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Dream On
In this fresh romantic comedy from the author of
Shipped
, heralded as an “absolutely sparkling debut” by Entertainment Weekly, a woman wakes up from a car accident with memories of a boyfriend she’s never met...only to run into him a year later. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Rebecca Serle.
What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?
When law grad Cass Walker wakes up after surviving a car accident, she is flooded with memories of a man named Devin. The only problem? Devin—as confirmed by family, friends, and doctors—doesn’t exist. Everything about him, from his coffee-brown eyes to the slightly crooked angle of his pinkie to his high-wattage charm, is a figment of Cass’s coma-addled imagination. Still, she can’t get him out of her head.
So when she happens upon the real Devin a year later in a Cleveland flower shop, she’s completely shocked. Even more surprising is that Devin actually believes her story, and despite his protective younger brother’s doubts, they soon embark on a real-life romance. With her dream man by her side and a new job at a prestigious law firm, Cass’s future seems perfect. But fate might have other plans...
From the beloved author of Shipped comes a magical and witty romantic comedy that explores what happens when our dreams come true—even when they’re not the ones we expect.
What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?
When law grad Cass Walker wakes up after surviving a car accident, she is flooded with memories of a man named Devin. The only problem? Devin—as confirmed by family, friends, and doctors—doesn’t exist. Everything about him, from his coffee-brown eyes to the slightly crooked angle of his pinkie to his high-wattage charm, is a figment of Cass’s coma-addled imagination. Still, she can’t get him out of her head.
So when she happens upon the real Devin a year later in a Cleveland flower shop, she’s completely shocked. Even more surprising is that Devin actually believes her story, and despite his protective younger brother’s doubts, they soon embark on a real-life romance. With her dream man by her side and a new job at a prestigious law firm, Cass’s future seems perfect. But fate might have other plans...
From the beloved author of Shipped comes a magical and witty romantic comedy that explores what happens when our dreams come true—even when they’re not the ones we expect.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 5, 2022
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About the author
Angie Hockman
3 books1,626 followersAngie Hockman is a RWA Golden Heart Award® winner. Her professional background includes stints in law, education, and eco-tourism, but these days you can find her writing romantic stories, enjoying the outdoors with her family, or dreaming of her next travel adventure. She lives in Northeast Ohio with her husband, young son, and one sweet, old-lady cat and an ornery golden retriever. To learn more, visit www.AngieHockman.com or follow Angie on Instagram and Twitter @Angie_Hockman.
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September 20, 2022
Can you imagine to wake up from 6 days long coma? Looking at your boyfriend who is waiting by your side? Wait: he’s not there! And guess what? You never met him. You’re still single even though you have special memories about a man named Devin who works for his family business, giving her beautiful flowers, sharing a romantic dance with her!
Sorry Cass: the sweet, caring boyfriend giving you flowers you’re looking for cannot be reached at this moment. Please dream again later!
Does Cass have extra powerful imagination skills or is she losing her last standing marbles?
For proving her point, she stops by the flower shop: and she’s completely right: Devin-her so imaginative boyfriend is there and he believes in her story! So they find happily ever after and I can start another book!
Nope: not so fast: because Devin and Cass’ story is too good to be true! First of all: Devin has a sweetest brother who is also black sheep of the family and when they encounter with Cass at the flower shop, you want to scream at Cass: you’re picking up the wrong guy, stop dreaming, be realistic, choose Perry!
Yes, I resumed reading and kept screaming the same thing!
I’m not into love triangles too much. But the author thankfully handled the situation adroitly.
I’m not giving much away but I have to admit, the explanation about why Cass was dreaming of Devin is truly satisfying enough? Is she a clairvoyant? Nope, I’m not giving away, you get to read!
I loved the progression of the story and conclusion is also well-wrapped up. But I wish the main love story would be a little rushed! I wished they spent more time and came clean about their feelings.
I’m still rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 because of clever plot idea ( even though I have still hesitations about love triangle)
I love Angie Hockman’s sweet romcom stories and I’m looking forward to read her future works as well.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.
Sorry Cass: the sweet, caring boyfriend giving you flowers you’re looking for cannot be reached at this moment. Please dream again later!
Does Cass have extra powerful imagination skills or is she losing her last standing marbles?
For proving her point, she stops by the flower shop: and she’s completely right: Devin-her so imaginative boyfriend is there and he believes in her story! So they find happily ever after and I can start another book!
Nope: not so fast: because Devin and Cass’ story is too good to be true! First of all: Devin has a sweetest brother who is also black sheep of the family and when they encounter with Cass at the flower shop, you want to scream at Cass: you’re picking up the wrong guy, stop dreaming, be realistic, choose Perry!
Yes, I resumed reading and kept screaming the same thing!
I’m not into love triangles too much. But the author thankfully handled the situation adroitly.
I’m not giving much away but I have to admit, the explanation about why Cass was dreaming of Devin is truly satisfying enough? Is she a clairvoyant? Nope, I’m not giving away, you get to read!
I loved the progression of the story and conclusion is also well-wrapped up. But I wish the main love story would be a little rushed! I wished they spent more time and came clean about their feelings.
I’m still rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 because of clever plot idea ( even though I have still hesitations about love triangle)
I love Angie Hockman’s sweet romcom stories and I’m looking forward to read her future works as well.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.
June 4, 2022
TO SAY I LOVED THIS would be an understatement.
Whoa, you guys are IN for a TOTAL TREAT. Believe me! Dream on is romantic, captivating and filled with beautiful twists and turns that hide the *sweetest* of surprises.
Whoa, you guys are IN for a TOTAL TREAT. Believe me! Dream on is romantic, captivating and filled with beautiful twists and turns that hide the *sweetest* of surprises.
July 20, 2022
I read Angie Hockman’s debut novel, Shipped, last year and I really enjoyed it! So I knew when I saw this new one coming out by her that I had to read it, too! And that gorgeous cover!! It's so bright and colorful that it grabbed my attention, and I couldn’t wait to dive into it. I loved the storylines in this book, the flower shop theme was so fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed the main character being a strong female overcoming a lot, working hard to make her dreams come true! While this book is a romance, it does have a couple heavier topics and some family drama added in which help bring substance to the book. Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it to all my romance book lovers!
Thank you, Net Galley and Galley Books, for an ARC in return for my honest review!
Thank you, Net Galley and Galley Books, for an ARC in return for my honest review!
July 14, 2022
3.75⭐
Can you dream someone into real life?
Normally, the answer would sadly be an emphatic no! But when Cass wakes from a coma following a severe car crash her first thought are of Devin, her boyfriend. But he’s not there.
When she asks her family and best friend where Devin is they all look at her with raised eyebrows. She’s obviously suffering severe effects of the coma. Must be…because there is no Devon. He doesn’t exist.
Well, let’s just re-think that assumption. Cass just stopped into a local flower shop and comes face to face with the man from her dreams!
But is this real life Devin the same man she felt she knew?
This was a sweet romance that clicked most of the boxes you’re looking for when picking up a rom-com.
And isn’t the cover gorgeous 🤩
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books.
Can you dream someone into real life?
Normally, the answer would sadly be an emphatic no! But when Cass wakes from a coma following a severe car crash her first thought are of Devin, her boyfriend. But he’s not there.
When she asks her family and best friend where Devin is they all look at her with raised eyebrows. She’s obviously suffering severe effects of the coma. Must be…because there is no Devon. He doesn’t exist.
Well, let’s just re-think that assumption. Cass just stopped into a local flower shop and comes face to face with the man from her dreams!
But is this real life Devin the same man she felt she knew?
This was a sweet romance that clicked most of the boxes you’re looking for when picking up a rom-com.
And isn’t the cover gorgeous 🤩
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books.
September 28, 2022
“I’m starting to wonder if maybe not all dreams are meant to come through.”
If anyone called me coma girl, I would slice their throat while they were sleeping. Anyways, this was genuinely a fun read! I did not see this book being described as having some magical realism anywhere so I was really interested to read what this book was about from reading the description.
I found all the characters very interesting and the premise of this creative. None of them were perfect but they all had traits that made them unique and lovable. Although, there is one character that I still couldn’t find myself liking even after the end, even after Hockman’s attempt at some redeeming qualities. If you’ve read the book just take a big guess of who I mean.
I really enjoyed how the romance played out. I sort of predicted how it was going to end up because it was really clear that Hockman maybe sort of wanted us to dislike a certain someone. In fact, this part of the book reduced some of the perception of creativity I thought this book had.
My favorite part of the book would have to be Cass’s career hesitancy. I found this part very realistic and relatable, and so proud of the choices Cass makes by the end of this book. It was really nice that Hockman made it quite clear where Cass's true passions lie even if she wasn’t ready to admit it to herself. Family was also a realistic and relatable theme in the book that satisfied me with the messages I inferred.
If anyone called me coma girl, I would slice their throat while they were sleeping. Anyways, this was genuinely a fun read! I did not see this book being described as having some magical realism anywhere so I was really interested to read what this book was about from reading the description.
I found all the characters very interesting and the premise of this creative. None of them were perfect but they all had traits that made them unique and lovable. Although, there is one character that I still couldn’t find myself liking even after the end, even after Hockman’s attempt at some redeeming qualities. If you’ve read the book just take a big guess of who I mean.
I really enjoyed how the romance played out. I sort of predicted how it was going to end up because it was really clear that Hockman maybe sort of wanted us to dislike a certain someone. In fact, this part of the book reduced some of the perception of creativity I thought this book had.
My favorite part of the book would have to be Cass’s career hesitancy. I found this part very realistic and relatable, and so proud of the choices Cass makes by the end of this book. It was really nice that Hockman made it quite clear where Cass's true passions lie even if she wasn’t ready to admit it to herself. Family was also a realistic and relatable theme in the book that satisfied me with the messages I inferred.
February 6, 2022
Special thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book for an honest review.
This book blew my mind.
Honestly! I didn’t love Angie Hockman’s first book, Shipped, but this one sounded so bonkers that I had to give it a try. And it was SO much better!!! The writing, the characters, the plot, everything! Plus, I truly think it would make a spectacular movie.
The story starts out as the heroine, Cass, wakes up from a coma with memories of a three-month-long relationship with a guy called Devin Bloom. The problem is, he doesn’t seem to exist. He’s not a contact on her phone, she has no photos of him or texts they exchanged, and Google says he is not a real person.
Logically, all the doctors – as well as Cass’ friends and family – conclude Devin is a hallucination she had in her coma, and she should just move on with her life and forget about him.
Here’s the twist: a year later, Cass walks into a flower shop on her way home from work, and runs straight into Devin himself. He exists! Except his name is Devin Szymanski, and he has no idea who she is.
This story is so crazy and so fun, and I couldn’t stop reading! I had a million theories as to why Cass had all those memories with Devin, but I was very far off from the real explanation.
I will say, everything in this book is completely unexpected. Even the things you think are absolute givens in the story are not. At about 30%, I figured out the romance was heading in a certain direction which I try to avoid whenever I can, but that’s just a personal preference and doesn’t take away the fact that this is a great book. I’m really glad I got to read it!
This book blew my mind.
Honestly! I didn’t love Angie Hockman’s first book, Shipped, but this one sounded so bonkers that I had to give it a try. And it was SO much better!!! The writing, the characters, the plot, everything! Plus, I truly think it would make a spectacular movie.
The story starts out as the heroine, Cass, wakes up from a coma with memories of a three-month-long relationship with a guy called Devin Bloom. The problem is, he doesn’t seem to exist. He’s not a contact on her phone, she has no photos of him or texts they exchanged, and Google says he is not a real person.
Logically, all the doctors – as well as Cass’ friends and family – conclude Devin is a hallucination she had in her coma, and she should just move on with her life and forget about him.
Here’s the twist: a year later, Cass walks into a flower shop on her way home from work, and runs straight into Devin himself. He exists! Except his name is Devin Szymanski, and he has no idea who she is.
This story is so crazy and so fun, and I couldn’t stop reading! I had a million theories as to why Cass had all those memories with Devin, but I was very far off from the real explanation.
I will say, everything in this book is completely unexpected. Even the things you think are absolute givens in the story are not. At about 30%, I figured out the romance was heading in a certain direction which I try to avoid whenever I can, but that’s just a personal preference and doesn’t take away the fact that this is a great book. I’m really glad I got to read it!
April 26, 2022
4 stars
Dream On is Angie Hockman's sophomore novel and though it was completely different than her first book, I enjoyed it just as much. This was such a unique concept and took unexpected turns.
Cass Walker is a first year attorney who's had an interesting year. The day she passed her bar exam, she gets into a car accident and falls into a coma for a few days. She wakes up and the only thing on her mind is her boyfriend, Devin. And that would be all well and fine but Devin doesn't exist.
A year after the accident she is ready to start her career and then she sees him. In real life. Devin. Devin is real and he exists and he has absolutely no clue who she is. As I said earlier, this story took an unexpected direction and I was here for it. I was rooting for something to happen and it did.
I loved the characters in this book as well as the scenery. The flower shop itself had so much personality. Also, fun fact this book took place in Ohio which is always fun. I adored the prose and the book had me smiling and swooning. I recommend checking this one out if you're looking for a fantastic spring/summer read.
What would you do if your dream man turned out to be real?
Dream On is Angie Hockman's sophomore novel and though it was completely different than her first book, I enjoyed it just as much. This was such a unique concept and took unexpected turns.
Cass Walker is a first year attorney who's had an interesting year. The day she passed her bar exam, she gets into a car accident and falls into a coma for a few days. She wakes up and the only thing on her mind is her boyfriend, Devin. And that would be all well and fine but Devin doesn't exist.
A year after the accident she is ready to start her career and then she sees him. In real life. Devin. Devin is real and he exists and he has absolutely no clue who she is. As I said earlier, this story took an unexpected direction and I was here for it. I was rooting for something to happen and it did.
I loved the characters in this book as well as the scenery. The flower shop itself had so much personality. Also, fun fact this book took place in Ohio which is always fun. I adored the prose and the book had me smiling and swooning. I recommend checking this one out if you're looking for a fantastic spring/summer read.
February 18, 2022
Thank you to the publisher for an advanced copy of this. Wow, what a funny, fast read! And so many twists!
Cass has passed the bar and is in love with the man of her dreams, Devin Bloom. He's gorgeous and is everything she ever wanted, except what she sees IS a dream. She's waking up from a coma. Her Mom and best friend Bree are there in the hospital with her, but no one knows who Devin is or why Cass is so worried about contacting him to let him know where she is. It's like he doesn't exist. Except...
I'm going to stop there and just tell you to read it. This was wonderful! Very light steam for those of you looking for that. Add this to your TBR!
Cass has passed the bar and is in love with the man of her dreams, Devin Bloom. He's gorgeous and is everything she ever wanted, except what she sees IS a dream. She's waking up from a coma. Her Mom and best friend Bree are there in the hospital with her, but no one knows who Devin is or why Cass is so worried about contacting him to let him know where she is. It's like he doesn't exist. Except...
I'm going to stop there and just tell you to read it. This was wonderful! Very light steam for those of you looking for that. Add this to your TBR!
July 21, 2022
It was fine.
You know what trope is not my cup of tea? Love triangles. Especially when two members of it are related. (Not the romantic interests at least, phew). And I also usually like my romance to be humorous.
Especially with something whimsical like a man of my coma dreams plot. It’s a fun idea! And this wasn’t funny. At least, not to me.
So imagine my surprise when I still kind of liked this book. Without breaking down the plot, here’s what I liked:
-the author called out the heavily used “not like other girls” line. It made me like the protagonist more, because it is a garbage line that everyone is sick of reading.
-the protagonist is not a pushover, at all. She stands up for herself, and defends what she thinks is right. I get so tired of protagonists who fall for f*boi shenanigans, ludicrous work requests, etc and weakly protest while they get steamrolled. Cass was in a coma and struggled with the aftermath, but she isn’t a character you really pity. Because she seems capable, not because she’s unlikeable
-we get a good queer rep. A cinnamon roll of a character, and there isn’t drama about their sexuality. It’s just there, and it’s all fine. Let us just have nice things sometimes, sheesh. Also, she has a pet parrot and that’s endearing
-the work dilemmas that Cass faces are actually interesting, it doesn’t just feel like she is a lawyer to make her seem like a smart and successful character. I’m also grateful this isn’t a workplace romance because a lot of times, the characters behave so unprofessionally in really lucrative and high pressure careers and it defies belief. Her various conflicts feel organic for her character and the book as a whole. I also really liked how she dealt with the competitive coworker friction.
***just a heads up for everyone who likes their romances smutty-this one is a desert when it comes to sexy stuff
You know what trope is not my cup of tea? Love triangles. Especially when two members of it are related. (Not the romantic interests at least, phew). And I also usually like my romance to be humorous.
Especially with something whimsical like a man of my coma dreams plot. It’s a fun idea! And this wasn’t funny. At least, not to me.
So imagine my surprise when I still kind of liked this book. Without breaking down the plot, here’s what I liked:
-the author called out the heavily used “not like other girls” line. It made me like the protagonist more, because it is a garbage line that everyone is sick of reading.
-the protagonist is not a pushover, at all. She stands up for herself, and defends what she thinks is right. I get so tired of protagonists who fall for f*boi shenanigans, ludicrous work requests, etc and weakly protest while they get steamrolled. Cass was in a coma and struggled with the aftermath, but she isn’t a character you really pity. Because she seems capable, not because she’s unlikeable
-we get a good queer rep. A cinnamon roll of a character, and there isn’t drama about their sexuality. It’s just there, and it’s all fine. Let us just have nice things sometimes, sheesh. Also, she has a pet parrot and that’s endearing
-the work dilemmas that Cass faces are actually interesting, it doesn’t just feel like she is a lawyer to make her seem like a smart and successful character. I’m also grateful this isn’t a workplace romance because a lot of times, the characters behave so unprofessionally in really lucrative and high pressure careers and it defies belief. Her various conflicts feel organic for her character and the book as a whole. I also really liked how she dealt with the competitive coworker friction.
***just a heads up for everyone who likes their romances smutty-this one is a desert when it comes to sexy stuff
July 16, 2022
Absolutely loved this book! It was such a sweet read - I couldn’t put it down. The plot twists had me SHOOK!! & I love a good HEA!! Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
July 12, 2022
Dream On by Angie Hockman
Contemporary romance.
After waking from a coma, Cass remembers a relationship that never actually happened. Resigning herself to recovery, she restarts a Summer Associate job hoping for a job offer and moves in with a long time friend. An impulsive flower purchase sparks a flirty conversation and a shocking meeting of the man from her false memories.
Cass and Devin start a relationship based on attraction and her memories. She becomes involved with work and community.
I loved this story. But it’s hard to review without spoilers.
I felt that first spark of attraction and interest. I felt the lack of depth and connection in the relationship with Devon. I admired Cass and her ultimate decisions. I figured out the Sadie connection long before the reveal.
One of those sigh worthy romance endings.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I can’t wait to share this with romance bookclubs.
Contemporary romance.
After waking from a coma, Cass remembers a relationship that never actually happened. Resigning herself to recovery, she restarts a Summer Associate job hoping for a job offer and moves in with a long time friend. An impulsive flower purchase sparks a flirty conversation and a shocking meeting of the man from her false memories.
Cass and Devin start a relationship based on attraction and her memories. She becomes involved with work and community.
I loved this story. But it’s hard to review without spoilers.
I felt that first spark of attraction and interest. I felt the lack of depth and connection in the relationship with Devon. I admired Cass and her ultimate decisions. I figured out the Sadie connection long before the reveal.
One of those sigh worthy romance endings.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I can’t wait to share this with romance bookclubs.
December 13, 2025
I had great expectations for it! The cover, the premise of having a literal 'dream man', having loved the authors' last work "Shipped" but overall I'm disappointed.
Things I liked:
🧡 The premise: I thought it was sucha unique plot to be used in a romcom novel!
🧡 The best friend: I adore true friendships in books and the female lead really had a good one with her best friend.
🧡 The writing of the situation the main lead, Cass, is dealing with: It's really good and you can feel what she's going through.
Things I wasn't impressed with:
⚫ The storyline: After the first 30% of the novel, I just lost interest. It got so boring.
⚫ The biggest reason for this rating:
Things I liked:
🧡 The premise: I thought it was sucha unique plot to be used in a romcom novel!
🧡 The best friend: I adore true friendships in books and the female lead really had a good one with her best friend.
🧡 The writing of the situation the main lead, Cass, is dealing with: It's really good and you can feel what she's going through.
Things I wasn't impressed with:
⚫ The storyline: After the first 30% of the novel, I just lost interest. It got so boring.
⚫ The biggest reason for this rating:
July 2, 2022
I'm conflicted with whether or not I actually enjoyed this book. I feel like, as a whole, it was enjoyable, but there were numerous scenes/situations that soured it for me, like:
**Spoilers Ahead**
-Sadie's "fake" pregnancy, Devin's clue-gathering (e.g., blood in Sadie's trashcan), and Devin's reaction in the hospital. This whole situation between Sadie and Devin was really cringe-worthy for me.
-Cassy's ten-foot mural, miraculously completed in a handful of hours during one night. This is just silly for anyone who has ever painted anything ever- just not possible to accomplish.
-Cassy and Perry's explicit sex scene at the end that does not match the tone of the rest of the book. Had there been steamy scenes like this throughout the book, this would not have stood out, but this was really out of nowhere.
These were a few of the scenes that made me cringe/roll my eyes.
The premise, however, was cool, and I really liked Cassy and Perry's characters. But, all in all, the story fell short for me.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this digital ARC with me in exchange for my honest review.
**Spoilers Ahead**
-Sadie's "fake" pregnancy, Devin's clue-gathering (e.g., blood in Sadie's trashcan), and Devin's reaction in the hospital. This whole situation between Sadie and Devin was really cringe-worthy for me.
-Cassy's ten-foot mural, miraculously completed in a handful of hours during one night. This is just silly for anyone who has ever painted anything ever- just not possible to accomplish.
-Cassy and Perry's explicit sex scene at the end that does not match the tone of the rest of the book. Had there been steamy scenes like this throughout the book, this would not have stood out, but this was really out of nowhere.
These were a few of the scenes that made me cringe/roll my eyes.
The premise, however, was cool, and I really liked Cassy and Perry's characters. But, all in all, the story fell short for me.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for sharing this digital ARC with me in exchange for my honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2023
4.5/5
Hi everyone, my name is Mary and I absolutely ADORED Dream On by Angie Hockman! I loved her debut novel Shipped, so it was a no-brainer for me to pick this one up and I loved it even more than her debut. If you can't already tell, get ready to see some version of the word "loved" a lot in this review. I loved the flower shop aspect of this story since one of my favorite things is to have fresh-cut flowers in my house, and having Perry be such a lover of flower arrangements made my heart melt. The concept of the book was really fun as well, and while the car accident was undoubtedly sad, the fact that Hockman created the storyline of Cass waking up thinking of a boyfriend she's never had was just brilliant. I really enjoyed the initial meeting of her and the real-life Devin, and her commitment to seeing if there could actually be something between them made for a really entertaining story.
The audiobook was incredibly enjoyable as well, and I was a big fan of the narrator Lindsey Dorcus. There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments throughout and I can't help but give some of the credit for this to Dorcus. Her narration was just so on point, and she really brought Hockman's words to life in a way that made it a very immersive experience for me. I was incredibly surprised by the twist at the end (where we find out just why Cass has been dreaming of Devin) and I totally wasn’t expecting it. There is really only one thing I didn’t love and that is why I rated this at a 4.5 instead of a full 5, and that is the epilogue. The book didn’t really need it in the first place, but I would have been fine if it hadn’t ended in a sex scene. 😩 We have this super sweet vibe with 0 sex all the way to the end and then that dang epilogue. It felt very disjointed from the rest of the book, and I wish it wouldn’t have been included. Other than that, Dream On is my one true love and I can’t wait to read it all over again.
Thank you to the publishers for my complimentary listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Hi everyone, my name is Mary and I absolutely ADORED Dream On by Angie Hockman! I loved her debut novel Shipped, so it was a no-brainer for me to pick this one up and I loved it even more than her debut. If you can't already tell, get ready to see some version of the word "loved" a lot in this review. I loved the flower shop aspect of this story since one of my favorite things is to have fresh-cut flowers in my house, and having Perry be such a lover of flower arrangements made my heart melt. The concept of the book was really fun as well, and while the car accident was undoubtedly sad, the fact that Hockman created the storyline of Cass waking up thinking of a boyfriend she's never had was just brilliant. I really enjoyed the initial meeting of her and the real-life Devin, and her commitment to seeing if there could actually be something between them made for a really entertaining story.
The audiobook was incredibly enjoyable as well, and I was a big fan of the narrator Lindsey Dorcus. There are a lot of laugh-out-loud moments throughout and I can't help but give some of the credit for this to Dorcus. Her narration was just so on point, and she really brought Hockman's words to life in a way that made it a very immersive experience for me. I was incredibly surprised by the twist at the end (where we find out just why Cass has been dreaming of Devin) and I totally wasn’t expecting it. There is really only one thing I didn’t love and that is why I rated this at a 4.5 instead of a full 5, and that is the epilogue. The book didn’t really need it in the first place, but I would have been fine if it hadn’t ended in a sex scene. 😩 We have this super sweet vibe with 0 sex all the way to the end and then that dang epilogue. It felt very disjointed from the rest of the book, and I wish it wouldn’t have been included. Other than that, Dream On is my one true love and I can’t wait to read it all over again.
Thank you to the publishers for my complimentary listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
May 8, 2024
2.5 stars
Rating rounded up because at least I laughed (even though it was at the expense of the book oops).
I thought this would be a fun breezy romance but guess what, it was funny instead and not in the right way lol. This book was just super ridiculous to me (the hallmark vibes were strong), from the romance to the choices all the characters made, I couldn't take it seriously (for evidence see my updates lmao).
Rating rounded up because at least I laughed (even though it was at the expense of the book oops).
I thought this would be a fun breezy romance but guess what, it was funny instead and not in the right way lol. This book was just super ridiculous to me (the hallmark vibes were strong), from the romance to the choices all the characters made, I couldn't take it seriously (for evidence see my updates lmao).
July 10, 2022
3.5 stars? It's a pretty light romantic comedy that you can easily fly through by the beach or pool. I really liked this a lot more than shipped!!
August 26, 2022
This took me entirely too long to read and I think what I struggled with…well, is actually a spoiler. So I’ll keep it to myself. But it was fine enough, a good palette cleanser between heavy books if you need it.
February 25, 2022
three stars! *:･ﾟ✧ this was honestly a pretty cute and entertaining read! i didn’t really have much interest in picking up ‘shipped’ by angie hockman, but i fell in love with the cover for this book and the synopsis sounded so promising, i just couldn’t pass it up!
this story follows cass walker, a girl who wakes up from a coma with a surplus of memories about a relationship that never was, with a guy she’d never met before. a year after the accident, she’s working on getting her life back in order when she bumps into the man of her literal dreams. this plot had a lot of promise, and it did live up to it in a lot of ways! the whole concept is simply bizarre, but i feel like hockman really executed it in a way that didn’t make it seem so out of place. the story didn’t necessarily go in the direction i was expecting, however, but i still found that i enjoyed it nonetheless. this is the type of romance novel that would translate well to a romcom movie, i think!!
i really appreciated our main lead, cass. she was such a genuine (and fun) main character, and i simply adored her friendship with brie (and brie’s relationship with marcus!) i also really liked the writing, so i’m tempted to finally try ‘shipped’ now! there was a lot of fun elements in this book, and i’m definitely glad i picked it up! the cover is absolutely gorgeous, and i will definitely be purchasing a copy when it’s released to have on my shelves!! <3
huge thank you to galley books and to netgalley for providing me with an arc!!
this story follows cass walker, a girl who wakes up from a coma with a surplus of memories about a relationship that never was, with a guy she’d never met before. a year after the accident, she’s working on getting her life back in order when she bumps into the man of her literal dreams. this plot had a lot of promise, and it did live up to it in a lot of ways! the whole concept is simply bizarre, but i feel like hockman really executed it in a way that didn’t make it seem so out of place. the story didn’t necessarily go in the direction i was expecting, however, but i still found that i enjoyed it nonetheless. this is the type of romance novel that would translate well to a romcom movie, i think!!
i really appreciated our main lead, cass. she was such a genuine (and fun) main character, and i simply adored her friendship with brie (and brie’s relationship with marcus!) i also really liked the writing, so i’m tempted to finally try ‘shipped’ now! there was a lot of fun elements in this book, and i’m definitely glad i picked it up! the cover is absolutely gorgeous, and i will definitely be purchasing a copy when it’s released to have on my shelves!! <3
huge thank you to galley books and to netgalley for providing me with an arc!!
March 22, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss Plus, and Gallery Books for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
What would you do if you woke up from a coma looking for the man of your dreams, only to discover he wasn't real? Cass Walker is involved in a car accident and immediately asks to see her boyfriend once she regains consciousness. Her family, friends, and even her phone records, however, say she was never seeing anyone named Devin Bloom. So why can Cass vividly remember the details of their first date, and even Devin's plans for his future? He must be real, right?
After coming to terms with the fact that her false memories were induced by her coma: enter Devin Bloom, in the flesh. Is it fate, or something else? You might think you know how this story will end, but trust me, you're wrong. Angie Hockman crafts her reveals perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Cass evolve.
Remember, we are not alive to simply work, go to sleep, and repeat! Find what ignites you.
What would you do if you woke up from a coma looking for the man of your dreams, only to discover he wasn't real? Cass Walker is involved in a car accident and immediately asks to see her boyfriend once she regains consciousness. Her family, friends, and even her phone records, however, say she was never seeing anyone named Devin Bloom. So why can Cass vividly remember the details of their first date, and even Devin's plans for his future? He must be real, right?
After coming to terms with the fact that her false memories were induced by her coma: enter Devin Bloom, in the flesh. Is it fate, or something else? You might think you know how this story will end, but trust me, you're wrong. Angie Hockman crafts her reveals perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Cass evolve.
Remember, we are not alive to simply work, go to sleep, and repeat! Find what ignites you.
December 28, 2023
2 starsˏˋ°•*⁀➷
i truly truly did not enjoy this book. the only way i got through it was to make myself read 15% of the book and then watch an ep of shadow and bone. the only reason this gets two stars is bc i liked perry, brie, and marcus. they are great. it was just so BORING.
first, why did she feel the need to put something after someone’s age. (ex. twentysomething) i feel like she did this every other chapter and it gave me major embarrassment. like why!!!!!!!!! just stop talking!!!!
second, she was literally DATING someone and then was like “oh nope nvm i like his brother” LIKE COME ON.
i feel like the premise of this book was so cool, i was excited to read it until i actually started reading it, the whole waking up from a coma remembering someone seemed cool. it fell so FLAT.
i seriously almost dnfed at 50% but i am absolutely incapable of dnfing a book, i pushed through and thankfully finished it. the end was cute, but also why did we save the one and ONLY smut scene to exist in this book for the epilogue??? it felt so weird to me when i was reading that and there was just SMUT after having none the entire book.
i also got major second hand embarrassment when she went on NATIONAL TV TO DECLARE HER LOVE TO SOMEONE?????????
anyway. the cover is cute. don’t let it fool u.
i truly truly did not enjoy this book. the only way i got through it was to make myself read 15% of the book and then watch an ep of shadow and bone. the only reason this gets two stars is bc i liked perry, brie, and marcus. they are great. it was just so BORING.
first, why did she feel the need to put something after someone’s age. (ex. twentysomething) i feel like she did this every other chapter and it gave me major embarrassment. like why!!!!!!!!! just stop talking!!!!
second, she was literally DATING someone and then was like “oh nope nvm i like his brother” LIKE COME ON.
i feel like the premise of this book was so cool, i was excited to read it until i actually started reading it, the whole waking up from a coma remembering someone seemed cool. it fell so FLAT.
i seriously almost dnfed at 50% but i am absolutely incapable of dnfing a book, i pushed through and thankfully finished it. the end was cute, but also why did we save the one and ONLY smut scene to exist in this book for the epilogue??? it felt so weird to me when i was reading that and there was just SMUT after having none the entire book.
i also got major second hand embarrassment when she went on NATIONAL TV TO DECLARE HER LOVE TO SOMEONE?????????
anyway. the cover is cute. don’t let it fool u.
June 2, 2022
Dream On was an unexpected read for me because, well, the unexpected happens. I didn't think I'd enjoy it at first, yet I actually loved it.
Cass Walker awoke from her coma with flashbacks of her boyfriend Devin after being in a car accident. She does not, however, have a boyfriend. As a result of her injuries, her doctor and everyone else assumes she made it all up.
However, a year later, when she relocates to Cleveland, she meets the real Devin while chatting with the owner of a flower shop she decided to visit. Seeing him caused her to pass out on the floor, making the shop owner, Devin's older brother Perry, uncomfortable. Devin and Cass eventually end up meeting and began to date because fate managed to bring them together, right?
I'm not a fan of love triangles, so I expected to dislike this, but I didn't. It's not the typical love triangle you see in books and despise, so that makes me happy. Fate may not always be on our side. Or perhaps fate led you to the incorrect person in order for you to find the right one.
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
Cass Walker awoke from her coma with flashbacks of her boyfriend Devin after being in a car accident. She does not, however, have a boyfriend. As a result of her injuries, her doctor and everyone else assumes she made it all up.
However, a year later, when she relocates to Cleveland, she meets the real Devin while chatting with the owner of a flower shop she decided to visit. Seeing him caused her to pass out on the floor, making the shop owner, Devin's older brother Perry, uncomfortable. Devin and Cass eventually end up meeting and began to date because fate managed to bring them together, right?
I'm not a fan of love triangles, so I expected to dislike this, but I didn't. It's not the typical love triangle you see in books and despise, so that makes me happy. Fate may not always be on our side. Or perhaps fate led you to the incorrect person in order for you to find the right one.
𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸
May 26, 2022
This is my second five star book of the year! I really enjoyed this authors first book but I have to say that this one just blew me away. From the unique concept, to the simmering slow-burn, I couldn’t put this one down.
Our heroine, Cass Walker, wakes up from a coma with memories of her devoted boyfriend, Devin Bloom. Only Cass’s ‘memories’ aren’t memories at all. Devin Bloom isn’t real and no one in her life recalls her seeing someone prior to the accident. Fast forward a year later and Cass is celebrating her summer associate job at a top law firm by buying herself some flowers. She’s immediately intrigued by the florist, Perry, and almost accepts his offer to take her out when none other than Devin, the literal man of her dreams (and Perry’s brother), walks in.
Fighting what Cass believes to be fate with Devin and her growing connection with Perry, a love triangle forms. I want to emphasize that there is no cheating in this book! Cass and Perry’s connection is immediate, but friendly, as they bond over their love of art. Devin and Perry couldn’t be more different. Devin is the golden child of the family, he’s confident, and smooth. Perry is estranged from his father, he’s sweet, artsy, and he also blushes when talking to the heroine, which is ADORABLE.
Overall, this book was a delight to read and I can’t wait to buy my hard copy when it releases! If you’re looking for a sweet, romantic read where the main character finds herself AND love, then this is the book for you.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Our heroine, Cass Walker, wakes up from a coma with memories of her devoted boyfriend, Devin Bloom. Only Cass’s ‘memories’ aren’t memories at all. Devin Bloom isn’t real and no one in her life recalls her seeing someone prior to the accident. Fast forward a year later and Cass is celebrating her summer associate job at a top law firm by buying herself some flowers. She’s immediately intrigued by the florist, Perry, and almost accepts his offer to take her out when none other than Devin, the literal man of her dreams (and Perry’s brother), walks in.
Fighting what Cass believes to be fate with Devin and her growing connection with Perry, a love triangle forms. I want to emphasize that there is no cheating in this book! Cass and Perry’s connection is immediate, but friendly, as they bond over their love of art. Devin and Perry couldn’t be more different. Devin is the golden child of the family, he’s confident, and smooth. Perry is estranged from his father, he’s sweet, artsy, and he also blushes when talking to the heroine, which is ADORABLE.
Overall, this book was a delight to read and I can’t wait to buy my hard copy when it releases! If you’re looking for a sweet, romantic read where the main character finds herself AND love, then this is the book for you.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 24, 2022
I'd still wholeheartedly recommend this for its completely unique spin on a love triangle!
Waking up from a coma with memories of her three-month boyfriend Devin Bloom, Cass is declared a medical anomaly when it's revealed there is no Devin Bloom in her life. But fate has other plans when Cass stumbles into Devin and his brother Perry at their flower shop—only Devin has no idea who Cass is.
It was such a fun mystery! I was desperate for answers. Aside from a twist that felt a little insensitive, the ending provided a really satisfying explanation, at least for me! But I struggled a bit in the middle.
I'd say it's very obvious who Cass will end up with, which is totally fine, but the majority of the story is spent with the wrong choice, and I did not like their relationship ... at all. Constantly fighting, it was simply not a good match. I was frustrated waiting for it to end.
With that said, I loved seeing Cass grow throughout this story, ultimately learning to trust her instincts and take charge of her future. And the endgame romance was really, really sweet. I just wanted to get there faster.
Waking up from a coma with memories of her three-month boyfriend Devin Bloom, Cass is declared a medical anomaly when it's revealed there is no Devin Bloom in her life. But fate has other plans when Cass stumbles into Devin and his brother Perry at their flower shop—only Devin has no idea who Cass is.
It was such a fun mystery! I was desperate for answers. Aside from a twist that felt a little insensitive, the ending provided a really satisfying explanation, at least for me! But I struggled a bit in the middle.
I'd say it's very obvious who Cass will end up with, which is totally fine, but the majority of the story is spent with the wrong choice, and I did not like their relationship ... at all. Constantly fighting, it was simply not a good match. I was frustrated waiting for it to end.
With that said, I loved seeing Cass grow throughout this story, ultimately learning to trust her instincts and take charge of her future. And the endgame romance was really, really sweet. I just wanted to get there faster.
November 14, 2022
i absolutely loved angie hockman’s other book, shipped, so i had really high hopes for this one. based off of the premise, i was expecting something whimsical and enchanting, but this ended up being something very different.
December 11, 2024
Aww...! So sweet. That is my first impression of Dream On. I had fun reading it. The characters are likeable and lovely. Cass is someone I can relate to.
Miss Hockman certainly knows how to write a beautiful and cute story.
4 stars
Miss Hockman certainly knows how to write a beautiful and cute story.
4 stars
May 6, 2022
Big thanks to Gallery Books, NetGalley, and Angie Hockman for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 🥰
Ah so cute!! This story unfolds slowly, in the good way where you just keep wanting more, but the ending is so worth the wait!
From the very beginning, my heart just went out to Cass. She was in a terrible accident, and she wakes up after six days with memories of a boyfriend who doesn’t exist. She knows his name, remembers his face, and knows so many details of his life, but there is absolutely no trace of the guy in her phone, photos, or other areas of her life. No one believes her. It felt like her mom, especially, was not very supportive of what she was going through. I just felt so much empathy for her, how isolated she must have felt!
Months go by and Cass has done the work to move on from the accident. She’s landed a summer internship at a prestigious law firm giving her a second chance at her dream career. Then on her way home one day, she stops into a flower shop where there’s this adorable meet cute … interrupted by THE GUY?!
What ensues is a story of seeming missed chances and I just kept hoping Cass would OPEN HER EYES. Cass goes on a little journey of self-discovery along the way, and as she finds out where her true passion lies and what kind of life she wants for herself, she begins to realize what has been right in front of her. Like I said, it’s a sloooow burn, but when it all comes together, it’s perfect!
4/5 from me! Add this one to your TBR!
Ah so cute!! This story unfolds slowly, in the good way where you just keep wanting more, but the ending is so worth the wait!
From the very beginning, my heart just went out to Cass. She was in a terrible accident, and she wakes up after six days with memories of a boyfriend who doesn’t exist. She knows his name, remembers his face, and knows so many details of his life, but there is absolutely no trace of the guy in her phone, photos, or other areas of her life. No one believes her. It felt like her mom, especially, was not very supportive of what she was going through. I just felt so much empathy for her, how isolated she must have felt!
Months go by and Cass has done the work to move on from the accident. She’s landed a summer internship at a prestigious law firm giving her a second chance at her dream career. Then on her way home one day, she stops into a flower shop where there’s this adorable meet cute … interrupted by THE GUY?!
What ensues is a story of seeming missed chances and I just kept hoping Cass would OPEN HER EYES. Cass goes on a little journey of self-discovery along the way, and as she finds out where her true passion lies and what kind of life she wants for herself, she begins to realize what has been right in front of her. Like I said, it’s a sloooow burn, but when it all comes together, it’s perfect!
4/5 from me! Add this one to your TBR!
June 22, 2022
(free review copy) a super cute unique story with the dreamiest floral shop I’ve ever read about. Despite that though, the story got very fairy tale-esque and unrealistic toward the end. It was as if the ending had to be rushed and so it all just hurriedly came together - lots of tell instead of show. Also, the entire book had zero sex until the last few paragraphs which was disconcerting. I’m all for sexy romance but I was just about thinking that I could recommend this to people who don’t like open door and then bam, there it was in detail. I loved the first 75% and the last 25% just got more and more unbelievable ~ still good, just not one I’ll be shouting about from the rooftops.
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October 29, 2022I have no idea how to rate this because I don’t know what happened.
all I’m going to say is that I just saw the plot twist coming from the 30% mark 😀
all I’m going to say is that I just saw the plot twist coming from the 30% mark 😀
April 16, 2022
Rating: 2.5/5
Genre: Contemporary Romance with Women's Fiction vibes
Warnings: Difficult Family Dynamics, Car Accident (off page), Miscarriage
Read if you liked: Maybe In Another Life or Lease On Love
Steam: 2/5 (one on page scene, in the epilogue)
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Legal Rep
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Dream On will be released on July 5th, 2022.
Things I Enjoyed: The premise of this book was so unique, I was hooked from the summary to find out what happened to Cass and how she knew Devin. I enjoyed the characters and a little bit of legal rep. The concept of faith bringing people together. The bird. This was such a book about Cass's journey, figuring out who she is and what makes her truly happy in life. I wanted to go to this flower/beer festival. I loved how considerate Perry was to Cass and her needs/feelings. I loved the epilogue, it was the perfect way to tie up the book. If anything, this is my third book in the last few months that have theme of flower shops and now I really really want one....but for now, Trader's Joe flowers make a beautiful arrangement in my own home.
Things I Didn't Care For: The love triangle? If we can call it that was a bit odd. I think the Mercedes/Sadie + Devin plot twist was a bit unnecessary and could have be done without tossing something pretty tragic for women so casually. Okay, below I'm going to give a spoiler for my actual issue here.
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Miscarriages are not meant to be tossed into a side characters story in such a casual way. Sadie was portrayed as a cutthroat, manipulative person when really her boyfriend left her while she was having a miscarriage and then blocked her. And then they are brought together at this flower festive, kind of have it out and by the epilogue have worked out their issues and are trying for a baby. I'm glad, language like couples therapy was used and I appreciate that. But you could have had an ex's situation without including a miscarriage storyline and the mentions of stalking.
Genre: Contemporary Romance with Women's Fiction vibes
Warnings: Difficult Family Dynamics, Car Accident (off page), Miscarriage
Read if you liked: Maybe In Another Life or Lease On Love
Steam: 2/5 (one on page scene, in the epilogue)
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Legal Rep
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Dream On will be released on July 5th, 2022.
Things I Enjoyed: The premise of this book was so unique, I was hooked from the summary to find out what happened to Cass and how she knew Devin. I enjoyed the characters and a little bit of legal rep. The concept of faith bringing people together. The bird. This was such a book about Cass's journey, figuring out who she is and what makes her truly happy in life. I wanted to go to this flower/beer festival. I loved how considerate Perry was to Cass and her needs/feelings. I loved the epilogue, it was the perfect way to tie up the book. If anything, this is my third book in the last few months that have theme of flower shops and now I really really want one....but for now, Trader's Joe flowers make a beautiful arrangement in my own home.
Things I Didn't Care For: The love triangle? If we can call it that was a bit odd. I think the Mercedes/Sadie + Devin plot twist was a bit unnecessary and could have be done without tossing something pretty tragic for women so casually. Okay, below I'm going to give a spoiler for my actual issue here.
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Miscarriages are not meant to be tossed into a side characters story in such a casual way. Sadie was portrayed as a cutthroat, manipulative person when really her boyfriend left her while she was having a miscarriage and then blocked her. And then they are brought together at this flower festive, kind of have it out and by the epilogue have worked out their issues and are trying for a baby. I'm glad, language like couples therapy was used and I appreciate that. But you could have had an ex's situation without including a miscarriage storyline and the mentions of stalking.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2022
By far one of my favorite romcom covers of the year! I enjoyed this sweet and slightly magical romance featuring law student Cass and the man she dreams of while in a coma. A subtle While you were sleeping remake, Cass wakes up after a traumatic brain injury convinced she's in love with the man who seems so real. Fast forward a year and she runs into him at a charming flower shop in Cleveland. For his part Devin finds the whole idea a little strange but when Cass undeniably knows personal details about himself, he agrees to see where things might go.
What Cass didn't plan on is Devin's brother Perry and just how much chemistry there is with the one she didn't see coming. Fun and flirty and mostly PG (except for one steamy scene in the epilogue), this was a light-hearted, feel good romance that has Cass fighting to help save Perry's flower shop and figuring out who her true love really is. Recommended for fans of Hannah Orenstein's Meant to be mine or Lizzy Dent's The setup and great on audio narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my advance review copy!
What Cass didn't plan on is Devin's brother Perry and just how much chemistry there is with the one she didn't see coming. Fun and flirty and mostly PG (except for one steamy scene in the epilogue), this was a light-hearted, feel good romance that has Cass fighting to help save Perry's flower shop and figuring out who her true love really is. Recommended for fans of Hannah Orenstein's Meant to be mine or Lizzy Dent's The setup and great on audio narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my advance review copy!
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