Joe Canzano

This was such a unique premise, and a fun read. Everything about the society is mostly ideal - except for dreams being artificially created. It's an interesting take on the dystopian/sci-fi angle, where technology is used to invade not just daily life, but the time when you're asleep. What kept it from being 5 stars for me is it is written at a middle grade level and style with YA level scenes and themes. I liked the characters, and greatly appreciate the level of world-building Canzano has done. Overall, a great read with a new twist on the dystopian trope.… (mer)

First off book covers don't always play into my book selections, but I have to admit in this case it did. Because the book cover looked unfinished and like someone's first attempt at a book cover, I was not drawn to this book. However, I was willing to give it a try. This is a time where you really should not judge a book by its cover.

The only downside I had with this book is that I felt like the beginning was not the beginning. It felt like I had jumped ahead some. There was a mixture of understanding the crime that Markla was convicted with and the storyline moving really fast. One moment she is convicted and the next she arrives at Dream Prison.

As the story plays out, there is more reference to the crime as Rune tries to rescue Markla. Also, trying to learn who was who as there was not much details given about the other characters at first either. Yet, the fast pace and the fact that not too many details were spent did help as it kept the story moving along nicely and not get bogged down.… (mer)

This book turned out to be hilarious and one of the best books I've read in a while. Debbie, my heroine, is an amazing character. I can empathise with her in most things and she's also absolutely hilarious which makes her one of my favourite characters of all time. Also, the supporting characters, Juan, Mike, Cynthia, Suzy and all the others made the plot great and the whole book just wonderful. The only thing, that I did not love about the book was the beginning. To me, it was a bit too slow-paced, but after that, this book was absolutely brilliant in all aspects.

*I got the ARC from the publisher via NetGalley… (mer)