Guys, this book. Oh my. And that cover?! Love it.
Title:
‘The Dream Thieves’
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Pages: 448 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Available: NOW at your local bookstore or library
Source: requested from Netgalley
Now
that the ley lines around Cabeswater have been woken, nothing for Ronan,
Gansey, Blue, and Adam will be the same. Ronan, for one, is falling more and
more deeply into his dreams, and his dreams are intruding more and more into
waking life. Meanwhile, some very sinister people are looking for some of the
same pieces of the Cabeswater puzzle that Gansey is after...
My
Thoughts:
First, let me go ahead and SQUEE about
this novel.
Okay, now that that’s out of my system,
let me just SQUEE about Stiefvater’s writing. I don’t know what it is about
her, but she really knows how to tell a story wrapped in mystery, wonderment,
and awesomesauce.
For fans of ‘The Raven Boys,’ they will
find themselves caught up in a world full of thievery. I mean, look at that
title. But it’s not the typical level of thievery. This is something new.
Something that happens in dreams. Something that can be controlled.
Or can it?
From the start readers are off and
running. And we do not stop until the final word on the final page. When I
finished this novel, I felt like I had run a marathon. My heart was pumping
that much.
I found myself lost in this world where
dreams are real—or kinda sorta—and friendships are tested, and loyalty comes
into question.
Do not expect a lot of the story to
focus on Blue—the focus is not on her but on those who are looking for
Cabeswater. Some of these characters are dangerous, some are hysterically
hilarious, some just need friendship. They all have the same goal.
And would this be a story without a man
of mystery?
Like all good storytelling, this novel
has a solid plot and character development.
The plot itself is nicely paced,
balanced with heart-pumping moments and moments of pure awe. That’s about all I
can write without spoiling anything. Notice even in the Goodreads description,
it’s skimpy. It’s like any little detail can be a spoiler.
The characters are well developed. Stiefvater
gives us information on a need-to-know basis. When we need to know it, she
reveals it. It’s a slow build in that way for character development—and I mean
that in a good way. It adds to the element of suspense.
Of all the characters, I have to say
that I didn’t have a favorite. Usually I do, but this novel is a team effort.
There is no one star, no one standout, no one page-stealer. At least for me.
They all worked together, building on one another, adding to each other’s
purpose on the page, and I really enjoyed that. Because it is rare for me to
feel that way about characters. It’s like the cast of ‘Friends’—they are a necessary
ensemble.
I like this tactic in this novel
because it helped create the air of mystery and suspense that mirrors all that
Cabeswater seems to be.
As a whole work I loved every page of
this work. It kept me engaged, wanting more, but it also piqued my curiosity
because I found myself trying to solve several mysteries throughout. I love
when a novel engages me in that way. It helps keep my brain young.
If you are a fan of Stiefvater’s
writing, if you read and enjoyed ‘The Raven Boys,’ then be sure to include this
in your TBR pile.
This is such a great unisex series for
teens. I do recommend for teachers to make sure they have Stiefvater’s ‘Raven
Boys’ as well as ‘Scorpio Races’ on hand in the classroom library. And make
sure your school librarian orders it as well.
Happy Book Birthday Maggie Stiefvater! 'The Dream Thieves' is available as of today.
What’s
your favorite Stiefvater novel?
Comment
below and let’s talk about books.
Happy
Reading!
- The Hodgenator
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