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Sky People Trilogy #1
Dream Come True
Driven by dreams of his soul mate Tristen, Jinsu steps through the portal to Earth, leaving all he has ever known behind. Little does he know that Tristan has had dreams too, but unlike Jinsu, Tristan doesn't believe in them. When they meet, will they both discover that dreams really can come true?
- GenresM M Romance
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 13, 2010
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About the author
D.C. Juris
62 books55 followersAn out and proud bisexual transgender man, DC Juris moved to New York State in 2001 for a real-life romance. By day he is a mild-mannered office manager, by night a passionate writer of all types of romance. He lives in Upstate New York with his husband, two dogs, four cats, and a menagerie of Halloween props just creepy enough to keep people guessing about his sanity. Which is just the way he likes it. Still hopelessly single when it comes to the woman in his life, DC will gladly entertain offers, or applications for the position.
When he's not writing down what his characters tell him, DC can be found surfing the internet for random research (DC would like to remind everyone that porn *is* research for him!), killing things on his Xbox, reading, or taking pictures of the world around him.
When he's not writing down what his characters tell him, DC can be found surfing the internet for random research (DC would like to remind everyone that porn *is* research for him!), killing things on his Xbox, reading, or taking pictures of the world around him.
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January 22, 2011
I feel like this story held a lot of potential that was almost entirely sacrificed to length. Essentially, this read like an outline. Conceptually interesting, but far too much telling and not nearly enough showing. This made forming emotional connections to the characters very hard, as did the hugely insufficient reason for Jinsu to leave behind all he's ever known and loved--with no way to get back--for something he'd only dreamed of. It was a hard sell, and not set up well enough for me to buy (which is a good example, btw, of where I think taking real time and space with the story rather than cramming it into a short might have made a significant difference in quality and believability). I was also kind of blindsided by twincest, of which no mention is made in the blurb. I'll grant you it's not a big part of the story, but it's very much not my kink and some warning would have been nice ;-)
On the plus side, the writing on the sentence level is decent. There were very occasional bursts of absolute brilliance. (My favorite? "Jesus fucking Christ. You're still here? You're really here?" "I am." Jinsu had no idea who Jesus and Christ were, or why it mattered that they were fucking.) There were sadly less occasional bursts of painful cliche, and some language in the sex scenes that put me off completely (". . . his cock pumping sticky creamy juice," for example). The premise is quite interesting. The way that Jinsu reacted to the strangeness of the world around him when he first crossed over was one of my favorite parts of the story. But it was sketched through so quickly that the writer was almost forced into cliche to convey his thoughts because he left himself no room for actual scenes and emotional development. I'd have loved to have seen this as a novella, but as a short story it simply falls flat.
On the plus side, the writing on the sentence level is decent. There were very occasional bursts of absolute brilliance. (My favorite? "Jesus fucking Christ. You're still here? You're really here?" "I am." Jinsu had no idea who Jesus and Christ were, or why it mattered that they were fucking.) There were sadly less occasional bursts of painful cliche, and some language in the sex scenes that put me off completely (". . . his cock pumping sticky creamy juice," for example). The premise is quite interesting. The way that Jinsu reacted to the strangeness of the world around him when he first crossed over was one of my favorite parts of the story. But it was sketched through so quickly that the writer was almost forced into cliche to convey his thoughts because he left himself no room for actual scenes and emotional development. I'd have loved to have seen this as a novella, but as a short story it simply falls flat.
August 21, 2011
WARNING: This book contains references and minor occasions of incest. Is this offends, do not read on.
DREAM COME TRUE by DC Juris begins the first of three books that follow the journey of Tristen and Jinsu. In this book, book 1, we meet Tristen who has drawn a character for a cover of a friend's book. Something about the character calls to him; as if it's more than just a picture, something real. We then shift to Jinsu's point of view and learn that he too feels a connection to a man from his dreams. He confides in his twin brother, who also happens to be his lover, that he feels compelled to join this lover from his dreams and, begrudgingly, his brother helps him to travel through a portal to Earth, to Tristen.
Being a huge fan of fantasy and paranormal, I felt immediately drawn into the word Mr. Juris has created. I got a sense of the culture and beliefs of Juris's people and felt the power of the choice he had to make to decide to leave everything behind and go to Earth. Once he travelled through the portal, the emotions of fear, regret, excitement, longing, doubt all play out in believable ways.
When he seeks out Tristen, several events within the story seem to be a bit convenient, but given that this is a short story of only 28 pages, the plot was handled well. The immediacy of Tristen's acceptance that Juris was real could have been drawn out, but once they consummate their love, the heat is turned up and the sex is highly satisfying.
I finished the book wondering what would come next for these two destined lovers.
DREAM COME TRUE by DC Juris begins the first of three books that follow the journey of Tristen and Jinsu. In this book, book 1, we meet Tristen who has drawn a character for a cover of a friend's book. Something about the character calls to him; as if it's more than just a picture, something real. We then shift to Jinsu's point of view and learn that he too feels a connection to a man from his dreams. He confides in his twin brother, who also happens to be his lover, that he feels compelled to join this lover from his dreams and, begrudgingly, his brother helps him to travel through a portal to Earth, to Tristen.
Being a huge fan of fantasy and paranormal, I felt immediately drawn into the word Mr. Juris has created. I got a sense of the culture and beliefs of Juris's people and felt the power of the choice he had to make to decide to leave everything behind and go to Earth. Once he travelled through the portal, the emotions of fear, regret, excitement, longing, doubt all play out in believable ways.
When he seeks out Tristen, several events within the story seem to be a bit convenient, but given that this is a short story of only 28 pages, the plot was handled well. The immediacy of Tristen's acceptance that Juris was real could have been drawn out, but once they consummate their love, the heat is turned up and the sex is highly satisfying.
I finished the book wondering what would come next for these two destined lovers.
September 7, 2010
This short story is pretty entertaining and fun to read. An accountant by day and artist by night Tristan has been drawing the man of his dreams, literally. Little does he know that Jinsu is experiencing the same dreams on his world. When Jinsu decides to leave the comfort of his brother’s embrace and everything he knows to find and be with Tristan on earth, he didn’t know it’d be so hard. Thankfully Tristan is there to help distract Jinsu from his longing.
The story is pretty short as it sets up the concept then has some sex scenes at the end while leaving the story hanging. It’s fantasy so it skips over any pesky issues like explaining how Jinsu ends up on earth (a swirly light) and how he’s going to survive in a world where he knows nothing. That’s not the point though and the story is meant to be an amusing tale about literal star crossed lovers that are finally together.
It works for what it is but I wish the story had actually been developed as the idea is fun and the characters are interesting. The actual short story (20 pgs) is too small to really bring any of the characters to life outside of their brief introductions and there are a lot of possibilities to make this more involved and entertaining.
As a short story this is fun and amusing but could have been a lot more.
The story is pretty short as it sets up the concept then has some sex scenes at the end while leaving the story hanging. It’s fantasy so it skips over any pesky issues like explaining how Jinsu ends up on earth (a swirly light) and how he’s going to survive in a world where he knows nothing. That’s not the point though and the story is meant to be an amusing tale about literal star crossed lovers that are finally together.
It works for what it is but I wish the story had actually been developed as the idea is fun and the characters are interesting. The actual short story (20 pgs) is too small to really bring any of the characters to life outside of their brief introductions and there are a lot of possibilities to make this more involved and entertaining.
As a short story this is fun and amusing but could have been a lot more.
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October 25, 2010Dreams Come True hooked me with its opening paragraph. I love the idea of individuals from different worlds overcoming obstacles to be together. Jinsu and Tristan are men haunted by visions of the other. Jinsu will risk everything, his home and his twin to be with the man of his dreams –his soul mate. Tristan, on the other hand, questions his own sanity because of his obsession for the man who haunts his dreams and monopolizes his waking thoughts. Why can Jinsu believe of an impossible improbable love and Tristan can not? That is the interesting crux in Mr. Juris’ work.
Though I liked this short novella, there were a couple of moments that threw me out of the story. An author’s muse takes him or her where it will, but the introduction of incest as a common practice on Jinsu’s world, the reveal of Jinsu’s participation and with whom, jarred my sensibilities. The subject is mentioned briefly later in the story and could just as easily been eliminated all together. Also, my believability scale tipped to zero when Tristan does what I think is absolutely incredulous after meeting the man, literally of his dreams. Believe me, I want to tell you so badly but it’s a plot spoiler. Those two comments aside, I liked Dreams Come True. The author flirts at the possibility of a sequel and I hope he follows through. Surely Jinsu’s twin has a tale to tell.
Justine
Though I liked this short novella, there were a couple of moments that threw me out of the story. An author’s muse takes him or her where it will, but the introduction of incest as a common practice on Jinsu’s world, the reveal of Jinsu’s participation and with whom, jarred my sensibilities. The subject is mentioned briefly later in the story and could just as easily been eliminated all together. Also, my believability scale tipped to zero when Tristan does what I think is absolutely incredulous after meeting the man, literally of his dreams. Believe me, I want to tell you so badly but it’s a plot spoiler. Those two comments aside, I liked Dreams Come True. The author flirts at the possibility of a sequel and I hope he follows through. Surely Jinsu’s twin has a tale to tell.
Justine
February 14, 2011
Cactus of Whipped Cream Erotic Romance Reviews--"Dream Come True is a cute, fun story that’s too short and leaves you wanting more...The story is so short that it just introduces the characters and set up, then heads to the sex scenes. This leaves the idea and world, both of which are interesting, very underdeveloped...What is offered is an amusing, easy to read story with some good sex and an entertaining pace. It’s enjoyable to read and the characters keep you reading and wanting more. 3 stars!
John, Reviews by Jesse Wave--"The story flows really well. Jinsu is fleshed out a bit more through the description of his life, his brother, and some limitations his culture imposes. But we learn about both men through the other. How the dreams/visions affect them. The loneliness of Tristan’s life and the realities of being gay in America. How Jinsu’s culture accepts both hetero and homosexual relationships equally...The story is all of 20 pages long. Quite short, hence the shortness of this review. But I’m giving Dreams Come True high marks." 4.75 stars!
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John, Reviews by Jesse Wave--"The story flows really well. Jinsu is fleshed out a bit more through the description of his life, his brother, and some limitations his culture imposes. But we learn about both men through the other. How the dreams/visions affect them. The loneliness of Tristan’s life and the realities of being gay in America. How Jinsu’s culture accepts both hetero and homosexual relationships equally...The story is all of 20 pages long. Quite short, hence the shortness of this review. But I’m giving Dreams Come True high marks." 4.75 stars!
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January 9, 2011
I loved it! I really enjoyed Jinsu and Tristan together. It was a short short story but it was enough for me for now. It doesn't hurt that I'm about to read the second book in the series, lol. I enjoy D.C Juris writing style.
June 14, 2011
Very interesting set up. I love the concept of them being in different words and having to cross over to the other to get to each other. I think the shortness of length hurt what was otherwise a very interesting read.
January 19, 2012
Sweet premise, nice characters, just a bit under-developed to rate more stars. The MCs leap into bed in a way that seems forced and artifical, even if they've been dreaming of each other. Would like to get to know them a bit more in depth.
August 8, 2011
Will have to see what happens next with these two. Very good story!
August 12, 2012
I loved this, sweet and spicy. Makes you want to dive more into the world he created and explore!
June 27, 2011
3.5 stars
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