Dreamlander

by K M Weiland

[justine_manzano]

Where do we go when we dream? Chris is about to find out as he discovers that he is The Gifted, a man who can travel back and forth between the real world and the dream realm and be completely aware of both.

I loved this story and it stuck with me after I completed it. I am not a huge fan of epic fantasy. While I love fantasy stories, I'm not really one for the swords and castles type. However, when reading this book, in which Chris jumps back and forth between Modern Day Chicago and the dream land of Lael, I found myself wishing to be back in Lael. K.M. painted that world in deliciously intriguing colors and I wanted all of it - the political intrigue, the war, the espionage, the sword fights, the fantastical creatures, the kick ass Princess, Allara - far more than I wanted Chicago and Chris' band of friends.

The characters drew me in, but mostly on the Lael side. While Chris' friends were alright, they didn't have quite the pull of the more complex characters in Lael. Despite this, I loved the way the story manages to draw both worlds together and make them interact. Though the premise left plenty of room for questions I would love to see solved that never were, I felt like things were brought to a satisfying conclusion and I was definitely strapped in for the ride, and waiting to see what would come next.

This one is a great read for any kind of fantasy lover.