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About the author
Martina McAtee
22 books424 followersMartina McAtee is a USA Today Bestselling author and the winner of the 2016 Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal for her first book, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things. She lives in Jupiter, Florida with her teenage daughters, her best friend, two attack Chihuahuas, and two shady looking cats. By day she is a registered nurse, but by night she writes young adult books about reapers, zombies, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. She wrote her first story when she was five with an orange crayon on a legal pad she stole from her mom’s office. She’s been writing ever since.
Her influences include Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, Joss Whedon, L.J. Smith, and even J.K. Rowling. Living in South Florida provides her with plenty of material for the weird worlds she writes about. When she isn’t working, teaching, or writing, she’s reading or watching shows involving reapers, zombies, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures.
Her novels, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things and Dark Dreams and Dead Things are on sale now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books A Million. Her third book, Loving You with Teeth and Claws, a Dead Things Prequel, is due out in April, 2017. She is currently working on the fourth book in the ‘Dead Things’ series, Sinister Souls and Dead Things due to release in Summer of 2017.
Her influences include Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine, Joss Whedon, L.J. Smith, and even J.K. Rowling. Living in South Florida provides her with plenty of material for the weird worlds she writes about. When she isn’t working, teaching, or writing, she’s reading or watching shows involving reapers, zombies, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures.
Her novels, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things and Dark Dreams and Dead Things are on sale now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books A Million. Her third book, Loving You with Teeth and Claws, a Dead Things Prequel, is due out in April, 2017. She is currently working on the fourth book in the ‘Dead Things’ series, Sinister Souls and Dead Things due to release in Summer of 2017.
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August 8, 2016
This series does have potential but the abundance of characters was just a bit much at times. It really seemed to take away from the personalities of the main characters. They felt bland and generic. Also, this one (similar to first book in series( had no real closure upon ending, so I can officially say I'm done with this series. If the series were complete Id possibly continue, but I was intrigued enough to eagerly await for the release of book 3. Likely by the time book 3 is released, I will have forgotten most of the details from book 1 and 2. It just wasn’t overly memorable for me. I still think fans of YA books (basically all the characters in this book are 17 year old kids) and the fantasy/paranormal genre will like this series much better then myself. I think this one was just more up my 14 year old daughters alley versus my own.
July 10, 2016
Some of you may have noticed I like books. *coughs* This is a review; I received and ARC of Dark Dreams and Dead Things by Martina McAtee and this is what I thought.
-DISCLAIMER- I don't think there's any spoilers in here, but if you're especially sensitive to these things, then don't read on. Short version: I loved it.
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"Fate is for fairy tales and sappy romance novels. The world is what we've made it. Do you accept my proposal or not?"
Dark Dreams and Dead Things is the sequel to Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things. The series is a Young Adult Paranormal one by the lovely Martina McAtee.
DDADT is very much a second book (I.E., read the first one first). It's teeing up for wonderful things, I can just feel it!
I'm personally in love with the character development that happens over the course of this book. Oh boy, if there's one thing Martina does especially well it's characters. Some of the characters I found it difficult to sympathise with in book one are given rich new dimensions.
The final few chapters are where the wonderful things really happen. I don't feel I can say much here without giving anything away, but I read the 2nd half of the book in one sitting, for a little context.
One thing I didn't mention in my review of book one, is the LGBTQ themes of the series. I love this in ways I can't even express. Okay, so it's a "straightforward" male-male gay relationship, but we don't see enough of this in YA fiction. I'd love to see more complex LGBTQ themes addressed in YA, but hey, it's fantastic that is addressed here.
There were a few minor editing issues, but these didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I definitely reccomend anyone who likes Paranormal YA to check this series out.
-DISCLAIMER- I don't think there's any spoilers in here, but if you're especially sensitive to these things, then don't read on. Short version: I loved it.
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"Fate is for fairy tales and sappy romance novels. The world is what we've made it. Do you accept my proposal or not?"
Dark Dreams and Dead Things is the sequel to Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things. The series is a Young Adult Paranormal one by the lovely Martina McAtee.
DDADT is very much a second book (I.E., read the first one first). It's teeing up for wonderful things, I can just feel it!
I'm personally in love with the character development that happens over the course of this book. Oh boy, if there's one thing Martina does especially well it's characters. Some of the characters I found it difficult to sympathise with in book one are given rich new dimensions.
The final few chapters are where the wonderful things really happen. I don't feel I can say much here without giving anything away, but I read the 2nd half of the book in one sitting, for a little context.
One thing I didn't mention in my review of book one, is the LGBTQ themes of the series. I love this in ways I can't even express. Okay, so it's a "straightforward" male-male gay relationship, but we don't see enough of this in YA fiction. I'd love to see more complex LGBTQ themes addressed in YA, but hey, it's fantastic that is addressed here.
There were a few minor editing issues, but these didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I definitely reccomend anyone who likes Paranormal YA to check this series out.
December 25, 2020
I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The second book in the Dark Things series is even better than the first book!
The plot of the first book was outstanding, but this book surpasses that! There are so many little details that all add up in a big way at the end of this book. I am so impressed with the complexity of these details and how incredibly the author has woven them into this story. I am just so blown away. I can't even imagine how even more intense the third book will be!
As with the first book, this book had alternating perspectives. I really love books that are written in this way. It adds so much more to the story when you see things from different points of view.
There was even more diversity in book two! Again, mad props to the author for so many diverse characters. These characters are really a breath of fresh air.
The characters became even more complex in Dark Dreams and Dead Things. I liked the new characters that we introduced and woven into this compelling tale. We get to see new sides of some of the characters as well.
The pace in book two was perfect, just like the first book. I didn't want to put it down!
Dark Dreams and Dead Things was just an outstanding story! I am just itching for book three now! These characters stay with you long after you have finished reading. I recommend this book, I really do. The story will not disappoint you! If you are a paranormal or urban fantasy fan then READ. THIS. NOW!
The second book in the Dark Things series is even better than the first book!
The plot of the first book was outstanding, but this book surpasses that! There are so many little details that all add up in a big way at the end of this book. I am so impressed with the complexity of these details and how incredibly the author has woven them into this story. I am just so blown away. I can't even imagine how even more intense the third book will be!
As with the first book, this book had alternating perspectives. I really love books that are written in this way. It adds so much more to the story when you see things from different points of view.
There was even more diversity in book two! Again, mad props to the author for so many diverse characters. These characters are really a breath of fresh air.
The characters became even more complex in Dark Dreams and Dead Things. I liked the new characters that we introduced and woven into this compelling tale. We get to see new sides of some of the characters as well.
The pace in book two was perfect, just like the first book. I didn't want to put it down!
Dark Dreams and Dead Things was just an outstanding story! I am just itching for book three now! These characters stay with you long after you have finished reading. I recommend this book, I really do. The story will not disappoint you! If you are a paranormal or urban fantasy fan then READ. THIS. NOW!
August 3, 2016
***** 5 Cranky Stars *****
Book two of The Dead Things Series was as intriguing as book one. At the end of the first book, I was left longing for the second, but simultaneously wondering how the author was going to match the momentum of book one. Well, she managed admirably.
The author has included a very handy Character Guide at the start of the book to re-acquaint the reader with the rich cast of characters in the story. We meet all the old characters plus some new ones, both allies and protagonists.
As in book one it is a reading feast of supernatural beings with a chuckle out loud sense of humour threading through the story, ending not on a cliffhanger but rather on a promise for more to come.
Besides all the witchy, werewoolfy, ghostly goings on, the book deals with the love interests of the three main characters, focusing this time mainly on Kai and Rhys' relationship. I am not normally a fan of m/m romance, but this is so tastefully done that it is impossible to be or pretend to be offended.
March 4, 2021
5/5 ⭐️
Aaaaah I loved this so much!!
Aaaaah I loved this so much!!
October 10, 2017
Definitely less exciting than the first book in the series. It's over-inflated with too many characters, characters conducting overly long discussions, and the protagonist is lacking in charisma and cleverness, which she seemed to have in the beginning. But where did it go?
February 21, 2024
4.5/5 Stars
This second book in the Dead Things Series was much darker than the first – sometimes extremely dark – but I have to confess that I loved that about it.
What Fed My Addiction:
Very dark dreams.
The title of this book is no lie. In this second book in the series, we get to see what’s become of Mace after Ember was forced to kill him to save Quinn. We saw at the end of the first book that Ember had actually restored Mace’s soul, so this book tells us what happens to said soul. It isn’t pretty. In the midst of seeing Mace’s current predicament, we also learn the full details of what happened in Mace’s distant past that led him to his choice to become a sluagh. Mace’s chapters are pretty horrific – the things that he faced were painful and stomach churning – if you didn’t have any love or sympathy for Mace in the first book, I’m guessing Dark Dreams will change that. As terrible as they were, Mace’s chapters were my absolute favorite part of this book and kept me turning the pages to see how all he endured led him to make the choices he did.
Romantic developments.
In the first book, there were a few different romances brewing – chemistry was abound between Kai and Rhys, Quinn and Tristin, and Ember and Mace. For the purposes of not spoiling things from the first book, I won’t say which of the romances truly get off the ground and which are thrown into chaos, but I will say that it’s a combination of the two. In this second book, we get to see how those relationships are shaped by the climactic events of the first book – each of the couples is affected in some pretty major ways, and all three couples struggle to overcome some pretty hefty obstacles. Even though I wasn’t always the biggest fan of Ember and Mace in the first book, I found myself rooting for all three couples in this second book!
Pack mentality.
Just like in the first book, the secondary characters in this book are not secondary – in fact, I’m not even completely sure who qualifies as a secondary character, since the books are told in so many different POV’s (which I didn’t mind at all – I liked getting all of the different perspectives!). Themes of love, friendship and loyalty are huge in these books. Ember is embraced as a member of the pack – and that bond goes deep!
What Left Me Wanting More:
Slightly slow read (but not slow pacing).
Both of the books in this series took me longer to read than is typical for me. For one thing, they’re relatively long at over 500 pages each. But they’re also pretty complex – these are not the types of books you breeze through. There’s a lot of paranormal history to ingest and a ton of magical and storyline details that are really important and can’t just be glossed over. But I wouldn’t say that the books have slow pacing, and I really enjoyed them – but since I’m a quick reader, I tend to feel a tiny bit of frustration when I feel like I’m moving through a book slowly. This is obviously a personal preference type of thing, and many people will probably love every moment of the intense worldbuilding.
Some grammar errors.
The first book in the series had a decent number of minor grammar errors – mostly homonym substitutions (too instead of to, etc.) and apostrophe errors. The second book had less, but I still definitely noticed some – BUT it’s possible that the grammar errors might be fixed in the final copy of the second book. (I’m fairly certain the copy of the first book I got was not an ARC, however, so those errors are probably there to stay). I will say, though, that the overall quality of the writing was very good – so these errors weren’t overwhelming and didn’t stop me from enjoying the books – which is saying something, since my editor instincts tend to kick in when I read!
So, if you’re looking for a paranormal read with bite, I definitely recommend you pick this series up! I give this second book 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received these books from the publisher via YA Bound Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This second book in the Dead Things Series was much darker than the first – sometimes extremely dark – but I have to confess that I loved that about it.
What Fed My Addiction:
Very dark dreams.
The title of this book is no lie. In this second book in the series, we get to see what’s become of Mace after Ember was forced to kill him to save Quinn. We saw at the end of the first book that Ember had actually restored Mace’s soul, so this book tells us what happens to said soul. It isn’t pretty. In the midst of seeing Mace’s current predicament, we also learn the full details of what happened in Mace’s distant past that led him to his choice to become a sluagh. Mace’s chapters are pretty horrific – the things that he faced were painful and stomach churning – if you didn’t have any love or sympathy for Mace in the first book, I’m guessing Dark Dreams will change that. As terrible as they were, Mace’s chapters were my absolute favorite part of this book and kept me turning the pages to see how all he endured led him to make the choices he did.
Romantic developments.
In the first book, there were a few different romances brewing – chemistry was abound between Kai and Rhys, Quinn and Tristin, and Ember and Mace. For the purposes of not spoiling things from the first book, I won’t say which of the romances truly get off the ground and which are thrown into chaos, but I will say that it’s a combination of the two. In this second book, we get to see how those relationships are shaped by the climactic events of the first book – each of the couples is affected in some pretty major ways, and all three couples struggle to overcome some pretty hefty obstacles. Even though I wasn’t always the biggest fan of Ember and Mace in the first book, I found myself rooting for all three couples in this second book!
Pack mentality.
Just like in the first book, the secondary characters in this book are not secondary – in fact, I’m not even completely sure who qualifies as a secondary character, since the books are told in so many different POV’s (which I didn’t mind at all – I liked getting all of the different perspectives!). Themes of love, friendship and loyalty are huge in these books. Ember is embraced as a member of the pack – and that bond goes deep!
What Left Me Wanting More:
Slightly slow read (but not slow pacing).
Both of the books in this series took me longer to read than is typical for me. For one thing, they’re relatively long at over 500 pages each. But they’re also pretty complex – these are not the types of books you breeze through. There’s a lot of paranormal history to ingest and a ton of magical and storyline details that are really important and can’t just be glossed over. But I wouldn’t say that the books have slow pacing, and I really enjoyed them – but since I’m a quick reader, I tend to feel a tiny bit of frustration when I feel like I’m moving through a book slowly. This is obviously a personal preference type of thing, and many people will probably love every moment of the intense worldbuilding.
Some grammar errors.
The first book in the series had a decent number of minor grammar errors – mostly homonym substitutions (too instead of to, etc.) and apostrophe errors. The second book had less, but I still definitely noticed some – BUT it’s possible that the grammar errors might be fixed in the final copy of the second book. (I’m fairly certain the copy of the first book I got was not an ARC, however, so those errors are probably there to stay). I will say, though, that the overall quality of the writing was very good – so these errors weren’t overwhelming and didn’t stop me from enjoying the books – which is saying something, since my editor instincts tend to kick in when I read!
So, if you’re looking for a paranormal read with bite, I definitely recommend you pick this series up! I give this second book 4.5/5 stars.
***Disclosure: I received these books from the publisher via YA Bound Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
July 19, 2016
AHHHHH!!! this series is going to be the end. everything in this book was on trip from confusing to what? to so that's what it means in 0.1 seconds. I hate silas to death, he's a jerk I also hated finn and why does everyone wants to screw something up? let the Lonergan trio live happy and quinn my friend you're a complete jerk at the end, bad move boy bad move
January 22, 2018
This books grabs you, puts a vise grip on heart, and steals your breath. I felt like I had survived a battle when I finished the last page.
Wow. Just Wow. Pardon me while I regroup.
I love the diverse characters. No two are alike. It's a fast paced thrill ride. It needs to play out on the big screen. Someone make this happen!
Wow. Just Wow. Pardon me while I regroup.
I love the diverse characters. No two are alike. It's a fast paced thrill ride. It needs to play out on the big screen. Someone make this happen!
July 1, 2016
I love Martina, just saying.
This book FAR surpassed book #1, which was amazing in its own right, and I will edit this review in detail once more people read the book. If you loved Martina's first book, do not even hesitate for one SECOND in picking this one up! You will not be disappointed!
This book FAR surpassed book #1, which was amazing in its own right, and I will edit this review in detail once more people read the book. If you loved Martina's first book, do not even hesitate for one SECOND in picking this one up! You will not be disappointed!
October 3, 2017
DARK DREAMS AND DEAD THINGS MARTINA MCATEE
"The monsters we kill think we're the monsters. Villains never see themselves as villains. I think it just makes you feel better to think of the things we kill as monsters. As things different than us."
Dark Dreams and Dead Things was a fitting title, for multiple reasons. I felt like there was a little bit darker of a tone to this one than the first, in a really great way. The character development was well done and I really liked the inclusion of some fresh, interesting faces too. I continue to be impressed with how big of a world that McAtee created and how well she puppeteers each of the many inhabitants and the story lines! There was a lot going on in this one, a few new mysteries to solve, along with the progression of the main plot. The ending was especially good and I can't wait to see what happens next!
"The monsters we kill think we're the monsters. Villains never see themselves as villains. I think it just makes you feel better to think of the things we kill as monsters. As things different than us."
Dark Dreams and Dead Things was a fitting title, for multiple reasons. I felt like there was a little bit darker of a tone to this one than the first, in a really great way. The character development was well done and I really liked the inclusion of some fresh, interesting faces too. I continue to be impressed with how big of a world that McAtee created and how well she puppeteers each of the many inhabitants and the story lines! There was a lot going on in this one, a few new mysteries to solve, along with the progression of the main plot. The ending was especially good and I can't wait to see what happens next!
October 3, 2017
Dark Dreams and Dead Things was a fitting title, for multiple reasons. I felt like there was a little bit darker of a tone to this one than the first, in a really great way. The character development was well done and I really liked the inclusion of some fresh, interesting faces too. I continue to be impressed with how big of a world that McAtee created and how well she puppeteers each of the many inhabitants and the story lines! There was a lot going on in this one, a few new mysteries to solve, along with the progression of the main plot. The ending was especially good and I can't wait to see what happens next!
July 13, 2016
[I went to publish this on Intagram but it has too many character's for Instagram's liking]
Dark Dreams and Dead Things is the sequel to Martina McAtee’s Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things. I received this early to read and review before the author publishes it, and I am honored. It follows the story of a young girl, Ember Lonergan and her paranormal experience with her paranormal cousins and friends and family. (I can’t say too much, because spoilers!).
I have missed these characters. So. Much. I only read CSPWDT in March, but from the first sentence of this sequel I was grinning; I was just so happy to be diving back into this world. Honestly? This world, storyline, the characters, they’re one of my favourites. Easily within the top 3. No doubt about it.
The sequel picks up where we left off at the end of the first novel, which in my opinion, is great. We didn’t go through a time skip, wondering what would have happened within that time skip of the end of CSPWDT and the beginning of DDADT, it got straight to the point, facing the situations and circumstances the characters were also facing. Also, despite it being a slightly worrying situation, it still had humour which kept the reader intrigued. There is also a nice, quick and short recap to refresh your memory with the events of the previous novel, making sure you’re all caught up. (Something I needed because my memory is awful).
Martina has a way to have so much going on, but still manage to make it easy to follow along for the reader, without getting confused. You thought this character has one problem? No no no. They have many more. But you know exactly what they are, and how the characters need to approach them, because it’s so well written and so well thought out. It wasn’t overwhelming to read, it was chill when it needed to be, and thrilling at the right times. Definitely captivating and gripping the reader’s attention at all times. Not only that, but we read in the point of view of multiple characters.
I usually struggle with multiple POVs, because sometimes, the writer just can’t separate the character’s enough to make them different and unique. Martina’s characters are complex and each unique; I didn’t have to go back to the start of the chapter to find out whose POV I was in, like I have had to do with previous books. With the end of each chapter came the end (temporarily) of each POV, I was disappointed to be leaving the character for a few chapters but quickly enlightened as I could move onto reading through the eyes of another beloved character. Mace is one of my favourites. Never thought a fictional character could make my chest flutter and my knees weak whenever they say ‘Luv’.
Sometimes at the start of a new chapter I’d have to question, ‘Is this straight after the events of the previous chapter? Is it a time skip?’ but it didn’t take long for me to figure out, so nothing to complain about really.
Another thing I love is that there were times that some readers might think is unnecessary to the plot, but I personally loved it. There was a shopping scene with Kai and Rhys. Martina could have given a quick, brief explanation about it and that’s it. But I love that she shown us that bonding time between the two characters, a relaxed moment in their hectic life (though still in a hectic situation), and I enjoyed it very much.
I gave this 5/5 stars. Definitely deserving of all of those stars. I didn’t want to finish this book because that meant I’d have to wait for the next one now. What do you do when you finish the book before it’s even published?!?!
I don’t really know how to finish the review, so thank you for reading this, I hope you read it too, enjoy!
Dark Dreams and Dead Things is the sequel to Martina McAtee’s Children Shouldn’t Play With Dead Things. I received this early to read and review before the author publishes it, and I am honored. It follows the story of a young girl, Ember Lonergan and her paranormal experience with her paranormal cousins and friends and family. (I can’t say too much, because spoilers!).
I have missed these characters. So. Much. I only read CSPWDT in March, but from the first sentence of this sequel I was grinning; I was just so happy to be diving back into this world. Honestly? This world, storyline, the characters, they’re one of my favourites. Easily within the top 3. No doubt about it.
The sequel picks up where we left off at the end of the first novel, which in my opinion, is great. We didn’t go through a time skip, wondering what would have happened within that time skip of the end of CSPWDT and the beginning of DDADT, it got straight to the point, facing the situations and circumstances the characters were also facing. Also, despite it being a slightly worrying situation, it still had humour which kept the reader intrigued. There is also a nice, quick and short recap to refresh your memory with the events of the previous novel, making sure you’re all caught up. (Something I needed because my memory is awful).
Martina has a way to have so much going on, but still manage to make it easy to follow along for the reader, without getting confused. You thought this character has one problem? No no no. They have many more. But you know exactly what they are, and how the characters need to approach them, because it’s so well written and so well thought out. It wasn’t overwhelming to read, it was chill when it needed to be, and thrilling at the right times. Definitely captivating and gripping the reader’s attention at all times. Not only that, but we read in the point of view of multiple characters.
I usually struggle with multiple POVs, because sometimes, the writer just can’t separate the character’s enough to make them different and unique. Martina’s characters are complex and each unique; I didn’t have to go back to the start of the chapter to find out whose POV I was in, like I have had to do with previous books. With the end of each chapter came the end (temporarily) of each POV, I was disappointed to be leaving the character for a few chapters but quickly enlightened as I could move onto reading through the eyes of another beloved character. Mace is one of my favourites. Never thought a fictional character could make my chest flutter and my knees weak whenever they say ‘Luv’.
Sometimes at the start of a new chapter I’d have to question, ‘Is this straight after the events of the previous chapter? Is it a time skip?’ but it didn’t take long for me to figure out, so nothing to complain about really.
Another thing I love is that there were times that some readers might think is unnecessary to the plot, but I personally loved it. There was a shopping scene with Kai and Rhys. Martina could have given a quick, brief explanation about it and that’s it. But I love that she shown us that bonding time between the two characters, a relaxed moment in their hectic life (though still in a hectic situation), and I enjoyed it very much.
I gave this 5/5 stars. Definitely deserving of all of those stars. I didn’t want to finish this book because that meant I’d have to wait for the next one now. What do you do when you finish the book before it’s even published?!?!
I don’t really know how to finish the review, so thank you for reading this, I hope you read it too, enjoy!
June 23, 2016
Wow...just...wow! I never thought a book would ever be able to top Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things in my favorites list but this book totally did. I was very hopeful that this book would be good but I did not expect it to be this freaking awesome. Not to mention how amazing that cover is, this series has some great cover art. Martina McAtee wrote a very complex story that has characters that make you want to continue reading. I can't believe someone was able to create such a magical, twisted world but I'm so glad she did. I also want to live in it, pretty please!
I wanted to take my time reading this and really savor every word but that didn't happen. Once I started I did not want to put it down. I just had to figure out what happened next. This book was full of plot twists that made me want to scream like a banshee. And don't get me started on that ending because I won't stop and I can't spoil this book for everyone else. No matter how badly I want to just pour out every little detail I liked, I will restrain myself.
The same group of characters joined us in this book plus a couple new faces thrown in there. I got my Mace back in my life thank goodness, I forgot how much I missed that psychopath. Also Kai, I liked him even more in this book and felt like he got some of the best lines in this whole book. He seriously had me laughing out loud with all that snarkiness. I may have wanted to punch Tristan a lot but I still love her and her bitchiness too. Plus I would never punch her because she would kill me. Even characters that I was supposed to hate I didn't, I just couldn't hate them. Bravo, Martina McAtee for creating such great characters that I can't even hate the bad guys.
I really appreciated the character guide at the beginning because I didn't realize how much I had forgotten before that. It all quickly came back to me after reading that guide though. I highly recommend this series and encourage everyone to go out and buy the first one...right now. I will sit here and wait as patiently as humanly possible for book three.
Synopsis:
17-year-old November Lonergan spent her whole life feeling like an outsider. She was right. She’s a reaper like her mother; like her two cousins, Kai and Tristin. The supernatural world believes they are part of a prophecy to save them from an evil known as the Grove. Ember just wants to survive high school and fix the fallout from bringing back her friend.
Old enemies are lurking; waiting for their opportunity to strike but the pack has a new problem. A group of legendary hunters has resurfaced, threatening the reapers and anybody who stands with them. They are making good on their threats too; attacking those closest to the pack.
Their only hope of defeating the Legionaries involves trusting a stranger to perform a dangerous spell to advance Ember and her cousin’s powers. But Ember has a secret; a secret she can’t tell the pack. One that leaves the pack vulnerable.
An attack on pack allies, leaves one member of the group injured and another missing, along with a mysterious girl named Evangeline who may play a bigger part in this than any of them realize. As the Legionaries are closing in, the pack must trust their enemies, enter hostile territories, and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath. Their entire plan lynches on a dangerous bargain, but rescuing one member of the pack could mean losing another in their place…possibly forever.
I wanted to take my time reading this and really savor every word but that didn't happen. Once I started I did not want to put it down. I just had to figure out what happened next. This book was full of plot twists that made me want to scream like a banshee. And don't get me started on that ending because I won't stop and I can't spoil this book for everyone else. No matter how badly I want to just pour out every little detail I liked, I will restrain myself.
The same group of characters joined us in this book plus a couple new faces thrown in there. I got my Mace back in my life thank goodness, I forgot how much I missed that psychopath. Also Kai, I liked him even more in this book and felt like he got some of the best lines in this whole book. He seriously had me laughing out loud with all that snarkiness. I may have wanted to punch Tristan a lot but I still love her and her bitchiness too. Plus I would never punch her because she would kill me. Even characters that I was supposed to hate I didn't, I just couldn't hate them. Bravo, Martina McAtee for creating such great characters that I can't even hate the bad guys.
I really appreciated the character guide at the beginning because I didn't realize how much I had forgotten before that. It all quickly came back to me after reading that guide though. I highly recommend this series and encourage everyone to go out and buy the first one...right now. I will sit here and wait as patiently as humanly possible for book three.
Synopsis:
17-year-old November Lonergan spent her whole life feeling like an outsider. She was right. She’s a reaper like her mother; like her two cousins, Kai and Tristin. The supernatural world believes they are part of a prophecy to save them from an evil known as the Grove. Ember just wants to survive high school and fix the fallout from bringing back her friend.
Old enemies are lurking; waiting for their opportunity to strike but the pack has a new problem. A group of legendary hunters has resurfaced, threatening the reapers and anybody who stands with them. They are making good on their threats too; attacking those closest to the pack.
Their only hope of defeating the Legionaries involves trusting a stranger to perform a dangerous spell to advance Ember and her cousin’s powers. But Ember has a secret; a secret she can’t tell the pack. One that leaves the pack vulnerable.
An attack on pack allies, leaves one member of the group injured and another missing, along with a mysterious girl named Evangeline who may play a bigger part in this than any of them realize. As the Legionaries are closing in, the pack must trust their enemies, enter hostile territories, and play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopath. Their entire plan lynches on a dangerous bargain, but rescuing one member of the pack could mean losing another in their place…possibly forever.
June 25, 2016
Review:
Side note: I really appreciate the character guide at the beginning of the series. I’d JUST finished the first book before I started reading, so it wasn’t a huge deal, but because there are so many characters, it really helped refresh my memory when I needed it.
I mentioned in my earlier review of book one in the Dead Things series, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things, that I was really excited about it. That being said, Dark Dreams and Dead Things had a lot to live up to after I was blown away by the first one and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I tried very hard to take it slow and savor it, but as soon as I started I just couldn’t stop.
Book two begins exactly where book one ended, which is nice because there isn't any catching up to do between books. At this point, Ember and her twin cousins, Kai and Tristin, have learned that they need to work together in order to hone their powers and protect their ever-growing family. Quinn’s soul is squatting in Mace’s body, and Mace is a soul without a home who quickly goes missing.
The biggest difference between this book and the first for me was Mace. I was left unsure what to think of him after the first book, but after reading this one and learning his backstory, he’s won me over.
Again, I mostly wanted to throttle Tristan, but I think that’s part of her charm. I also kind of started to agree with her about Ember and her constant need to drown in self-guilt. (Get it together, girl!) It was nice to see that they finally had a chance to sit down and have it out.
I mentioned in my earlier review that I really enjoy the family aspect of this series, and it grew exponentially in this book. I was worried that, because there were already quite a few characters to follow, I would get lost when more and more kept coming, but I never did. I REALLY enjoyed the addition of RJ and I loved his special connection to Rhys.
Rhys was another who stood out in terms of character development. I love watching him grow and gain confidence. He and Kai are my absolute favorites.
While I really enjoyed all the good guys, I was also struck by the bad ones. The Legionaries, the Grove, Silas, and Finn…they’re all so evil in their different ways, and they add so much to the story by providing all the horrific situations that our main characters need to brave in order to (mostly) stay alive.
Ember’s resolution at the end was a strong reminder that she started this story and it’s probably going to be her job to end it. The story is very much not over and I don’t know how I’m going to be able to wait for the next book. It has been such a treat to dive into this world over the last few days and I’m so excited for the journey to continue in the future!
Side note: I really appreciate the character guide at the beginning of the series. I’d JUST finished the first book before I started reading, so it wasn’t a huge deal, but because there are so many characters, it really helped refresh my memory when I needed it.
I mentioned in my earlier review of book one in the Dead Things series, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things, that I was really excited about it. That being said, Dark Dreams and Dead Things had a lot to live up to after I was blown away by the first one and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I tried very hard to take it slow and savor it, but as soon as I started I just couldn’t stop.
Book two begins exactly where book one ended, which is nice because there isn't any catching up to do between books. At this point, Ember and her twin cousins, Kai and Tristin, have learned that they need to work together in order to hone their powers and protect their ever-growing family. Quinn’s soul is squatting in Mace’s body, and Mace is a soul without a home who quickly goes missing.
The biggest difference between this book and the first for me was Mace. I was left unsure what to think of him after the first book, but after reading this one and learning his backstory, he’s won me over.
Again, I mostly wanted to throttle Tristan, but I think that’s part of her charm. I also kind of started to agree with her about Ember and her constant need to drown in self-guilt. (Get it together, girl!) It was nice to see that they finally had a chance to sit down and have it out.
I mentioned in my earlier review that I really enjoy the family aspect of this series, and it grew exponentially in this book. I was worried that, because there were already quite a few characters to follow, I would get lost when more and more kept coming, but I never did. I REALLY enjoyed the addition of RJ and I loved his special connection to Rhys.
Rhys was another who stood out in terms of character development. I love watching him grow and gain confidence. He and Kai are my absolute favorites.
While I really enjoyed all the good guys, I was also struck by the bad ones. The Legionaries, the Grove, Silas, and Finn…they’re all so evil in their different ways, and they add so much to the story by providing all the horrific situations that our main characters need to brave in order to (mostly) stay alive.
Ember’s resolution at the end was a strong reminder that she started this story and it’s probably going to be her job to end it. The story is very much not over and I don’t know how I’m going to be able to wait for the next book. It has been such a treat to dive into this world over the last few days and I’m so excited for the journey to continue in the future!
July 15, 2016
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review
So let’s delve into the deliciousness that Dead Things brings us. Okay so In Book 1, we are introduced to the cast of characters and their various supernatural abilities. There are growing pains and lots of action, then book some bad crap happens and you have a ton of feels and you’re kinda left with a WTF and a cliff hanger. Not bad though, gets your blood pumped for the next installment, which is of course upon us!
Now we are at a pivotal point in time for our characters and while the 3 (Kai, Ember, Tristan) figure out how to control their powers, the threat of the Grove, and a coven full of truly heinous mean girls; the rest of the pack has to figure out how to stop a nasty troop of immortal assassins known as the Legionnaires. If that isn’t enough to get your anxiety pumping, they need to find a mysterious witch with a serious power to help them, Ember can’t find Mace…who happens to be in a terrible awful place, Rhys and Kai are trying to deal with emotions (and by now we know how that works out most of the time) .....
This book was so jam packed with action that it was hard to believe it was a sequel. Most of the time second books are fillers to move on to the next installment and elicit little emotion from me. This one was soooo good! and it still forwarded the overall plot and made me look forward to Book 3!
I’m happily giving it 5 out of 5 stars! I also recommend this one to the 15yrs and up crowd due to the teen drama and supernatural type violence.
(For entire review check out http://bibliogalblog.com )
So let’s delve into the deliciousness that Dead Things brings us. Okay so In Book 1, we are introduced to the cast of characters and their various supernatural abilities. There are growing pains and lots of action, then book some bad crap happens and you have a ton of feels and you’re kinda left with a WTF and a cliff hanger. Not bad though, gets your blood pumped for the next installment, which is of course upon us!
Now we are at a pivotal point in time for our characters and while the 3 (Kai, Ember, Tristan) figure out how to control their powers, the threat of the Grove, and a coven full of truly heinous mean girls; the rest of the pack has to figure out how to stop a nasty troop of immortal assassins known as the Legionnaires. If that isn’t enough to get your anxiety pumping, they need to find a mysterious witch with a serious power to help them, Ember can’t find Mace…who happens to be in a terrible awful place, Rhys and Kai are trying to deal with emotions (and by now we know how that works out most of the time) .....
This book was so jam packed with action that it was hard to believe it was a sequel. Most of the time second books are fillers to move on to the next installment and elicit little emotion from me. This one was soooo good! and it still forwarded the overall plot and made me look forward to Book 3!
I’m happily giving it 5 out of 5 stars! I also recommend this one to the 15yrs and up crowd due to the teen drama and supernatural type violence.
(For entire review check out http://bibliogalblog.com )
September 17, 2016
Book two in the Dead Things series is just as fantastic as the first! To start, it includes a character guide at the beginning which was SO helpful! There are a lot of characters and the more I read the more I love each one, but having read a book or two in between, getting caught up on the characters was great.
The story was fantastic and kept me reading because there was so much mystery and multiple storylines. Also, more characters are introduced and we get more background on some characters we met in book one. I met my favorite secondary character yet! His name is Aaron and he has a dragon tattoo and I hope he shows up more in the next book because I love him!
So, I read a lot of different books in different genres. I’m the kind of person who will read anything as long as it holds my attention. But one of the things I don’t come across much are LGBTQ+ characters and this book (well, the series) has that! It doesn’t just have 2-dimensional stereotypical characters either; the characters are realistic and have depth.
I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just say that this book gave me a serious book hangover. And that is definitely a good thing!
The story was fantastic and kept me reading because there was so much mystery and multiple storylines. Also, more characters are introduced and we get more background on some characters we met in book one. I met my favorite secondary character yet! His name is Aaron and he has a dragon tattoo and I hope he shows up more in the next book because I love him!
So, I read a lot of different books in different genres. I’m the kind of person who will read anything as long as it holds my attention. But one of the things I don’t come across much are LGBTQ+ characters and this book (well, the series) has that! It doesn’t just have 2-dimensional stereotypical characters either; the characters are realistic and have depth.
I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just say that this book gave me a serious book hangover. And that is definitely a good thing!
August 13, 2019
Where do I begin?
From page one I am pulled into this world that is full of magic and supernatural beings.
I love what Martina has done with this series. She pulls you in to the story and it is mesmerising and for me personally I never want it to end. "I do not want to just read books, I want to climb inside them and live there"
I love the family dynamics of the pact.
Every character from The Dead Things series holds a place in my heart.
It was great to read about previous characters and also new ones.
The twists in this book were incredible! I was left astonished every time.
The ending, well that just left me wanting more.
I can't wait to find out the outcome of these characters lives, there powers, there futures.
Such a brilliant supernatural/paranormal read.
Thank you Martina. I will forever love The Dead Things Series!
5 *****
From page one I am pulled into this world that is full of magic and supernatural beings.
I love what Martina has done with this series. She pulls you in to the story and it is mesmerising and for me personally I never want it to end. "I do not want to just read books, I want to climb inside them and live there"
I love the family dynamics of the pact.
Every character from The Dead Things series holds a place in my heart.
It was great to read about previous characters and also new ones.
The twists in this book were incredible! I was left astonished every time.
The ending, well that just left me wanting more.
I can't wait to find out the outcome of these characters lives, there powers, there futures.
Such a brilliant supernatural/paranormal read.
Thank you Martina. I will forever love The Dead Things Series!
5 *****
June 23, 2016
I absolutely love this book! I love the series!
This book brings back the whole pack. Right now we are dealing with the fact Mace is missing, humans and shifters are being slaughtered, and something is wrong with Ember, Kai, and Tristen's powers! Josephine, the oracle has dropped a bomb on the cousins. They are the reborn "Trinity."
If you thought book I was good. Wow, then you need to read book II!! There is action, drama, romance, and a twist that will shake someone to the core!
This book brings back the whole pack. Right now we are dealing with the fact Mace is missing, humans and shifters are being slaughtered, and something is wrong with Ember, Kai, and Tristen's powers! Josephine, the oracle has dropped a bomb on the cousins. They are the reborn "Trinity."
If you thought book I was good. Wow, then you need to read book II!! There is action, drama, romance, and a twist that will shake someone to the core!
June 24, 2016
*groans in defeat* I feel empty after finishing this book. if the first one was good this one just killed me Silas just frustrated me he just never mind and then the Mace chapters though they were good they were highly frustrating. I'll keep this short by saying you know when you found a good series when everysingle book frustrates you to no end but you just keep at it and swallow the book whole. Thank you I have my first full blown book hangover you got a new milestone.
June 29, 2016
I loved this book. It takes off right where the Children Shouldn't play with dead things left off. This book leaves you guessing and you don't want to put it down. The way the book is written you feel like you are a part of it all. I love the characters and getting more of the back story to Mace. Can not wait to see what happens in the next book.
March 8, 2017
DDDT is the second book in the Dead Things series and basically starts off where the previous one ends! I enjoyed this book as much as the previous and I cannot wait for the next instalment!
What I really enjoyed about this book was that it started where the previous one ended. There was no time lapse between events and I think it was done pretty smoothly! It also has a list of who the main people are, who they are connected to, what their powers are and who they are allied with. This was extremely useful because it helped to keep everyone straight.
I liked Ember in this book just as much as I liked her in the previous one. She remains an extremely relatable character and I think the author has done a good job of showing her long term reaction to what has happened and how it affected her mentally and physically! It definitely makes her even more relatable in this sense. I still didn't ship the ship that appears to be sailing where Ember is concerned and I just... I want someone else for her! I just don't know who yet!
I was also really glad that we got to know more about Mace! In the first book, he was an extremely enigmatic character and we didn't really find out much about him or his past in the first book! I am so glad we got to explore some of his past in this book because the mystery was killing me! I definitely think this insight into his character made him all the more relatable and definitely likeable in a different sense because you begin to sorry for him as a reader!
As a reiteration of my review of book #1, I TOTALLY SHIP THE SHIP!!! Kai and Rhys are even MORE adorable in this book because of RJ!!!!!!!!!! I love them and I always look forward to seeing more from them within the book and ... let's just say... I am waiting for the Sexual Tension (Yes it deserves caps) to finally be addressed because I SHIP IT!!! AND I WANT IT AND I SHIP IT... ugh
Ok, there is something that needs to be addressed here. Silas. If anyone who is reading this has read the books or is part of Martina's Deadlings on fb, you will understand the ongoing feud that is Silas. If anyone was wondering on which side of the spectrum I fall, it would be #TeamSilas. I really really liked his character and I definitely view him as someone who is misunderstood! I cannot wait to see more of him in the next book!
I loved the introduction of all the new characters! They all brought something new and unique to the table and I am really looking forward to seeing how their characters develop as the series goes on...
The Plot of this book also kept up with the character development that happened. There was always something happening and it was just one thing after another and it really helped to keep me on my toes and to keep me turning the pages just to see what was going to happen next!
All in all I really enjoyed myself reading this book and I am definitely looking forward to the next instalment - especially after that ending!! I gave this book 5/5 stars.
What I really enjoyed about this book was that it started where the previous one ended. There was no time lapse between events and I think it was done pretty smoothly! It also has a list of who the main people are, who they are connected to, what their powers are and who they are allied with. This was extremely useful because it helped to keep everyone straight.
I liked Ember in this book just as much as I liked her in the previous one. She remains an extremely relatable character and I think the author has done a good job of showing her long term reaction to what has happened and how it affected her mentally and physically! It definitely makes her even more relatable in this sense. I still didn't ship the ship that appears to be sailing where Ember is concerned and I just... I want someone else for her! I just don't know who yet!
I was also really glad that we got to know more about Mace! In the first book, he was an extremely enigmatic character and we didn't really find out much about him or his past in the first book! I am so glad we got to explore some of his past in this book because the mystery was killing me! I definitely think this insight into his character made him all the more relatable and definitely likeable in a different sense because you begin to sorry for him as a reader!
As a reiteration of my review of book #1, I TOTALLY SHIP THE SHIP!!! Kai and Rhys are even MORE adorable in this book because of RJ!!!!!!!!!! I love them and I always look forward to seeing more from them within the book and ... let's just say... I am waiting for the Sexual Tension (Yes it deserves caps) to finally be addressed because I SHIP IT!!! AND I WANT IT AND I SHIP IT... ugh
Ok, there is something that needs to be addressed here. Silas. If anyone who is reading this has read the books or is part of Martina's Deadlings on fb, you will understand the ongoing feud that is Silas. If anyone was wondering on which side of the spectrum I fall, it would be #TeamSilas. I really really liked his character and I definitely view him as someone who is misunderstood! I cannot wait to see more of him in the next book!
I loved the introduction of all the new characters! They all brought something new and unique to the table and I am really looking forward to seeing how their characters develop as the series goes on...
The Plot of this book also kept up with the character development that happened. There was always something happening and it was just one thing after another and it really helped to keep me on my toes and to keep me turning the pages just to see what was going to happen next!
All in all I really enjoyed myself reading this book and I am definitely looking forward to the next instalment - especially after that ending!! I gave this book 5/5 stars.
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What an unexpected turn of events this story had. I loved it!!
The characters were just as awesome as they were in the first book. I also loved meeting the new characters in the story too. I still felt as if I could connect with Ember and her twin cousins in this book as well.
The story-line was powerful and so full of wonder and had many shocking events that made me crave to read more. This story had loads of excitement and I totally totally enjoyed this one even more than the first book and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. I highly recommend this read.
What an unexpected turn of events this story had. I loved it!!
The characters were just as awesome as they were in the first book. I also loved meeting the new characters in the story too. I still felt as if I could connect with Ember and her twin cousins in this book as well.
The story-line was powerful and so full of wonder and had many shocking events that made me crave to read more. This story had loads of excitement and I totally totally enjoyed this one even more than the first book and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. I highly recommend this read.
May 29, 2017
I really enjoyed this series! I hope more great books to come from this author. I loved all the characters, even Tristin and Mace. I like that this book added more new characters with new and different abilities. I wanted to help Mace the whole book. I was on the edge of my seat about him and Ember. Just another great book.
January 7, 2018
This story just gets so much better. There's more characters and the ones you thought you could trust you can't. Enemies are helping and friends are turning their backs. Like seriously, what can happen next?!
August 6, 2017
Couldn't put it down, don't let the title scare you away. It's an amazing read.
March 31, 2017
Wow!
The first book of this series was great, but this one makes it even better! So much happening as the story gets more complex, with many overlapping plots and layers. I cannot wait for the next book!!! Oh no I have to wait?!? Help!
The first book of this series was great, but this one makes it even better! So much happening as the story gets more complex, with many overlapping plots and layers. I cannot wait for the next book!!! Oh no I have to wait?!? Help!
July 26, 2016
I have been eagerly anticipating the second book in the Dead Things series, Dark Dreams and Dead Things by Martina McAtee, even since I read the first book, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things. The covers are so amazingly creative, I would grab the book for that reason alone.
Dark Dream and Dead Things by Marina McAtee picks up where Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things left off in this dark magical world.
The prophecy is yet to be fulfilled by the Triad, Ember, Tristan and Kai. The teenagers can barely control their powers, yet they jump in with both feet. It’s not like they have a choice.
There is humor in their dark world. For example, Kai is helping Ember dress and talking about her boobs…the writing cracked me up. Kai and Rhys, with the baby werewolf, is hilarious and sweet. Another example of the fun writing:
If Rhys had to carry her to the car, he didn’t want her waking up and chewing on his boyfriend like a squeaky toy.
Witches, wolves, fae, a one-eyed dog and a resurrected cat all live and love in the same home. The danger surrounds them and it is hard to know who to trust. Who will live and who will die?
A very deep and dark look into the paranormal and supernatural world. The characters also struggle with real world issues, like love and getting through the teenage years.
I felt like I stepped into an episode of Supernatural.
The story is not over and the series needs to be read in order to get the full picture.
I received a copy of Dark Dreams and Dead Things by Martina McAtee in return for an honest review.
Dark Dream and Dead Things by Marina McAtee picks up where Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things left off in this dark magical world.
The prophecy is yet to be fulfilled by the Triad, Ember, Tristan and Kai. The teenagers can barely control their powers, yet they jump in with both feet. It’s not like they have a choice.
There is humor in their dark world. For example, Kai is helping Ember dress and talking about her boobs…the writing cracked me up. Kai and Rhys, with the baby werewolf, is hilarious and sweet. Another example of the fun writing:
If Rhys had to carry her to the car, he didn’t want her waking up and chewing on his boyfriend like a squeaky toy.
Witches, wolves, fae, a one-eyed dog and a resurrected cat all live and love in the same home. The danger surrounds them and it is hard to know who to trust. Who will live and who will die?
A very deep and dark look into the paranormal and supernatural world. The characters also struggle with real world issues, like love and getting through the teenage years.
I felt like I stepped into an episode of Supernatural.
The story is not over and the series needs to be read in order to get the full picture.
I received a copy of Dark Dreams and Dead Things by Martina McAtee in return for an honest review.
July 22, 2016
Perfect for people who look for dialogues as opposed to in depth explanation/thoughts of the characters. everything is more in this part. Read on...
That is my generalized view of the book and writing style of the author.
Dark Dreams and Dead Things (DD&DT) ,the second installment of the series, is a darker and quite intense part of the Dead Things Series. You are hooked to the plot and it flows along strongly but doesn't overwhelm you with the information as the plot keeps unfolding from time to time ( and yet manages to completely floor you with the phenomenal ending )
The characters are more serious, responsible and still funny as hell which was pretty clever considering the situations they were facing. We are introduced to new people and get more about previously silent ones.
The book is long but it's to the point and gives enough material for all our OTPs and ships to satisfy the reader, so, I can't really complain.
As in the last book, Martina dropped several little 'secret bombs' here and there which were left untouched or just mentioned of leaving us hanging for more. Clever. Very very clever
I won't recommend to read it as a standalone. You need to read Book 1 first even though the Character Guide in the beginning of book 2 helps.... it's not enough.
Do NOT miss this. DO NOT!!
That is my generalized view of the book and writing style of the author.
Dark Dreams and Dead Things (DD&DT) ,the second installment of the series, is a darker and quite intense part of the Dead Things Series. You are hooked to the plot and it flows along strongly but doesn't overwhelm you with the information as the plot keeps unfolding from time to time ( and yet manages to completely floor you with the phenomenal ending )
The characters are more serious, responsible and still funny as hell which was pretty clever considering the situations they were facing. We are introduced to new people and get more about previously silent ones.
The book is long but it's to the point and gives enough material for all our OTPs and ships to satisfy the reader, so, I can't really complain.
As in the last book, Martina dropped several little 'secret bombs' here and there which were left untouched or just mentioned of leaving us hanging for more. Clever. Very very clever
I won't recommend to read it as a standalone. You need to read Book 1 first even though the Character Guide in the beginning of book 2 helps.... it's not enough.
Do NOT miss this. DO NOT!!
May 12, 2018
I feel like its been forever since I read book one but loved getting back to Martina McAtee's characters and the world she built within the Dead Things Series. We reunited with some of our old characters and met a bunch of new. I still love Mace, probably even more so. He's definitely my favorite character out of all of them. Dark Dreams and Dead Things brought so much more to the table, so much suspense, so much emotions and so much more. My heart really went out for Quinn and Mace, they went through so much in this book. I really wanted to knock Silas for a loop, I hated his character, hated the situation he put the other characters in. Rhys and Kai have advanced with their relationship and it is so cute and you can't help get swept up in it. Each turn of the page had more drama and kept you on your toes, you didn't know what to expect next and I loved every bit of it. I can't wait to see what will happen in the next installment of Dead Things, Martina McAtee has really outdone herself with this series.
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