Review: Dreaming Awake

Dreaming Awake (Falling Under #2) by Gwen Hayes

Summary: She fell for him in a nighttime world. But the time for dreaming is past—and the here-and-now can be just as fragile their love…

When Theia Alderson first encountered a mysterious, handsome boy in her dreams, she never imagined how finding Haden Black—and falling in love—could change her life. To save Haden, Theia sacrificed everything. And the dangerous bargain she made could have lasting repercussions.

Now Theia has returned to Serendipity Falls, and she finds herself struggling with the same deadly hungers that have tortured Haden. When students at their high school fall prey to a mysterious illness, Theia can’t help but wonder if Haden’s control is slipping—and how much longer she’ll have a grip on her own.

And still the nightmare realm of Under won’t let them go. Someone from Haden’s past is determined to destroy Theia from the inside out, starting with those closest to her, forcing Theia to choose between family and friends and a love that may have been doomed from the start…

My Thoughts: I’m not sure why, but I was quite disappointed in Dreaming Awake for most of the book. I’m not sure why. And I will be honest and admit that it’s partially because I waited too long to write my review. I think that’s in part from procrastination, and other part just because I don’t have a strong reaction to the book. Didn’t from any part of it. Unfortunately. But, the last third or so was pretty good, which is why it’s rated with 3.5 stars.

I think it’s a bad sign that I finished it a few days ago and already don’t remember it very well. Again, I’m disappointed. I had been looking forward to it since reading Falling Under last year, and found myself wondering if the book was the problem – or if I was. I have read so many other things since then. Has my exposure to other genres, writing styles, and such changed what appeals to me? Would I have liked Falling Under as much if I’d read it now instead of last year? Obviously, that’s something that’s impossible to determine.

And now I’m at a bit of a loss. Generally, if I own one book in a series, I must own all. And I already own Falling Under – a signed copy to boot. But I don’t know if I care to own this one. Will I read this again? I really can’t say. I might want to, should I read the first again. See again how it all comes together. Would I recommend it? Perhaps. If you’ve read the first, you’re likely dying to read this. It’s worth it to see how things work out. I guess.

Source: Received through Around The World Tours for review.

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Challenges: Counts for the Speculative Fiction Challenge 2012 and the 2012 Sensational Seconds Challenge.

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