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The Muse Chronicles #2
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
To find her Muse, she must first find herself.
Sylvia Baker used to live for music: constantly listening to artists like M83 and Moonlight Bride, writing songs, and playing drums in a band. But now, the soundtrack of her life is silence. If she lets the music back in, she's worried she will return to her delusions about the Muses--the mystical beings who inspire artists to create art. She's worried she'll have to face the wounds of losing Vincent, her Muse, her love.
She tries to move on, immersing herself in the real world--working at the grocery store, mending her relationships with her friends and her father, and developing a new love for hiking. But in her dreams, she is forced to face the questions growing in her heart.
What if they never were delusions? What if a vicious battle between the traditional Greek Muses and modern Earthly Muses tore her from the world of the Muses? What if she never lost Vincent at all? And what if he's the one who needs to be saved?
Sylvia Baker used to live for music: constantly listening to artists like M83 and Moonlight Bride, writing songs, and playing drums in a band. But now, the soundtrack of her life is silence. If she lets the music back in, she's worried she will return to her delusions about the Muses--the mystical beings who inspire artists to create art. She's worried she'll have to face the wounds of losing Vincent, her Muse, her love.
She tries to move on, immersing herself in the real world--working at the grocery store, mending her relationships with her friends and her father, and developing a new love for hiking. But in her dreams, she is forced to face the questions growing in her heart.
What if they never were delusions? What if a vicious battle between the traditional Greek Muses and modern Earthly Muses tore her from the world of the Muses? What if she never lost Vincent at all? And what if he's the one who needs to be saved?
459 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2017
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Sara Crawford
20 books75 followersSara Crawford is an author, a playwright, and a musician. Ever since she was five years old, she has lived for art in one form or another. This manifested itself as writing plays at age eight and convincing (forcing) the neighborhood kids to perform them on her driveway, auditioning for Atlanta Ballet's The Nutcracker three years in a row before finally landing a small role as a toy soldier, starting an all-girl band in high school, writing and producing her own plays and short films, and most recently, writing a YA trilogy about a girl who falls in love with her Muse (THE MUSE CHRONICLES). Sara has been an actress, a singer, a playwright, a songwriter, a guitarist, a keyboard player, a poet, a screenwriter, and an author of both fiction and non-fiction.
She graduated in 2008 from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in English and in 2012 from the University of New Orleans with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (emphasis in Playwriting). She has taught creative writing courses for Southern New Hampshire University, and she has been in numerous bands in Atlanta, including Pocket the Moon. She also loves to talk about books, music, and writing on her YouTube channel. For more information visit http://saracrawford.net or https://www.youtube.com/user/saracraw....
She graduated in 2008 from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in English and in 2012 from the University of New Orleans with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing (emphasis in Playwriting). She has taught creative writing courses for Southern New Hampshire University, and she has been in numerous bands in Atlanta, including Pocket the Moon. She also loves to talk about books, music, and writing on her YouTube channel. For more information visit http://saracrawford.net or https://www.youtube.com/user/saracraw....
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December 3, 2017
Hopefully, all authors are rating their own books with five stars. :-)
But seriously, I am really proud of this book. I think I like it even more than WE OWN THE SKY, and I hope you all enjoy it as well.
But seriously, I am really proud of this book. I think I like it even more than WE OWN THE SKY, and I hope you all enjoy it as well.
March 10, 2018
Title: We Own The Sky, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming (The Muse Chronicles #1-2)
Author: Sara Crawford
Publisher: Createspace, 2017
Genre: YA Mythology, YA Paranormal
**I received a copy of this book from the author and my review is in no way affected or influenced by receipt of this book**
This review can be found on my Blog, TeacherofYA's Tumblr, or my Goodreads page My Review:
ALAMW (I will post Part III soon, don't worry) had me all kinds of thrown off. I can't believe it's been a month: my birthday was on March 8, and it's now already the 10th. Time went really really quickly. I have been too lax on my Review writing and I am going to make up for that, starting now. (Plus my email keeps blocking notifications from the blogs I follow, so I'm missing all the good reviews you guys post!!)
I feel extremely bad for Sara, who sent me this book months ago, and I got busy with other things...and when I finally did read it, I HAD TOread the next book. And then after that I was desperate for the next - but alas, it's not ready yet.
Then I haven't posted a review for the books when they are absolutely fabulous books!! If you know me, you know I'm a supporter of the underdog, the little book that could, and Sara's Muse Chronicles are just that: undermentioned and underrated. I loved these books and they should be on every shelf and in every YA fan's hands. How many people love books about mythology?? ::raises hand:: 🤚
When we think of Muses, we think of art, theater, poetry, and definitely Greeks. The Muse is said to inspire - to hit us with a shot of creativity and set us to our task with passion. Sara Crawford took the Muse and made it into something modern and real...and made me love mythology all over again. Her books do one thing I haven't yet seen done correctly: they mix art, music, and the written word into prose that sings to the eyes and pulls at the heart. Her love of music is palpable - I had to look up several bands to find out what my protagonist was listening to, and I found new music as well as a favorite book.
But enough gushing...let me tell you ABOUT the book so you know why I love it so much. Sylvia Baker sees what she calls "flickering people." She can't seem to focus on them...but they have been there all her life. They seem like ghosts, but Sylvia knows she can't tell anyone about what she sees or she will be thrown in a padded cell.
When one flickering man comes into focus, and he looks directly at Sylvia, she has so many questions. Who are these people? Why can she see them when no one else can? When the man she sees, Vincent, explains he has been assigned to be her Muse, Sylvia cannot believe her luck. Not only is she not crazy, but Muses exist! And she actually has one! Now that she puts it together, the flickering people have always been by artists...apparently they have been inspiring them. It's not uncommon for Muses to make themselves known to those they inspire, but Sylvia is the first that can see other people's Muses and interact with all of them.
What she learns is that the original nine Greek Muses take turns ruling the "Earthly Muses," people that were artists before they died and were given the option to continue to inspire the world through others. Vincent is an Earthly Muse. Currently Urania, one of the original nine, is awake and in charge, and she has filled the world with Muses...but when one of her sisters wakes and thinks that the state of art has been corrupted, that there are too many artists, she goes on a mission to rid the world of Earthly Muses. While this is happening, Sylvia cannot help develop feelings for Vincent. He is passionate about music like her...he inspires her to write songs she would never feel confident to write alone. She even joins a band to her young father's surprise (it has just been he and Sylvia since her mother left so many years ago). While she is on top of the world, finally feeling something besides the crippling depression she has fought for years, Vincent learns that Sylvia is in danger...and so he must stop being her Muse, if only to keep her safe.
Because though he's not supposed to, Vincent loves Sylvia...Sylvia has begun to love Vincent....and a reckoning is coming that will put their lives both in danger.
Is it Classroom-Appropriate?
Actually yes. It's not something I would necessarily need to use, but it does shine the light on Muses in Greek mythology. It also deals with teenage suicidal urges, a topic that gets skirted. I tend not to recommend books that aren't standalones in the classroom, because there isn't time to read more than one book on a subject, but it would make a good tie-in for a college mythology class. It would also be a book I would recommend to YA readers that are fans of mythology. The artistic expression alone would really speak to a young reader - I'm not young and it spoke to me. Sylvia's emotions are strong, but students can relate to the feelings that she fights. It would definitely be one I would put on the shelf for free reading.
So for classroom use alone, I would give both We Own the Sky and Hurry Up, We're Dreaming ★★★☆☆ - not for high school classes in my opinion, but definitely an option for higher education. Age Range
Since independent books are always left out of the Lexile, I will go with my best assessment here: I would recommend readers 15 and up. Nothing is explicit but Sylvia does deal with some strong feelings and suicidal tendencies, and it can be one of those things that might be a little too strong for the younger YA audience. However, I think anyone who can read Speak by Laurie Hals Andersen and be okay with rape in a YA book would think this is tame (sorry, sometimes I think what passes for young readers is a little heavy). I would feel wholly confident that a teen who is struggling with strong emotions could identify with Sylvia and her passion, and they might find music an outlet like she does.
End Result:
If you haven't guessed by how much I gushed in the beginning, I'm a huge fan of The Muse Chronicles. I read book one and two back to back and will read three the min I have it in my hands. Crawford's books have strong characters and she definitely knows her subject matter. I don't need to read the final book to know that I give this series ★★★★★, though I will definitely review the final book in the series. Sometimes you just know...but I guess to be fair and unbiased, I will stick to giving the two I read, We Own the Sky and Hurry Up, We're Dreaming ★★★★★. If you love music, if you love mythology, and if you love stories with love that melts your heart, you will love Crawford's Muse Chronicles. If you don't believe me, pick up We Own the Sky and give it a read...I bet you'll be as impressed as I am.
**I received a copy of this book from the author and my review is in no way affected or influenced by receipt of this book**
This review can be found on my Blog, TeacherofYA's Tumblr, or my Goodreads page My Review:
ALAMW (I will post Part III soon, don't worry) had me all kinds of thrown off. I can't believe it's been a month: my birthday was on March 8, and it's now already the 10th. Time went really really quickly. I have been too lax on my Review writing and I am going to make up for that, starting now. (Plus my email keeps blocking notifications from the blogs I follow, so I'm missing all the good reviews you guys post!!)
I feel extremely bad for Sara, who sent me this book months ago, and I got busy with other things...and when I finally did read it, I HAD TOread the next book. And then after that I was desperate for the next - but alas, it's not ready yet.
Then I haven't posted a review for the books when they are absolutely fabulous books!! If you know me, you know I'm a supporter of the underdog, the little book that could, and Sara's Muse Chronicles are just that: undermentioned and underrated. I loved these books and they should be on every shelf and in every YA fan's hands. How many people love books about mythology?? ::raises hand:: 🤚
When we think of Muses, we think of art, theater, poetry, and definitely Greeks. The Muse is said to inspire - to hit us with a shot of creativity and set us to our task with passion. Sara Crawford took the Muse and made it into something modern and real...and made me love mythology all over again. Her books do one thing I haven't yet seen done correctly: they mix art, music, and the written word into prose that sings to the eyes and pulls at the heart. Her love of music is palpable - I had to look up several bands to find out what my protagonist was listening to, and I found new music as well as a favorite book.
But enough gushing...let me tell you ABOUT the book so you know why I love it so much. Sylvia Baker sees what she calls "flickering people." She can't seem to focus on them...but they have been there all her life. They seem like ghosts, but Sylvia knows she can't tell anyone about what she sees or she will be thrown in a padded cell.
When one flickering man comes into focus, and he looks directly at Sylvia, she has so many questions. Who are these people? Why can she see them when no one else can? When the man she sees, Vincent, explains he has been assigned to be her Muse, Sylvia cannot believe her luck. Not only is she not crazy, but Muses exist! And she actually has one! Now that she puts it together, the flickering people have always been by artists...apparently they have been inspiring them. It's not uncommon for Muses to make themselves known to those they inspire, but Sylvia is the first that can see other people's Muses and interact with all of them.
What she learns is that the original nine Greek Muses take turns ruling the "Earthly Muses," people that were artists before they died and were given the option to continue to inspire the world through others. Vincent is an Earthly Muse. Currently Urania, one of the original nine, is awake and in charge, and she has filled the world with Muses...but when one of her sisters wakes and thinks that the state of art has been corrupted, that there are too many artists, she goes on a mission to rid the world of Earthly Muses. While this is happening, Sylvia cannot help develop feelings for Vincent. He is passionate about music like her...he inspires her to write songs she would never feel confident to write alone. She even joins a band to her young father's surprise (it has just been he and Sylvia since her mother left so many years ago). While she is on top of the world, finally feeling something besides the crippling depression she has fought for years, Vincent learns that Sylvia is in danger...and so he must stop being her Muse, if only to keep her safe.
Because though he's not supposed to, Vincent loves Sylvia...Sylvia has begun to love Vincent....and a reckoning is coming that will put their lives both in danger.
Is it Classroom-Appropriate?
Actually yes. It's not something I would necessarily need to use, but it does shine the light on Muses in Greek mythology. It also deals with teenage suicidal urges, a topic that gets skirted. I tend not to recommend books that aren't standalones in the classroom, because there isn't time to read more than one book on a subject, but it would make a good tie-in for a college mythology class. It would also be a book I would recommend to YA readers that are fans of mythology. The artistic expression alone would really speak to a young reader - I'm not young and it spoke to me. Sylvia's emotions are strong, but students can relate to the feelings that she fights. It would definitely be one I would put on the shelf for free reading.
So for classroom use alone, I would give both We Own the Sky and Hurry Up, We're Dreaming ★★★☆☆ - not for high school classes in my opinion, but definitely an option for higher education. Age Range
Since independent books are always left out of the Lexile, I will go with my best assessment here: I would recommend readers 15 and up. Nothing is explicit but Sylvia does deal with some strong feelings and suicidal tendencies, and it can be one of those things that might be a little too strong for the younger YA audience. However, I think anyone who can read Speak by Laurie Hals Andersen and be okay with rape in a YA book would think this is tame (sorry, sometimes I think what passes for young readers is a little heavy). I would feel wholly confident that a teen who is struggling with strong emotions could identify with Sylvia and her passion, and they might find music an outlet like she does.
End Result:
If you haven't guessed by how much I gushed in the beginning, I'm a huge fan of The Muse Chronicles. I read book one and two back to back and will read three the min I have it in my hands. Crawford's books have strong characters and she definitely knows her subject matter. I don't need to read the final book to know that I give this series ★★★★★, though I will definitely review the final book in the series. Sometimes you just know...but I guess to be fair and unbiased, I will stick to giving the two I read, We Own the Sky and Hurry Up, We're Dreaming ★★★★★. If you love music, if you love mythology, and if you love stories with love that melts your heart, you will love Crawford's Muse Chronicles. If you don't believe me, pick up We Own the Sky and give it a read...I bet you'll be as impressed as I am.
March 22, 2018
TG: Suicide & Depression
A fantastic sequel that focuses on rediscovering oneself and realizing that salvation comes from within.
HUWD picks up a few months after WOS has ended, and boy was that a scary cliffhanger. This sequel was action packed, filled with events that will mess up with your emotions. With the main characters doubting their reality, questioning their sanity, messing up their relationships( all types of relationships), and finding their way back to their true selves, readers would be able to connect with the characters at a very personal level, even if it was for just one reason.
This resembles how realistic the emotional and mental tension that the characters had to go through.
The books in this series seem to have about 450ish pages, yet I still fly super quickly through them .I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out. The way the book ended was just..... Let me just say that next book will be filled with even more action.
Oh, and the Greek Mythology in this sequel was still magnificent.
I received a copy from the author in exchange with an honest review.
A fantastic sequel that focuses on rediscovering oneself and realizing that salvation comes from within.
HUWD picks up a few months after WOS has ended, and boy was that a scary cliffhanger. This sequel was action packed, filled with events that will mess up with your emotions. With the main characters doubting their reality, questioning their sanity, messing up their relationships( all types of relationships), and finding their way back to their true selves, readers would be able to connect with the characters at a very personal level, even if it was for just one reason.
This resembles how realistic the emotional and mental tension that the characters had to go through.
The books in this series seem to have about 450ish pages, yet I still fly super quickly through them .I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out. The way the book ended was just..... Let me just say that next book will be filled with even more action.
Oh, and the Greek Mythology in this sequel was still magnificent.
I received a copy from the author in exchange with an honest review.
February 8, 2018
Music is gone from her life, Vincent and the other Muses are gone from her life, her friends are gone from her life, emotion is gone from her life. Since being released from Riverview, every day was just like the others for Sylvia. Wake up, take her pills, go to school, come home, watch her shows, go to bed. She knows that the flickering people are not real. She's officially crazy and now everyone knows. She doesn't play music anymore or even listen to it. She can't allow music or art into her life. It will lead to emotions, delusions. Now she's more like one of the zombies she loves to watch on television than the vibrant girl she was last year with Vincent. But slowly emotions are coming back, images that seem too real to be anything but true memories. She can only find peace when hiking up the mountain. The silence offers peace. But the questions won't go away. And neither will the dreams of Vincent. She misses him. But if he was real, where is he? Why did he leave her? Why did they all leave her? Her memories of the Muses are incomplete. The medications for her 'delusions' have blocked some of her memories of why the Muses left; she no longer remembers that they left to protect her from Clio and her mission to destroy all half-Muses. She has no idea of the danger that she is in or that Vincent has been captured and tortured by Clio. Since she no longer believes muses are real, when they start to return, Sylvia can no longer see them. As Sylvia finds herself again, as the music returns, she starts once again questioning everything. Could it be possible that Muses are real, that she's not crazy? Does it even matter?
This is a hard series for me to read at times. Sara Crawford is a talented writer. The sorrow is palpable. The pain weighs so heavy on Sylvia that I find it crushing at times. Holding out hope for a happy ending keeps me going. I felt that this book worked best when the focus was on Sylvia. The Original Muses and Clio's followers played a necessary role but I didn't find it nearly as entertaining when the storyline moved to the Muses hiding together in the house. Sylvia, herself, is a compelling character; complicated, told that she's broken when she's not. Her world is larger/richer than ours but because people can't see what she does, she's labeled as crazy. In other times, she would be considered an eccentric genius, but in today's world, she's immediately medicated. I did enjoy the impact of social media to expose alternative views. I also loved that she gained her friend's acceptance and support. Sylvia's acceptance of herself, her personal growth, her determination, her relationship with her father and friends were great. She's a much stronger, wiser person than she was when we first met her. Her journey has been difficult but worthy. I am interested to see where she goes from here. Loving a person that only partially exists in your world is complicated. The fact that you age and they don't is a dealbreaker. What happens next with Vincent and Sylvia?? Where does Travis fit in because I feel that there is something between him and Sylvia?
This is a hard series for me to read at times. Sara Crawford is a talented writer. The sorrow is palpable. The pain weighs so heavy on Sylvia that I find it crushing at times. Holding out hope for a happy ending keeps me going. I felt that this book worked best when the focus was on Sylvia. The Original Muses and Clio's followers played a necessary role but I didn't find it nearly as entertaining when the storyline moved to the Muses hiding together in the house. Sylvia, herself, is a compelling character; complicated, told that she's broken when she's not. Her world is larger/richer than ours but because people can't see what she does, she's labeled as crazy. In other times, she would be considered an eccentric genius, but in today's world, she's immediately medicated. I did enjoy the impact of social media to expose alternative views. I also loved that she gained her friend's acceptance and support. Sylvia's acceptance of herself, her personal growth, her determination, her relationship with her father and friends were great. She's a much stronger, wiser person than she was when we first met her. Her journey has been difficult but worthy. I am interested to see where she goes from here. Loving a person that only partially exists in your world is complicated. The fact that you age and they don't is a dealbreaker. What happens next with Vincent and Sylvia?? Where does Travis fit in because I feel that there is something between him and Sylvia?
August 12, 2018
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: November 28th, 2017
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 16+ (suicide depression mental illness)
Pages: 459
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sylvia Baker used to live for music: constantly listening to artists like M83 and Moonlight Bride, writing songs, and playing drums in a band. But now, the soundtrack of her life is silence. If she lets the music back in, she's worried she will return to her delusions about the Muses--the mystical beings who inspire artists to create art. She's worried she'll have to face the wounds of losing Vincent, her Muse, her love.
She tries to move on, immersing herself in the real world--working at the grocery store, mending her relationships with her friends and her father, and developing a new love for hiking. But in her dreams, she is forced to face the questions growing in her heart.
What if they never were delusions? What if a vicious battle between the traditional Greek Muses and modern Earthly Muses tore her from the world of the Muses? What if she never lost Vincent at all? And what if he's the one who needs to be saved?
I really loved this book most of the time I was reading it. I felt the writing was absolutely beautiful. Sometimes the book was really hard to read because of how emotional it was. The characters were wonderful and well developed and the plot was very intriguing.
However, I do feel that the POV shifts and the scenes in the muse world were a bit wonky and slower. I feel that the book had a small problem with pacing.
Verdict: Overall, it’s a tough read but a fairly realistic and beautiful one.
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: November 28th, 2017
Genre: YA Contemporary
Recommended Age: 16+ (suicide depression mental illness)
Pages: 459
Author Website
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sylvia Baker used to live for music: constantly listening to artists like M83 and Moonlight Bride, writing songs, and playing drums in a band. But now, the soundtrack of her life is silence. If she lets the music back in, she's worried she will return to her delusions about the Muses--the mystical beings who inspire artists to create art. She's worried she'll have to face the wounds of losing Vincent, her Muse, her love.
She tries to move on, immersing herself in the real world--working at the grocery store, mending her relationships with her friends and her father, and developing a new love for hiking. But in her dreams, she is forced to face the questions growing in her heart.
What if they never were delusions? What if a vicious battle between the traditional Greek Muses and modern Earthly Muses tore her from the world of the Muses? What if she never lost Vincent at all? And what if he's the one who needs to be saved?
I really loved this book most of the time I was reading it. I felt the writing was absolutely beautiful. Sometimes the book was really hard to read because of how emotional it was. The characters were wonderful and well developed and the plot was very intriguing.
However, I do feel that the POV shifts and the scenes in the muse world were a bit wonky and slower. I feel that the book had a small problem with pacing.
Verdict: Overall, it’s a tough read but a fairly realistic and beautiful one.
February 27, 2019
I loved reading “We Own the Sky”, the first book in this series and could not shy away from getting the second book because, first, Sylvia and Vincent’s story was was far from over and second, I wanted everyone around her to believe that she was not crazy.
Although, a part of me was hoping that the second reason for reading this book would involve Sylvia punching Travis for being an awful, selfish and self-centered friend…yes, he’s the one character that I did not like in this story and truth be told, I’d have preferred if Clio stabbed him with a dagger instead. [Okay, I’ll stop hating now.]
To find her Muse, she must first find herself.
The pace quickens in this second installment and you can tell the difference in Sylvia for whereas in the first book, she was cheerful and outgoing, here she’s pale, aloof and has no time for what she’s always loved- Music. It’s eating her up and those around her, but like any situation, she’s got to work her way through and out of it and it’s a thrill watching her live her life.
However, I don’t know if there’s a third book because this ended on a high- with the potential of an impending disaster and if there’s a third book, I hope I get to read it, to finally see everything resolved.
Although, a part of me was hoping that the second reason for reading this book would involve Sylvia punching Travis for being an awful, selfish and self-centered friend…yes, he’s the one character that I did not like in this story and truth be told, I’d have preferred if Clio stabbed him with a dagger instead. [Okay, I’ll stop hating now.]
To find her Muse, she must first find herself.
The pace quickens in this second installment and you can tell the difference in Sylvia for whereas in the first book, she was cheerful and outgoing, here she’s pale, aloof and has no time for what she’s always loved- Music. It’s eating her up and those around her, but like any situation, she’s got to work her way through and out of it and it’s a thrill watching her live her life.
However, I don’t know if there’s a third book because this ended on a high- with the potential of an impending disaster and if there’s a third book, I hope I get to read it, to finally see everything resolved.
March 4, 2018
Modern mythology, well done.
Book 2 of the Muse series continued along nicely where the first left off on a nice, tall cliffhanger. Sylvia sees flickering people around her, until she's medicated heavily, avoiding music, and comfortably numb. (Ah, artists... The rest of the world tries to put you in their little boxes instead of letting you be your vibrant selves.) Muses and her friends surround her, seen or unseen, and support her. It's a lovely rendering of the magic and power of friendship first, and mythology second, as Sylvia and her friends work to find and discover themselves.
The story is well done, as the first one was. It wraps up fairly neatly - while there is a cliffhanger, it's from a different plot point. While it leaves me curious to read the next one, I'm not raging because it's as yet unwritten. (Write faster!)
Reviewers for the first book complained of overwrought teen angst. Teen - and adult - angst is a real thing, and well portrayed here for the character's circumstances.
The author asked me to read the book, and it is also available on Kindle Unlimited.
Book 2 of the Muse series continued along nicely where the first left off on a nice, tall cliffhanger. Sylvia sees flickering people around her, until she's medicated heavily, avoiding music, and comfortably numb. (Ah, artists... The rest of the world tries to put you in their little boxes instead of letting you be your vibrant selves.) Muses and her friends surround her, seen or unseen, and support her. It's a lovely rendering of the magic and power of friendship first, and mythology second, as Sylvia and her friends work to find and discover themselves.
The story is well done, as the first one was. It wraps up fairly neatly - while there is a cliffhanger, it's from a different plot point. While it leaves me curious to read the next one, I'm not raging because it's as yet unwritten. (Write faster!)
Reviewers for the first book complained of overwrought teen angst. Teen - and adult - angst is a real thing, and well portrayed here for the character's circumstances.
The author asked me to read the book, and it is also available on Kindle Unlimited.
June 8, 2018
Since book one left us wanting more, I was excited to jump into the second book! I started this book, not really knowing what to expect next. I was surprised to find how fast I devoured this book!
This book has almost a completely different feel from the first book in the series. I found that this book was a little on the tougher side to read when it comes to subject matter. It deals with Sylvia and her mental illness for the most part...Vincent and the Muses’ issues were around, but the majority of the book was about Sylvia. About her relationships and how she deal with them. It is very triggering I'm sure for some, so know that going in. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it overall.
This book has almost a completely different feel from the first book in the series. I found that this book was a little on the tougher side to read when it comes to subject matter. It deals with Sylvia and her mental illness for the most part...Vincent and the Muses’ issues were around, but the majority of the book was about Sylvia. About her relationships and how she deal with them. It is very triggering I'm sure for some, so know that going in. Otherwise, I really enjoyed it overall.
April 27, 2018
In my experience, books that come 2nd in a series usually fall short of my expectations. But, there are those rare books that live up to the first book. Sometimes, they even exceed it. This is the case with Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
I couldn’t read this book fast enough. I was caught up in Sylvia’s struggle to keep her mental health. I was caught up in the Muses’ issues. I was plain caught up in the book. It was that good.
I want to say that the author had a note at the beginning of the book and I loved that she included it. She said that you can find playlists for the songs in the book on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. So, do what I did. Make a list of artists/songs and make a playlist. I wish I had read the book while listening to it.
Hurry Up. We’re Dreaming was not like We Own the Sky. This book focused on Sylvia and her struggle to keep up her mental health. Vincent and the Muses’ issues were there but the majority of the book was about Sylvia.
The music is gone from Sylvia’s life. Since she has gotten home from Riverview, she has not listened to music, discussed music or played music. My heart broke for her. She was not the vibrant person that I loved in the last book. She was flat, almost dull. I didn’t think that she would ever come out of it. When she did, I wanted to cheer. Actually, I think I might have whispered “Yes” because I was reading in bed.
I loved how the book focused on her fractured relationships and how she repaired them. The one that got to me the most was her relationship with her father. He was hurting because she was hurting and he didn’t know how to reach or comfort her. The breakdown he had towards the end of the book made me cry. As a parent, I related to what he said. I didn’t relate to how he handled it, though.
Her relationships with her friends were more difficult to repair. Trust had been broken and Sylvia had to build up trust again. I liked how the author took the quietest person in Sylvia’s group and started the friendship rebuilding there. The one friend that I felt Sylvia shouldn’t have let back in was Bianca. Bianca rubbed me the wrong way most of the book. She was self-absorbed and I didn’t feel that she added anything to the story.
I thought that the Muses’ storyline was excellent also. Like I stated in my last review, I get where Clio is coming from. If I had woken up from a 500-year sleep to see what she saw, I would have taken action too. I wouldn’t have gone the way she did but she did think she was doing good. I did get a Hunger Games type vibe when they got the Earth Muses from NYC together. Well, an artsy Hunger Games type vibe.
I thought that Vann made the perfect villain. He was a disturbed person before he was turned in Book 1. In Book 2, he became even more unhinged. I was not surprised when he did what he did. It went perfectly with his personality. I am surprised that he gave up on the search for Sylvia so quickly and easily, though. But considering what happened in NYC and what happened after NYC, I got it. He had bigger fish to fry.
Vincent drove me nuts. He seesawed between wanting to see Sylvia and keeping away from her. At one point, I was like “Make up your mind!!!“. I still loved him but man, he needed to stick to a plan. In the end, though, it was Vincent that helped Sylvia remember who she was. When they finally got back together, my heart went all mushy.
The end of the book was a huge surprise. HUGE. While I saw some things coming, I most definitely see what happened coming. I cannot wait to read book 3!! I need to find out what happens!!!
What I liked about Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming:
A) Strong storylines
B) Relatable characters
C) Excellent world and character building
What I disliked about Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming:
A) How Sylvia’s father handled her issues after she got out of Riverview.
B) Bianca. She drove me nuts.
C). Vincent seesawing back and forth between not seeing Sylvia and seeing her.
I would give Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming a rating of Older Teen. There is no sex. There is kissing but nothing else. There is mild violence. There is language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 16 read this book.
There are triggers in this book. They are: mention of past drug use, alcoholism, mental illness, and bullying. If you are triggered by any of these, I suggest not to read the book.
This is a book that I would recommend to family and friends. I would give them a heads up about the triggers. I would definitely reread this book.
I would like to thank Sara Crawford for allowing me to read and review Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
All opinions stated in this review of Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming are mine.
**I received a free copy of this book and volunteered to review it**
I couldn’t read this book fast enough. I was caught up in Sylvia’s struggle to keep her mental health. I was caught up in the Muses’ issues. I was plain caught up in the book. It was that good.
I want to say that the author had a note at the beginning of the book and I loved that she included it. She said that you can find playlists for the songs in the book on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. So, do what I did. Make a list of artists/songs and make a playlist. I wish I had read the book while listening to it.
Hurry Up. We’re Dreaming was not like We Own the Sky. This book focused on Sylvia and her struggle to keep up her mental health. Vincent and the Muses’ issues were there but the majority of the book was about Sylvia.
The music is gone from Sylvia’s life. Since she has gotten home from Riverview, she has not listened to music, discussed music or played music. My heart broke for her. She was not the vibrant person that I loved in the last book. She was flat, almost dull. I didn’t think that she would ever come out of it. When she did, I wanted to cheer. Actually, I think I might have whispered “Yes” because I was reading in bed.
I loved how the book focused on her fractured relationships and how she repaired them. The one that got to me the most was her relationship with her father. He was hurting because she was hurting and he didn’t know how to reach or comfort her. The breakdown he had towards the end of the book made me cry. As a parent, I related to what he said. I didn’t relate to how he handled it, though.
Her relationships with her friends were more difficult to repair. Trust had been broken and Sylvia had to build up trust again. I liked how the author took the quietest person in Sylvia’s group and started the friendship rebuilding there. The one friend that I felt Sylvia shouldn’t have let back in was Bianca. Bianca rubbed me the wrong way most of the book. She was self-absorbed and I didn’t feel that she added anything to the story.
I thought that the Muses’ storyline was excellent also. Like I stated in my last review, I get where Clio is coming from. If I had woken up from a 500-year sleep to see what she saw, I would have taken action too. I wouldn’t have gone the way she did but she did think she was doing good. I did get a Hunger Games type vibe when they got the Earth Muses from NYC together. Well, an artsy Hunger Games type vibe.
I thought that Vann made the perfect villain. He was a disturbed person before he was turned in Book 1. In Book 2, he became even more unhinged. I was not surprised when he did what he did. It went perfectly with his personality. I am surprised that he gave up on the search for Sylvia so quickly and easily, though. But considering what happened in NYC and what happened after NYC, I got it. He had bigger fish to fry.
Vincent drove me nuts. He seesawed between wanting to see Sylvia and keeping away from her. At one point, I was like “Make up your mind!!!“. I still loved him but man, he needed to stick to a plan. In the end, though, it was Vincent that helped Sylvia remember who she was. When they finally got back together, my heart went all mushy.
The end of the book was a huge surprise. HUGE. While I saw some things coming, I most definitely see what happened coming. I cannot wait to read book 3!! I need to find out what happens!!!
What I liked about Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming:
A) Strong storylines
B) Relatable characters
C) Excellent world and character building
What I disliked about Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming:
A) How Sylvia’s father handled her issues after she got out of Riverview.
B) Bianca. She drove me nuts.
C). Vincent seesawing back and forth between not seeing Sylvia and seeing her.
I would give Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming a rating of Older Teen. There is no sex. There is kissing but nothing else. There is mild violence. There is language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 16 read this book.
There are triggers in this book. They are: mention of past drug use, alcoholism, mental illness, and bullying. If you are triggered by any of these, I suggest not to read the book.
This is a book that I would recommend to family and friends. I would give them a heads up about the triggers. I would definitely reread this book.
I would like to thank Sara Crawford for allowing me to read and review Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
All opinions stated in this review of Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming are mine.
**I received a free copy of this book and volunteered to review it**
July 6, 2018
I challenge all of you to take a moment and turn on your favorite movie or television program. Now, turn off the sound. Do you still get the same enjoyment out of the program? If it were possible to listen to a movie or TV show with just the dialog intact, but without the music, it would be a very different experience. For me, personally, a life without music would be a very poor life, indeed. In this second installment of the Muse Chronicles, Sylvia is dealing with the aftermath of being outed as someone who sees and interacts with Muses. Unfortunately, the “normal” people around Sylvia, including her musician father, Dylan, believe her to be suffering from a break with reality and, at the end of the first book, she spends some time in an in-patient facility doped up on anti-psychotic medications and she spends the bulk of this second book fighting her way back to normal, or at least normal for her. And, for Sylvia, she feels that “normal” needs to be a life without music, which makes life very difficult for her. While Sylvia finds her new status quo, the Original Muses and the Earthly Muses continue to wage a fight that will leave some dead, and some fighting for inspiration for themselves and their artists.
Like many second books in a trilogy, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is spent setting up the action of the third book, which I cannot wait to read. I have truly enjoyed the new spin on the Greek Muses, on Inspiration and the inspiration we all take for granted each and every day. As was the first book, this book is also very much a love story dedicated to music and the author has created several playlists so that her readers can enjoy the music she references, which I really appreciated. While some middle books in a trilogy can be dull and rote as they set up the action for the final installment, this one stayed fresh and enjoyable and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the stories of the Greek Muses and who are lovers of music, as I am.
Reviewed by HR Duby for Romance Authors that Rock
Like many second books in a trilogy, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is spent setting up the action of the third book, which I cannot wait to read. I have truly enjoyed the new spin on the Greek Muses, on Inspiration and the inspiration we all take for granted each and every day. As was the first book, this book is also very much a love story dedicated to music and the author has created several playlists so that her readers can enjoy the music she references, which I really appreciated. While some middle books in a trilogy can be dull and rote as they set up the action for the final installment, this one stayed fresh and enjoyable and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the stories of the Greek Muses and who are lovers of music, as I am.
Reviewed by HR Duby for Romance Authors that Rock
March 11, 2018
4.5 for me.
I thought the author had an interesting writing style that reminded me of the crispy air in the early morning. I had to get used to it in the first book but by the end of the third or fourth chapter, I'd gotten used to it. I had no issues getting right back into the second installment, and after the way the last book ended, I couldn't wait.
I was saddened by what this book revolved around. It slowly rose the bigger picture with a subtle sort of anticipation, but while you're getting that, you're also dealing with the current drama/heartache that is Sylvia's life after being institutionalized. It always drives me nuts when people tell you you're crazy, so seeing her so dejected and 'erased' was hard to go through, but like the Muse of tragedy, I couldn't help but want more. I liked the drama and the way it made me want more. It wasn't too intense but at the same time, it had a lot of big things that weren't emphasized too much. It was all consistent and entertaining. I liked how much Vincent had changed, and though it was aggravating to see some of the opposing characters, it still was never more than I could handle (thank Goodness). Overall, it's a YA I'd recommend. It's sort of got a slow feel to it but it's also got a lot going on. You can't just burn through this, and if you stick with actually reading it instead of skimming, I think you'll find what I'm talking about. Totally recommend.
I thought the author had an interesting writing style that reminded me of the crispy air in the early morning. I had to get used to it in the first book but by the end of the third or fourth chapter, I'd gotten used to it. I had no issues getting right back into the second installment, and after the way the last book ended, I couldn't wait.
I was saddened by what this book revolved around. It slowly rose the bigger picture with a subtle sort of anticipation, but while you're getting that, you're also dealing with the current drama/heartache that is Sylvia's life after being institutionalized. It always drives me nuts when people tell you you're crazy, so seeing her so dejected and 'erased' was hard to go through, but like the Muse of tragedy, I couldn't help but want more. I liked the drama and the way it made me want more. It wasn't too intense but at the same time, it had a lot of big things that weren't emphasized too much. It was all consistent and entertaining. I liked how much Vincent had changed, and though it was aggravating to see some of the opposing characters, it still was never more than I could handle (thank Goodness). Overall, it's a YA I'd recommend. It's sort of got a slow feel to it but it's also got a lot going on. You can't just burn through this, and if you stick with actually reading it instead of skimming, I think you'll find what I'm talking about. Totally recommend.
December 15, 2017
** I received a copy of this book from the author **
This book was kind of meh to me. And beware that urban fantasy/romance isn't usually a genre I enjoy so that might be affecting my perspectives of this book. I feel like it suffered from second book syndrome in that the excitement of the first book had worn off and this book was just spent setting up for the last book in the trilogy. I do like where the series appears to be going though. The next book should be full of high energy scenes.
I loved the development in Sylvia's relationships to people at her school. There was a lot of growth there and considering there weren't a lot of high action scenes and the book was more about her growth as a person these relationships were really nice to see.
I found the scenes focusing on what was going on in the muse world a bit boring, specifically the ones about Mercedes. She felt kind of flat to me as a character and I didn't care enough about her to be engrossed in her plot line.
The diversity incorporated in this book was nice to see because the tone of this book didn't really require it (if that makes sense?). This series could so easily have had no diversity and only one or two minor plot points would have been changed, so it was awesome to see characters who had other narrative purposes just happen to provide some diversity.
This book was kind of meh to me. And beware that urban fantasy/romance isn't usually a genre I enjoy so that might be affecting my perspectives of this book. I feel like it suffered from second book syndrome in that the excitement of the first book had worn off and this book was just spent setting up for the last book in the trilogy. I do like where the series appears to be going though. The next book should be full of high energy scenes.
I loved the development in Sylvia's relationships to people at her school. There was a lot of growth there and considering there weren't a lot of high action scenes and the book was more about her growth as a person these relationships were really nice to see.
I found the scenes focusing on what was going on in the muse world a bit boring, specifically the ones about Mercedes. She felt kind of flat to me as a character and I didn't care enough about her to be engrossed in her plot line.
The diversity incorporated in this book was nice to see because the tone of this book didn't really require it (if that makes sense?). This series could so easily have had no diversity and only one or two minor plot points would have been changed, so it was awesome to see characters who had other narrative purposes just happen to provide some diversity.
December 15, 2017
I loved Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, possibly even more than the first book! I loved how in the last book, we watched Vincent save Sylvia, and now in this book, it's the other way around. Now Sylvia's the hero, a confident side of her that I adored! It explores in more depth the damages of life without music, and expands upon the therapeutic side of singing and writing. For about the first half of the book, readers see Sylvia lost, sad, and confused, struggling to figure out who she is. Then she evolves into strength and determination, set on bringing back Vincent from an unconscious sleep. Her character development was extraordinary and her internal conflict and pain will strike a pin in the hearts of readers. I also enjoyed how the author incorporated LGBT themes, and also encouraged the acceptance of others. Read my full review at http://pagesforthoughts.blogspot.com/...
February 5, 2018
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: This is a great companion to the first book. This story had a fast paced plot, several unexpected twists and a focus on Sylvia coming into her power. I love how this book shows the importance of music and how without it, people really suffer. I loved how Sylvia saved Vincent and discovered that she was capable of inspiring others the way he inspired her. I love how the diverse cast of this book interacts--the relationships are authentic and interesting. I'll definitely be reading the next book in this series!
What I liked: This is a great companion to the first book. This story had a fast paced plot, several unexpected twists and a focus on Sylvia coming into her power. I love how this book shows the importance of music and how without it, people really suffer. I loved how Sylvia saved Vincent and discovered that she was capable of inspiring others the way he inspired her. I love how the diverse cast of this book interacts--the relationships are authentic and interesting. I'll definitely be reading the next book in this series!
December 21, 2018
I was so happy to "see" Sylvia again after I had read the first book several months ago. I was worried about her and for good reason! The book starts on a depressing note and it takes a while to cheer up because the author wanted you to really understand how sucky everything is and I appreciated that. So while there wasn't any major action for a while, I was still entertained because I was emotionally invested in these characters.
The author did an excellent job at bringing the story to a natural stopping point while leaving me ready for the next installment without feeling like I was left hanging.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
The author did an excellent job at bringing the story to a natural stopping point while leaving me ready for the next installment without feeling like I was left hanging.
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
March 19, 2018
This book was a good follow-up to the first. It had some twists and turns I did not expect from the very beginning. Sylvia and Vincent are separated for most of the story, however I thought the author was very imaginative when she created the scenes where they interacted during their separation. I really enjoyed reading these scenes.
I also enjoyed following Sylvia as she tried to reconcile with what happened at the end of the first book. I liked and respected how she continued to be resilient even after being separated from Vincent who seemed to be the very basis of her Inspiration.
As last time, I absolutely loved Vincent and Sylvia’s romance! I thought it was very sweet and beautiful. I liked seeing how they cared for one another.
I also enjoyed following Sylvia as she tried to reconcile with what happened at the end of the first book. I liked and respected how she continued to be resilient even after being separated from Vincent who seemed to be the very basis of her Inspiration.
As last time, I absolutely loved Vincent and Sylvia’s romance! I thought it was very sweet and beautiful. I liked seeing how they cared for one another.
January 31, 2018
Sylvia Baker is afraid to let the music back in. She is afraid of having delusions about the Muse again. However, were they actually delusions? Read Hurry Up We're Dreaming to find out. This is a great follow up to We Own The Sky. I dislike giving anything about a book away, so a; I will say is READ THESE BOOKS!
Sara Crawford is a fantastic writer! She has truly outdone herself!
Sara Crawford is a fantastic writer! She has truly outdone herself!
March 9, 2018
All I can say Sara Crawford is please don't quit writing. You have an amazing talent. In this book you made me feel like a part of Sylvia's family. I was worried she would lose Vincent forever. However Sylvia had other plans. I am really glad she won Vincent back. I can't wait to see if you write a book 3 to this series. Thank you!
May 6, 2019
An a"muse"ing series
The first book in the series definitely got me hooked. The second book was just as good. Artistic inspiration due to muses. Nice premise, but what happens when you're in love with your muse and will fall to the ends of the earth to save them? Sylvia does just that while trying to keep her sanity and her family and friends.
The first book in the series definitely got me hooked. The second book was just as good. Artistic inspiration due to muses. Nice premise, but what happens when you're in love with your muse and will fall to the ends of the earth to save them? Sylvia does just that while trying to keep her sanity and her family and friends.
July 6, 2018
Pretty interesting
Nice read definitely YA paranormal, but a new unique perspective on the mythological world. Love the descriptions that the artists used for feeling Inspired and the whole concept of this universe. Great read.
Nice read definitely YA paranormal, but a new unique perspective on the mythological world. Love the descriptions that the artists used for feeling Inspired and the whole concept of this universe. Great read.
December 11, 2017
I am loving this series. I cannot wait for the next book to be available. This one took a few unexpected turns, which I really enjoyed. It kept my guessing and reading to see what would happen next.
January 13, 2018
*Content Warnings: imbalanced power dynamic in a romantic relationship, potenial schizophrenia/delusions, depression*
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is the second book in The Muse Chronicles- a follow-up to the first book in the series, We Own The Sky.
The book follows Sylvia- a seventeen-year-old who used to live for music, whether it be listening to her favorite artists, playing drums in a local band, or writing her own songs. But when the delusions she was having about Greek Muses take over her life and wind up sending her to an inpatient psychiatric facility, she's afraid that music will cause the delusions to return.
Her attempts to keep music out of her life are painful-- she tries to go through the motions of everyday life, but something feels like it's missing. Eventually, she begins letting music back into her life slowly as she reconnects with her father and friends in a way she hadn't been able to before. Visions of muses also begin to return, but only in her dreams- Sylvia is forced to decide between suppressing these delusions, or coming to terms with the fact that the Muses might actually be real.
Overall, I enjoyed Hurry Up, We're Dreaming even more than the previous book in the series. Readers were thrown into Sylvia's world in more complex ways than before, and her friends and family were built out in new, powerful ways. I was specifically impressed with the way Crawford wrote about Sylvia's relationship with her father. I found the chapters about Sylvia's life absolutely captivating- but the chapters with narration from various Muses to drag on and lack the same endearing qualities.
If you read my review on We Own The Sky, you'd know that my biggest problem with the book was the abusive power dynamic between Sylvia and Vincent, her muse. I didn't see as much of this imbalance in Hurry Up We're Dreaming- in part because Sylvia and Vincent only interacted in her dreams, and Sylvia was able to stand on her own two feet with new autonomy and independence.
Overall, I enjoyed Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. It has a captivating, addictive quality reminiscent of the Twilight Saga for me. I'd definitely recommend this for folks who are interested in YA fantasy with a contemporary twist.
3.5 STARS
Note: I received an copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming is the second book in The Muse Chronicles- a follow-up to the first book in the series, We Own The Sky.
The book follows Sylvia- a seventeen-year-old who used to live for music, whether it be listening to her favorite artists, playing drums in a local band, or writing her own songs. But when the delusions she was having about Greek Muses take over her life and wind up sending her to an inpatient psychiatric facility, she's afraid that music will cause the delusions to return.
Her attempts to keep music out of her life are painful-- she tries to go through the motions of everyday life, but something feels like it's missing. Eventually, she begins letting music back into her life slowly as she reconnects with her father and friends in a way she hadn't been able to before. Visions of muses also begin to return, but only in her dreams- Sylvia is forced to decide between suppressing these delusions, or coming to terms with the fact that the Muses might actually be real.
Overall, I enjoyed Hurry Up, We're Dreaming even more than the previous book in the series. Readers were thrown into Sylvia's world in more complex ways than before, and her friends and family were built out in new, powerful ways. I was specifically impressed with the way Crawford wrote about Sylvia's relationship with her father. I found the chapters about Sylvia's life absolutely captivating- but the chapters with narration from various Muses to drag on and lack the same endearing qualities.
If you read my review on We Own The Sky, you'd know that my biggest problem with the book was the abusive power dynamic between Sylvia and Vincent, her muse. I didn't see as much of this imbalance in Hurry Up We're Dreaming- in part because Sylvia and Vincent only interacted in her dreams, and Sylvia was able to stand on her own two feet with new autonomy and independence.
Overall, I enjoyed Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. It has a captivating, addictive quality reminiscent of the Twilight Saga for me. I'd definitely recommend this for folks who are interested in YA fantasy with a contemporary twist.
3.5 STARS
Note: I received an copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
February 15, 2018
Did not disappoint
Great read! I do love how she works the music in the story line. The Greek Mythology brought back to life. Looking forward to book 3!!
Great read! I do love how she works the music in the story line. The Greek Mythology brought back to life. Looking forward to book 3!!
March 10, 2018
Great read
This book didn't disappoint. I'm hooked on the characters and story line. I can't wait to read more. The book flowed nicely.
This book didn't disappoint. I'm hooked on the characters and story line. I can't wait to read more. The book flowed nicely.
March 19, 2018
Received this book for free/ARC am voluntarily reviewing.
Stunning continuation of the unique story of Muses, story flows incredibly well, could not put book down, highly recommend reading.
Stunning continuation of the unique story of Muses, story flows incredibly well, could not put book down, highly recommend reading.
May 31, 2018
A beautiful story, well told. A must-read for any creative person, no matter the art form.
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March 29, 2019
A good sequel, but not as good as the first in my opinion. I am biased because I love origin stories. Still worth the read! And killer ending!
October 23, 2021
Welp, war is now unleashed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 22, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I can recommend it without hesitation. Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is book 2 in the series, and picks up pretty much where we left off in the first book.
Sylvia, has been released from Riverview, and as a result of her stay there she has cut music from her life, entirely. Not only does she no longer listen to music, she no longer plays any instruments. With music and muses gone, as well as the few people she considered friends, her routine keeps her very numb with her daily tasks being medication, school, home. Sylvia’s “acceptance” that she really is crazy, and thinking that she cannot allow art of any kind in her life, is incredibly heartbreaking.
Gradually, she begins to rebuild a relationship with some of her friends. With this development, the memories start to come back. Dreams of Vincent and their time together. Wondering where he has gone. Sylvia has no idea the danger she would be from Clio, an original muse, who is on a vendetta to rid the world of earthly muses as well as half muses (Sylvia).
It was incredible to watch Sylvia develop into someone strong and confident, determined to bring Vincent back and fully in to her life. I absolutely love the romance between Vincent and Sylvia.
Sara Crawford is a wonderful author, and I look forward to reading future works.
Sylvia, has been released from Riverview, and as a result of her stay there she has cut music from her life, entirely. Not only does she no longer listen to music, she no longer plays any instruments. With music and muses gone, as well as the few people she considered friends, her routine keeps her very numb with her daily tasks being medication, school, home. Sylvia’s “acceptance” that she really is crazy, and thinking that she cannot allow art of any kind in her life, is incredibly heartbreaking.
Gradually, she begins to rebuild a relationship with some of her friends. With this development, the memories start to come back. Dreams of Vincent and their time together. Wondering where he has gone. Sylvia has no idea the danger she would be from Clio, an original muse, who is on a vendetta to rid the world of earthly muses as well as half muses (Sylvia).
It was incredible to watch Sylvia develop into someone strong and confident, determined to bring Vincent back and fully in to her life. I absolutely love the romance between Vincent and Sylvia.
Sara Crawford is a wonderful author, and I look forward to reading future works.
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