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Legacy of a Dreamer Series #1
By Allie Jean Publisher
Pages: 170
Price: $17.99
ISBN: 978-1612130408
Type: YA
Synopsis:
Chantal Breelan is a ward of the state, living under the care of a woman who is cold and heartless. Her past is a mystery, and her future is even more uncertain. She can’t recall why she had been taken from her parents and so she’s left with nothing but an empty hole where her childhood should have been. When she awakens from her nightmares, she’s left with terrible, violent images, as well as a boy whose face is oddly familiar, yet can’t be placed.
Scared and alone, Chantal begins to confide in an imaginary friend – a shadow in the shape of a man who stands in the corner of her room. She is comforted when she believes he listens to her.
On her eighteenth birthday, Chantal is forced to leave her foster home. She moves to New York City, but the start of her new life doesn’t begin as smoothly as she’d hoped. In this environment, she faces a whole new set of challenges.
One night at a subway station, Chantal meets a young boy who runs away from her, and she’s compelled to follow him down into the tunnels. But this Rabbit Hole reveals a world where reality is a nightmare. Her dreams are clues to her future, and her life becomes twisted and dangerous when she learns that things that go bump in the night are not just in fairy tales and childhood stories.
About the Author:
Allie Jean was born with an overactive imagination. She spent her childhood inventing stories and telling tales. Her mind never shut down, even while she slept. Vivid dreams containing extensive, elaborate plot lines of good overcoming evil villains captured her nightly visions, lingering into her waking hours and filling the pages of her well-loved bounded diaries. She was encouraged by her parents, even at a young age, to write down her tales, and it has remained a somewhat secret hobby. As a busy wife, mother and critical care nurse, Allie’s love of storytelling has been reborn through the adventures of her unforgettable characters.
Author Links:
Website: http://Alliejean.net
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Twitter: @AllieJeanDS
My Review:
I have to say a had a difficult time getting into this book at first but that was probably my fault. I was preoccupied with several things when I started the book. However, it did not take long for me to become pulled into Chantal's world of dreams, mystery and intrigue. The feeling of the dreams is almost palpable. Becoming a warrior in her own right is something that we all dream of. I think we all want to believe that we can take care of ourselves in any situation including when we are being attacked.
Allie Jean weaves a perfect blend of action, mystery, the supernatural and romance in this book. There is something for everyone to enjoy. You can relate to all of the characters, even those of the side of evil. The evil character is not completely evil or at least, there are some points where you think he might be able to be redeemed, where there is the briefest indication that he has regrets. It is nice to see this because we all know that people aren't all evil or all good. The best blend is to have at least a little of the opposite attribute.
This is the a great book for Young Adults. They will love all aspects of the book. If they are like me, they will be waiting for the next installment of Legacy of a Dreamer, especially with the cliffhanger we are left with. I look forward to reading more from Allie Jean. She definitely knows how to pull you into her world of dreams, mystery, and intrigue.
Buy Links:
You can check out an excerpt of Legacy of a Dreamer here.
I received a free copy of this book from CM Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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