Dawn of Dreams
Destiny Book 1
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Pub Date 4 Feb 2017 | Archive Date 19 Aug 2019
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Description
Lost family heirlooms. Sinister mutants. An ancient book hiding legendary secrets. Such mystical things should not exist in the futuristic world of 2073.
Jaden and Kayla, two strangers, are blissfully unaware their world is about to be invaded. When a relentless, age-old force throws them together, it opens their eyes. Jaden and Kayla witness the hideous, malevolent monster prowling their community. Worse, it's invisible to everyone but them.
Forced down a dark and dangerous path, they discover their stalker isn’t the only thing they have in common. As they hunt for connections while trying to survive, their unique abilities surface. They meet other-worldy allies. A chance encounter provides an enchanted tool. After deciphering it, they finally get answers. But knowledge comes at a price. Their lives will be forever changed.
In a world on the verge of destruction, can they find the answers they need before time runs out? And will they make sense of the inexplicable connection they feel for each other?
Advance Praise
"Fresh Voice in the Sci Fi/Fantasy World"
"Fresh Voice in the Sci Fi/Fantasy World"
Average rating from 18 members
Featured Reviews
Dawn of Dreams is the stuff of imagination. Bronwyn Leroux writes with a voice that is clear and descriptive.
A perfect title for fantasy enthusiasts and fiction that dips a little into darker corners. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading others from this author.
Laurie T, Reviewer
I have read so many fantasy novels I feel like I could write one myself - if I had writing skills. So many are the same thing (dark world, love triangle, lack of water, evil KIng, etc etc). This was really different which I enjoyed.
It started out in the "normal" world and developed the characters. Then it began to draw you into the alternate world.
I really enjoyed the writing, the characters and the story.
I did think the parents were a little too accepting - they were kind of like "go ahead and save the world - good luck". (Ok maybe a slight exaggeration).
I will be getting the next one in the series - I am interested to see what happens next..
Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the advance copy. This did not affect my review.
Account D, Reviewer
This was a great start to the series, the characters were interesting and the story was great. It made me excited to read the next book in the series.
Nisa D, Reviewer
The story began in the near future (2073) with Jaden and Kayla seeing the same mysterious creature which anyone but only they can see. As in the blurb, they are strangers are living worlds apart. But unlike blurb, I can say they are not so much different, they enjoy mostly the same things (playing games, arrowball). For me, both of them are likable characters and they are competitive. Jaden was open any new exciting experience except being his and her life in danger (immediately he undertake as a duty to protect Kayla). Kayla was more in shock compare to him but being stubborn and competitive, she overcomes her fears. There was a spark between them but I can' say there was any romance, maybe It can happen to be other books in the series. They met smoothly and fastly become friends very but nothing was out of place. After that, they began to seek after this creature to learn what was it, why it was after them and why only they can see it. As they began their quest and as they get some answers to their questions, they come up with more questions. As they go on their quest they met some comrades who help them. I could say Ohanze and Tazanna were the most interesting characters which added to the story after halfway through.
The story began very slowly I can say until the half of the book there wasn't any important event. For me, it wasn't so disturbing but I could do with the more shorter start. I can say we learn more about their daily life than I needed. With that, Bronwyn Leroux added mystery so I wasn't bored with the slow beginning mostly I found myself trying to figure things with Jaden and Kayla. After finishing half of the book everything improve faster. After that, I couldn't let down the book until I finish it. My problem with some series mostly for the book in the series finishing with it ends with a cliff-hanger so make you made mad to the author. Even though this book ends with a cliff-hanger I wasn't mad to Leroux I think she answered my question so far as much as I can feel satisfied with the way it (Could it be I'm more forgiving because I have the next book in the series so I'm not sure If I would be less forgiven if I didn't have it ^-^) .
It is a 4⭐ read for me. I would recommend anyone who enjoys this genre and wouldn't mind having a slow beginning with some mystery.
Thanks to NetGalley, the BooksGoSocial Publishing Group and Bronwyn Leroux providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review and making this available!