Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Sweet Nightmares by Chynna Pace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seriously freaking good!!! I was hooked literally by the character introductions! I can not express words enough how good this was. It was like a good piece of cheese cake that just got better the more you ate it, or in this case as you read it. I didn’t expect the book to unfold how it did. It was different and really good. It went on a path I didn’t see forth, it was original and I seriously feel in love with the author’s writing style!

In the beginning we are introduced to two characters whom go by the names of Zoey and Alex. Its a sad introduction as they just lost their mother and their doing her funeral, and you can tell the deep impact this has on the two of them. I found Alex really had the most feelings, even if it seemed invisible or not there. Alex was more of the sister who could feel everything and try to maintain it. Because basically, that’s what you are suppose to do in hard times, smile and put your best foot forward.

Upon their mother’s death the sisters move to live in their home of their grandmother. She was a character I had a million questions about based on first meet. Something seemed off. She struck me as a mysterious person, but with more secrets than the first introduction was giving me. I wanted to know more , but I knew I barely scratched the depth of this book and needed to read on…so I did.

What struck me right away as something was off about the grandmother or the house, (also must note loved the description and fine details of the house the author gave) as Alex was a rare soul where she never had nightmares her entire life! That was until she started sleeping in her grandmother’s home. That struck me as something like a dark storm cloud was looming, but what it was, was yet for me to find out.

Alex talks about her emotions and feeling through out this book. I did not realize it as first, but it to me in my brain, ended up being a high importance as the story continued on. Alex had a gift , but little did she when everything first took part, had no idea it was, as well as myself. Alex is very caring of Zoey, it reminded me of what I do for my little brother keeping him safe. It made Alex a more heart felt character though she already was. Things progress as Alex as well as Zoey get used to their new life. Their home was their new life. They tried hard to fit in with their grandmother as well I dare to say the grandmother’s rather odd boarding mate. Perhaps secrets lie deep within these walls and souls of this house?

Things really take off rather quick from there, strange things happen that a normal reality can not comprehend or explain. I found it mad e Alex feel she was losing her mind from the grief and she was not sure what was a nightmare and what was real. More things come to light, that suspicions of the house and its inhabitants are brought to light. Alex was destined for something far greater than anyone could have prepared her for. Things get scary and odd, and she learns why things happened and happened. Was she ready for all this though? It didn’t matter. It was her time now and she had to go forward and face what comes forth from the path that was always made for her. Trust was to be the hardest thing to be and forever for her though, the people she trusted within were not allies, and enemies were they really the bad ones? The main question is though, can Alex fulfill what she is meant for?

I finished this book in no time. I was hooked and completely engulfed by the characters, the plot, and the secrets and wonders of the book. I simply loved it. It was a great read and full of suspense that made me yearn for more and want to know what would happen next as I read on. I loved the story alone, but Alex as she adventured into things she questioned and things happened all made this story so gripping!

This book was a really a unexpected joy to read. I knew it would be a book i would enjoy to read, but I honestly had no idea how good the writing technique would be and the style and the powers of the authors words would have on me. I honestly can not wait to read the next one. I have a great yearn to find out what will happen next. Seriously read this and find out what night mares are really made of and not just your dreams, your own reality, but also the darkest corners of your mind! Phenomenal read!

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