A review by drewmacmacmac
Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dreamer’s Pool pleasantly surprised me. What I had expected to be a cozy, mostly atmospheric fantasy novel turned out to be a gratifying mystery and exploration of healing from traumatic experiences. Each of the three POVs offered a unique and engaging voice, while the plot, though a little unbalanced towards the back end, kept me captivated as the narrative unfolded. On that note, however, I felt that the uneven pacing, as well as the just-okay prose, was the book’s biggest weakness. That all said, though, I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to readers who want a fun mystery and like fantasy that leans into historical folklore.