A review by tokiberry
DallerGut Dream Department Store by Mi-Ye Lee 이미예

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Dallergut Dream Department Store
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₊˚⊹ ❝ To accept your life as it is and be grateful. It’s easier said than done. But if you can do it, I believe you’ll realize that happiness is just around the corner. ❞

We follow Penny as she is hired to work at the famous Dallergut Dream Department Store, which sells a variety of dreams to dreamers who visit the store in their sleep.

What a whimsical and light read! Also, have you seen this cover? It’s stunning! The book takes a fun approach to dreams and dreamers, exploring the idea of being able to choose the type of dream they would like to experience, and how it can affect their emotions when they wake up. I honestly loved how there’s an awards ceremony, which is equivalent to the Academy Awards or Oscars for Dreams.

There is a lack of plot since we just follow Penny at work, but I don’t hate it. It feels like I’m watching an animated series. The vibes are on point and definitely charming in its own way. If you need something lighthearted, fun, and fast-paced, then I recommend this lovely book.

⊹₊⋆ ❝ Inspiration is a convenient word. It suggests that grand ideas might come out of nowhere, emerging across a blank slate. But in fact, a great idea hinges on how much time you spend agonizing over it, and that’s what makes all the difference: whether you spent enough time searching for the answer or not. ❞ ⊹₊⋆

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⟡ post-read: ate this up! what a cute and comforting book ♡

⟡ pre-read: the pretty cover sold me