When Dreams Come True by Rebecca Emin
This charming story made me nostalgic for that time in your childhood when you begin to mature and you go crazy not understanding why your friends are acting strange, and why you begin to see people you knew your whole life in a different way.
Charlie, having just started year nine (that's 13 years old for those who don't know) is going through a lot - her friends since childhood are changing (Max, Toby and Allie), her Aunt is sick and she's starting to have very vivid dreams that start coming true causing her to find out family secrets, and the thoughts of her friends.
When I read the summary, I thought this was going to be a fanciful tale of "I dreamed I could make people fly and look there they go." I'm so glad it wasn't. No one turned into a vampire. No one changed into an animal of any kind. No wizards, witches or bullying. Am I the only one who is getting sick of that? I feel like every time I walk into the young adult section, I am bombarded with Harry Potter and Twilight copycats. With the book though, you get a British version of an honest coming-of-age story that I would be proud to let my daughter read when she's hitting that age.
Very quick read!
I received this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Charlie, having just started year nine (that's 13 years old for those who don't know) is going through a lot - her friends since childhood are changing (Max, Toby and Allie), her Aunt is sick and she's starting to have very vivid dreams that start coming true causing her to find out family secrets, and the thoughts of her friends.
When I read the summary, I thought this was going to be a fanciful tale of "I dreamed I could make people fly and look there they go." I'm so glad it wasn't. No one turned into a vampire. No one changed into an animal of any kind. No wizards, witches or bullying. Am I the only one who is getting sick of that? I feel like every time I walk into the young adult section, I am bombarded with Harry Potter and Twilight copycats. With the book though, you get a British version of an honest coming-of-age story that I would be proud to let my daughter read when she's hitting that age.
Very quick read!
I received this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. I was so determined to write a realistic "true to life" story so I really appreciate your comments. So grateful.
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