Wow! I was not expecting this. A hard hitting, punchy and gut wrenching story which moved me beyond belief and kept me anxiously turning the pages.
There were some parts when I had to hold back the tears and other parts that just made me smile.
An absolute cracker of a book which will stay with me! A must read!

I am a bit of a Dani Atkins fan, having read and enjoyed her other books. I read this one based purely on that, and didn't even read what it was about. I am glad I didn't as it was a surprise, and I was kept guessing from page one right to the end. 
This is my favourite Dani Atkins so far. All the characters were likeable (despite their flaws) and I was desperate for a happy ending. 
It is an incredibly moving book. I cried about 6 times and proper sobbed twice.  I really don't want to write any more to avoid spoilers, as the book is full of surprises that add so much to it's charm and emotional power. I think this book is going to be big. 
Thank you so much for letting me read it. I am going to be telling all my friends and my book club to buy it! #NetGalley   #WhileIWasSleeping @AtkinsDani

Loved loved loved this book. Could not get enough of it and stayed up way to late reading on a few hot summers evening.  Its one of those books that had me hooked from the first page.  A very emotional book, heartfelt and heartbreaking....sad yet happy. Although essentially a tragic yet beautiful love story, I felt this book was also about friendships, family and motherhood. I am still thinking about the characters as few days after finishing the book which to me is a sign of a great read.  Anyone who is a fan of Fractured then this book is definitely one for you. One question remains; who does believe in Miracles?

I've loved every single one of Dani's books and this one doesn't disappoint. Make sure you've cleared your diary before you start because you really won't be able to put it down. It's a love story and a friendship and motherhood saga. It's got twists and turns that you won't see coming and you may need your tissues at points.

Wow! This book had me from he very beginning. It was deeply moving and touching and a real tale of triumph and hope. Of loss and the power of love also. I was enthralled and struggled to put the book down and I thought I knew how it would end but was surprised that I had it wrong! Beautifully written and made me laugh out loud in places and sob in others. Outstanding!

Dani Atkins is a brilliant writer  I loved the compassion. This is the first book of hers I have read but have downloaded two more .

This book has made me feel every emotion imaginable.
I am a blubbering wreck. 
Most definitely one of the best books of 2018.

The premise of this book is rather a scary one - Not unlike a recurring dream I used to have when I was little. Maddie is involved in an accident and remains in a coma for 6 years. When she wakes up she tries to piece her life back together and catch up on what she missed while she was 'sleeping'.

There's no denying this book is addictive - I wanted to pick it up at every possible opportunity. The big question was whether Maddie would get back with her boyfriend at the time of the accident (I won't give any spoilers away).

All of the characters seemed so nice - a little too nice if I'm honest. I think this was intentional so we were made to keep changing our mind how we wanted it to end. I just wondered occasionally if those characters were so pleasant, funny & gorgeous in real life, wouldn't they have had more friends and contact with other people? Chloe seemed so popular at school but surely there would be mentions of nights out, phone calls & visits throughout the book?

Its a very clever story and there are some good pieces of writing at times. I liked when the doctor was asked a question that the scenario was likened to that of getting in the air to do a sky dive and discovering you are scared of heights. Just a tiny bit that struck me as interesting.

The premise of the novel is quite interesting, especially the POV chapters of the protagonist, Maddie. The characters are very likeable and the language is seamless. The end, though a twist in a twist, felt a little like a cop out. But it did make for very engaging reading.

What an emotionally moving book. You really invest in the characters in this novel and there is not one person that you don't want to reach out to as a friend.
This novel is heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure and really makes you hug those you love a little bit tighter.  We see life change for both Maddie and Chloe in ways that they could never have imagined and we travel with them on a journey of discovery and awakening whilst also sharing in their distress when that journey takes unscheduled and unwanted directions. A very powerful read.

This was a brilliant read, devoured it in 2 days. It was both funny and heartbreaking, such an emotional story. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Dani Atkins always knows how to write a great story that makes the reader feel like they are there, in the moment with her. Maddie is a horrific accident that leaves her in a coma for 6 years, when she wakes her life has changed and sets about putting it back together. There are brilliant written parts of tension when the crash is about to happens and emotion galore running thought out. 
Both the main characters were likeable. 
I needed to read something emotion and something other than a thriller and this ticked all the boxes.

While I was sleeping is the story of a woman who wakes after 6 years in a coma. It's a well written book that captures the emotional journeys of all involved and overall it's a good read.

The reason for the coma created the impression that there could be more to this story than the relationships and I was disappointed that this wasn't the case.

For those looking for an immersive read about love, loss, female friendship and grief, it's a strong, well written book.

3.5 stars and thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to preview.

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
 
This is going to be one of my BOOKS OF THE YEAR!!!
 
I know this now already, because it was absolutely BRILLIANT!!! On so many levels…
 
Imagine waking up from a coma six years later… Maddie was happily engaged to Ryan and four days before her wedding she is involved in a terrible accident. For the people around her everything changed, they kind of had to move on, when she wakes up again everything seems the same for her, but it’s obviously not. 
 
Ryan is now married and has a daughter. There is actually much more behind it. Maddie slowly gets into her life again, but things are weird, especially with Ryan and his new wife. 
 
Dani Atkins has hooked me from the start. She described the day of Maddie’s accident and I felt like standing next to her. The tension was high and I felt something bad was going to happen. Then we move six years to the future, Maddie wakes up. We read it all from Maddie’s perspective. Dani Atkins captured her feelings beautifully. It’s so emotional and touching and I just wanted to help Maddie and be there for her. After a while we also get to read Chloe’s perspective. She is Ryan’s wife and it opened a totally different side to the story. I was angry at her first, but things got clear about how she and Ryan got together. I think this is a brilliant way to tell the story and the idea behind this book is fabulous!!!
 
I loved reading how Maddie, Chloe and Ryan found a way to all life together. I don’t want to give away too much here, but I really adored how the storyline developed. It had a wonderful flow. 
 
This book absolutely touched my heart. I don’t think I ever cried so much, reading a book. It’s heart-breaking, poignant, moving and tear-jerking. 
 
The ending of the book made me speechless!!!

4 stars! Dani Atkins is one of my all time favourite writers and I was so thrilled to receive this ARC. Without getting too much into the plot (I don’t want to spoil for others), the story is about 28 year old Maddie, a woman about to marry the man she loves. Maddie is also expecting a baby but sadly is hit by a car in front of her fiancé leaving her in a coma for 6 years (yep 6 years!). Maddie finally wakes to see just how much has changed in her life and has to work out how to adjust. This was a truly emotional read that left me pondering the different themes of the story (fate, moving on, parent-child relationships to name a few). I really had no idea how this story would end as the author was hinting at a few possible conclusions. The ending certainly caught me off guard but I must admit I found it slightly confusing and unsure if I missed something. Nevertheless, another wonderful story by the wonderful Dani Atkins. 

Thanks kindly to Netgalley, Simon and Schuster UK and Dani Atkins for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book.

Lots of readers will enjoy this book. It has a fascinating premise and the author takes on an interesting challenge in using a unique set of circumstances to create conflict between two thoroughly good and likeable characters. Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea. For me, all the characters were a bit too likeable and Maddie's miracle recovery from her coma was dealt with a bit too superficially. I also found it predictable. But if you are looking for a light-hearted, feel-good summer read, it could be great.

ARC received from the publisher via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. 
This book has made me laugh, cry, gasp and cringe. It is 100% worth every one of the 5 stars that I've given it. 

Dani Atkins has a real gift for storytelling, which has been reflected in this and all of her previous books. 

I am not going to talk about the plot as the blurb is very vague and this makes the discoveries all the more special. The book is predominantly written from the POV of two people and the pull to each in different ways was very strong. 

I have loved all of Dani Atkins’ books and was very excited, when I realised that it was available to request on Netgalley. I couldn't wait to start it once my request was approved. My only disappointment is that I've got to wait ages for her next book, since I read this one before it's release date.

Lovely story of love, loss and moving on. The characters were well thought out and moved me to tears many times.

While I was Sleeping is the latest novel by author Dani Atkins who also wrote one of my favourite books, Fractured.   

28 year old Maddie is excited for her upcoming wedding when the unthinkable happens. A van knocks her down in a horrific accident.  She wakes up and believes it’s seven weeks later but the tell tale signs are there and she soon discovers it’s six years and seven weeks later.  

Fiancé Ryan visits but something feels wrong. Has he moved on in the intervening years and what does the future hold for Maddie as she struggles through rehab and physio to return to a normal life?

It’s an emotionally charged tale with an ending you won’t see coming and is an unusual story that depicts life after a moment in time that changes everything.  Written in an easy style and with likeable characters, it’s a great read, which will be available on 26th July just in time for the summer holidays.

I loved it and the good news is that if you enjoy this one as much as I did and you’ve not read Dani’s books before there are several others you’ll be able to catch up with and enjoy written in the same style.

First book I have read by thus author and it did not disappoint! A real page turner!! I loved this book