plaidpladd's review
4.0
This was a fun time. The romance aspect felt weaker compared to the mystery plotline in this one, but I don't mind.
kathleenmcg's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jess_stewart71's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
readwithchey's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There was a little too much going on here with the mystery aspect for me to keep it all straight and I did get slightly confused, BUT I loved the romance element and the atmosphere so solid addition to the series.
kari_marie's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Maggie works for the famous advice columnist Aunt Cornelia. While her employer is out of contact on a trip Maggie finds out someone is trying to blackmail her. Maggie decides to stop this by hiring PI Sam Sage. These two are complete opposites, one reckless and the other cautious. Can these two solve the mystery with bodies dropping around them or will they be next?
Fun Quick read. Pun intended. If you have read a Quick, Krentz, Castle you can predict a lot that is going to happen in this book. There is a reason for this. Its enjoyable. I know if I pick this up I am going to enjoy it. Do you read the others in the series? Nope, I think this works as a standalone.
Four stars. I enjoyed the story, the plot moved and the couple was fun. Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and Amanda Quick for the free copy this was an honest review.
julieannhummingbird's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jen_baroness_mom's review
5.0
When She Dreams by Amanda Quick is gripping and had me spellbound from the first page.
Maggie is a writer, but to save her employer's reputation, she enlists the assistance of a private investigator and becomes his partner in the chase of a blackmailer. She is also what is called a lucid dreamer. These dreams could be nightmares or normal happy dreams, but Maggie has the ability to know that it is a dream and to change the outcome. Well, most of the time, it's a work in progress. Maggie is tenacious, intelligent, and not afraid of hard work. She is also not prone to hysterics.
Maggie is a fantastic character, and I like her a lot. She keeps Sam on his toes and notices things others don't seem to. I would most definitely want her on my side.
Sam is our private investigator. His past is brutal, but he seems to be doing much better in the present. Sam could be described as a by-the-book investigator who follows the facts, not instinct. Yet, he does have a bit of intuition, even if he doesn't like to admit it. At first, he is a true skeptic, but by the end, you can tell he believes, even if that belief is mostly in Maggie.
Aunt Cornelia writes the advice column, and someone is blackmailing her. She is out of the country, and since she is Maggie's employer, Maggie is on the case. Maggie gains Sam's assistance. The two of them head to Burning Cove but find more than a blackmailer and dream conference. The first evening, one of the guests is murdered. Sam and Maggie are on the scene and now have to figure out if it is related to the blackmailing. Of course, it could all be tied to a death a few years earlier or not.
We also get a scene with Raina and Luther. Maggie tries to help Luther deal with some things that are troubling him. It is fabulous when the old characters show up in the newer storylines.
I absolutely love this series. Ms. Quick's writing completely transports you to Burning Cove in the 1930s. I read this book in one evening and couldn't put it down. In fact, it has still been on my mind. My rating for When She Dreams by Amanda Quick is five stars. If I could get Goodreads to give out more stars, I would.
I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series. Please check them out if you haven't already.
Will Maggie and Sam figure out who the blackmailer and killer are before it is too late?
Maggie Long
Maggie is a writer, but to save her employer's reputation, she enlists the assistance of a private investigator and becomes his partner in the chase of a blackmailer. She is also what is called a lucid dreamer. These dreams could be nightmares or normal happy dreams, but Maggie has the ability to know that it is a dream and to change the outcome. Well, most of the time, it's a work in progress. Maggie is tenacious, intelligent, and not afraid of hard work. She is also not prone to hysterics.
Maggie is a fantastic character, and I like her a lot. She keeps Sam on his toes and notices things others don't seem to. I would most definitely want her on my side.
Sam Sage
Sam is our private investigator. His past is brutal, but he seems to be doing much better in the present. Sam could be described as a by-the-book investigator who follows the facts, not instinct. Yet, he does have a bit of intuition, even if he doesn't like to admit it. At first, he is a true skeptic, but by the end, you can tell he believes, even if that belief is mostly in Maggie.The Mystery
Aunt Cornelia writes the advice column, and someone is blackmailing her. She is out of the country, and since she is Maggie's employer, Maggie is on the case. Maggie gains Sam's assistance. The two of them head to Burning Cove but find more than a blackmailer and dream conference. The first evening, one of the guests is murdered. Sam and Maggie are on the scene and now have to figure out if it is related to the blackmailing. Of course, it could all be tied to a death a few years earlier or not.
We also get a scene with Raina and Luther. Maggie tries to help Luther deal with some things that are troubling him. It is fabulous when the old characters show up in the newer storylines.
Five Stars
I absolutely love this series. Ms. Quick's writing completely transports you to Burning Cove in the 1930s. I read this book in one evening and couldn't put it down. In fact, it has still been on my mind. My rating for When She Dreams by Amanda Quick is five stars. If I could get Goodreads to give out more stars, I would.
I highly recommend this book and the rest of the series. Please check them out if you haven't already.
The Burning Cove Series
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of When She Dreams by Amanda Quick.
Until the next time,
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
gawronma's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Not one of the best books in the series.