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What a hidden gem. I picked this book up on a whim because it was free on Amazon. The cover was pretty, it was a genre I liked… I thought “Why not?”I didn’t expect to fall in love with this book as thoroughly as I did.

I was engaged from the very first page—though I’ll admit that at first, Alex wasn’t high on my list of favorite characters. She whined and pouted and was so full of teenage drama and angst that I’m surprised she didn’t lay on the floor and throw a tantrum. That’s probably the parent in me speaking. That being said.. I hated her mother even more, so I was willing to side with the teen. Throughout the book there was a wide array of characters with different personalities, some that I liked, some that I didn’t, and some that fooled me and forced me to change my opinion of them. Alex was definitely one of those. She grew throughout the story at a natural pace, and before I knew it, she was a pretty spectacular person. I adored her. The only person I liked more, was Arrow.

Technically speaking, the story was exceptionally well written. I didn’t run into any obvious typos or errors, no grammatical fumbles or awkward sentences. The pace moved steadily along at a nice pace, and I lost track of time. For six hours, I got sucked into Alex’s world, and I didn’t come up for air until the end of the story. The book was filled with grand adventures and quests, colorful characters, daring battles, deadly traps, and a heartbreaking romance. I couldn’t have asked for more.

My only complaint was the ending… because I really, REALLY wanted just one more chapter… or, you know, a continuation of the book. Why is this not a series?

Overall, I loved the book. If you like YA Fantasy and you’re looking for a fun book filled with crazy adventure, hijinks, and a bit of a romantic subplot, I would urge you to pick up this book and give it a try. It’s going on my keeper shelf… and then I’m going to hand it to my daughter. There’s some mild gore/violence/romance involved, but nothing I wouldn’t feel uncomfortable handing to my 12 year old.


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Dreamscape Saving Alex Kirstin Pulioff Books Reviews

4/4.5 Stars!

First thoughts...

This is a story of a girl who literally gets sucked into a video game to save the queen from an evil king. Does it sound cheesy? Yes. Was I a little bit thrown at the beginning because I didn't know what to think? Of course. I can only promise you that once you're halfway in, you'll be hooked.

Pros
The writing is awesome. Kirstin definitely knows how to write. She's hooked me to the point where I'm going to go see what her other novels are like.
The imagery was phenomenal. I loved it. I never had to make up anything. Everything was laid out for me. I knew what the surroundings looked like, what the characters looked like, and I felt what the characters felt. Kirstin does a great job of connecting us with the characters. I felt their personalities and fell in love with them.
I love the magic in it as well, preferably the dust that turns into light.
Like I said, the characters are great. I love Alex at most points, and I absolutely love Arrow. The connection between them is almost instant, and it continues to grow through the novel.
I liked the story line. It was original in the sense that I've never seen anyone write a book like this before. It really does capture you once you get into it.
Alex becomes a bad a** character and grows throughout the story.

Cons
Sometimes the story moved too fast. I felt like I wasn't given enough information. There were some blank spaces for me, or not enough time focused on certain parts of the book.
Alex's character bothered me sometimes. She was really whiny. But she grew into a strong, beautiful character so it's okay.

Some extreme venting is going on below... don't read if you don't want any spoilers!

My heart is so conflicted. The end of the book almost tore me to pieces. I can't believe some people are saying that they liked the ending!
I've never read a book where a character gets sucked into a video game, and I didn't expect to fall in love with the story. I don't even know what to say... My heart feels broken.
Who am I kidding?! THE BOOK CAN'T END LIKE THAT!!!

Kirstin, Why do you do this to me? You can't make me fall in love with the idea of Alex and Arrow then shred it up into nothing. My brain is simply not accepting it. If I had to rate the ending of the book it would get negative stars!!! >( I'm so mad at you! I don't even know how to put my feelings into words right now. I don't know if there's going to be a second book... but the idea of that being the end is making me upset. Please don't let their story end like that. '(
Love,
A heartbroken fan of your book...
The story is good, but should have been longer. Too much time was skipped over in the story.
I haven't read something this fun in a long time. It's a fast paced adventure with realistic characters and vivid descriptions. This book really hooks you.
Very engaging story, even for an adult. I recommend it!
Do yourself a favor - read this book! Alex and Arrow are fun, adventurous, engaging characters. The plot twists and turns and the story is riveting. It's a great - fast read with excellent writing. I hope the author will make this a series.
As an old school gamer girl who spent many hours playing Mario and Zelda, this book drew me in with its exciting premise. I would recommend this book for anyone who ever wanted to step into a classic video game and save the queen/princess themselves. A light romantic twist adds to the drama as well.
I love Ms Pulioff's writing style, descriptive while maintaining a pace that keeps the pages turning. I would have given this book five stars except for the initial experience with Alex. I'm well outside the demographic that the musings of a spoiled, self centered teenager would appeal to, so take my reaction in context. With any story, I fully realize it is necessary to establish a starting point, but it was such an immersive portrayal of a self absorbed teenager that I almost stopped reading the book. Had it not been for the beautiful writing style, I'd have given up and missed out on a wonderful story.

Ms Pulioff did a great job with developing her characters, giving the reader a front row seat for each new experience and challenge. The dialogue and byplay between characters was believable and well executed. By the end of the book I'd come to know, like, and more importantly, to respect Alex and the person she had become.

Not a perfectly polished gem, but a gem nonetheless.
What a hidden gem. I picked this book up on a whim because it was free on . The cover was pretty, it was a genre I liked… I thought “Why not?”I didn’t expect to fall in love with this book as thoroughly as I did.

I was engaged from the very first page—though I’ll admit that at first, Alex wasn’t high on my list of favorite characters. She whined and pouted and was so full of teenage drama and angst that I’m surprised she didn’t lay on the floor and throw a tantrum. That’s probably the parent in me speaking. That being said.. I hated her mother even more, so I was willing to side with the teen. Throughout the book there was a wide array of characters with different personalities, some that I liked, some that I didn’t, and some that fooled me and forced me to change my opinion of them. Alex was definitely one of those. She grew throughout the story at a natural pace, and before I knew it, she was a pretty spectacular person. I adored her. The only person I liked more, was Arrow.

Technically speaking, the story was exceptionally well written. I didn’t run into any obvious typos or errors, no grammatical fumbles or awkward sentences. The pace moved steadily along at a nice pace, and I lost track of time. For six hours, I got sucked into Alex’s world, and I didn’t come up for air until the end of the story. The book was filled with grand adventures and quests, colorful characters, daring battles, deadly traps, and a heartbreaking romance. I couldn’t have asked for more.

My only complaint was the ending… because I really, REALLY wanted just one more chapter… or, you know, a continuation of the book. Why is this not a series?

Overall, I loved the book. If you like YA Fantasy and you’re looking for a fun book filled with crazy adventure, hijinks, and a bit of a romantic subplot, I would urge you to pick up this book and give it a try. It’s going on my keeper shelf… and then I’m going to hand it to my daughter. There’s some mild gore/violence/romance involved, but nothing I wouldn’t feel uncomfortable handing to my 12 year old.