A review by neldab_reads
The Lost Dreamer, by Lizz Huerta
2.0
From the outside looking in, I should love everything about this book. It’s set in culture that doesn’t receive a lot of mainstream recognition. There’s magical realism featuring the dreamscape which is one of my personal favorites that also doesn’t get enough recognition. There’s family drama, a hint of romance, and a coming to oneself. With that being said, I have also noticed that I’m aging out of certain young adult books.
I reached chapter 13 of 22, and I had no idea what was happening and no interest in finding out. It wasn’t because it’s a mystery; I just wasn’t following along. I’m not sure if it’s because of the storytelling method which I didn’t enjoy that much which was some jumping which had me a bit confused or if it was the actual story itself. I felt the story was a bit conflicted. It spends a lot of time with world building and back story to the point where it overran the story. I found myself not caring about the story, characters, or details as there was no connection.
I really tried with this one. I started on the book and then tried the audiobook. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me, and I primarily think it’s because of the age of the storytelling rather than the age of the characters. I really do look forward to future books as this author grows.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I reached chapter 13 of 22, and I had no idea what was happening and no interest in finding out. It wasn’t because it’s a mystery; I just wasn’t following along. I’m not sure if it’s because of the storytelling method which I didn’t enjoy that much which was some jumping which had me a bit confused or if it was the actual story itself. I felt the story was a bit conflicted. It spends a lot of time with world building and back story to the point where it overran the story. I found myself not caring about the story, characters, or details as there was no connection.
I really tried with this one. I started on the book and then tried the audiobook. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me, and I primarily think it’s because of the age of the storytelling rather than the age of the characters. I really do look forward to future books as this author grows.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.