Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Review: Dreamology

Dreamology by Lucy Keating
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: April 12th, 2016
Source: Edelweiss
Date Read: 3/13/16
336 pages
Rating: 1/2


For as long as Alice can remember, she has dreamed of Max. Together they have traveled the world and fallen deliriously, hopelessly in love. Max is the boy of her dreams—and only her dreams. Because he doesn’t exist.

But when Alice walks into class on her first day at a new school, there he is. It turns out, though, that Real Max is nothing like Dream Max, and getting to know each other in reality isn’t as perfect as Alice always hoped.

When their dreams start to bleed dangerously into their waking hours, the pair realize that they might have to put an end to a lifetime of dreaming about each other. But when you fall in love in your dreams, can reality ever be enough?

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Quotes taken from ARC may or may not be in the published edition.

It's been about a month since I finished Dreamology, and to be honest, I'm a little conflicted. As a brain person, I very much enjoyed reading about sleep, dreams, and the like. Yet on the other hand, I felt like I was reading just to read this. But you know, who would want to pass up on reviewing this? Look at all the puns I can make!

Alice has dreamed of Max all of her life, he's literally her dream boy. And that is pretty much all she can think about, except the fact is, he isn't real. Until she transfers to a private school in Boston, and finds out that yes, he DOES exist. Surprise! But is he the REAL Max? Or our all of their memories only in her dreams?


Much of the novel focuses on the meeting of Alice and Max, and how their lives are transformed once they meet each other. You would think that once they realize that dreams can come true, they'll run off together. But that doesn't end up being the case. Max already has his life all lined up. He already has a girlfriend, other friends, and obsessing over a nonexistent girl did nothing for him. Unfortunately, he can't avoid the Real Alice since the two of them have a bigger problem. Dreams are seeping into their reality, and they must become unattached to each other before it gets worse.

You see, this book was really interesting. I like dreams. I don't remember them often, which sucks. It would be pretty nice to have a recurring dream boy for myself. One that I can remember.

Also, BOSTON. Not the best representation of Boston. I mean, all that's really described is Beacon Hill. Alice's place is accurately described, at least I can say that for certain seeing as I stayed in one of those 4-story narrow houses on Beacon Hill a couple years ago. Lots of stairs.

And uh. Max. He is very flippy floppy with his decisions on whether he should be with Alice or not. I don't know about you, but if MY dream-mate was RIGHT THERE in the flesh, I would just go for it. It's literally what both Alice and Max have been dreaming about for years.


I didn't mind reading Dreamology, though there will definitely be more memorable books out there. It also reminds me of this other book I only have heard of, called Dream Boy. I have NO IDEA whether it is similar at all, but it came up immediately after I read the synopsis.

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I've had my eye on this book for the longest time now and it's sad that you didn't enjoy it as much as you hoped to. I would totally go for my dream boy too, though, so I agree with you on that -HAHA!

Thanks for the honest review :)
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1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Hahahahahah you're welcome! I did enjoy reading it, but then after thinking for awhile, it just wasn't as fantastic as I wanted it to be unfortunately. BUT YES TO THE DREAM BOY :)
I just finished this one last week. I really enjoyed but I think it was one I enjoyed more while reading it than when I was done and looking back if that makes any sense. Anyway I loved the whole dream/ dreams bleeding into reality stuff. Great review!
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1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
No that was EXACTLY what I thought!!! Like I didn't mind reading it at all, but then in the end it wasn't as memorable as I wanted it to be! Thank you Grace!
I find the concept of dreams really fascinating as well because I have really vivid ones, so I'm glad it delves into dreams seeping into reality into this one. What a fascinating concept! Lovely review Val.
1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Thank you Jeann! That was an interesting turn for this book and it's what made me enjoy it more.
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Jazmen Greene · 478 weeks ago

This book was pretty meh for me. A lot of back and forth with the love interest and too much nothing going on. Nice review, Val!
1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Yeah the back and forth aggravated me so much. Why couldn't they (or Max in this case) just stick to one decision? Thank you Jazmen!
Oh yes. I can relate. I've been reading way too many books like these lately. I feel like the trip to Confusion Corner will be a short one with this book, to be honest.
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1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Yeah these books are okay, but I would really like to read something that sticks with me forever. Hahahha Confusion Corner :)
I felt the same! I barely remember my dreams, too. I remember mine for a second & then am like: (?) Yeah, I totally agree. Max was very flippy-floppy. I didn't get his deal. He made things unnecessarily complicated. Sweet review, Val!
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1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Thanks Peach! I remember parts of mine and then everything else is a blur. But I totally know when I'm having a dream or not! (sometimes, maybe).
I thought the concept for this book was so cute! I really enjoyed all the hilarious moments and the quirkiness of the characters. Some things weren't really explained well, but I loved all the fun dreams. Great review!

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1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
Thanks Rachel! I really liked all the characters, and especially the dreams. They were so random, but in a realistic way (can't believe I'm saying this haha) in that that's really how dreams are! They're random!
Nice post.

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