Justine's Thoughts: Fade by Lisa McMann

Fade (Dreamcatcher #2)
By Lisa McMann

Source: Library
Pages: 248

Rating:

4/5

A quote:

They have an unusual relationship.
And when things are good, it's magic.

Any thoughts (No major spoilers) :

Lisa McMann has a creative style that is able to suck me into the story. It captivates and enthrals me and I can never get sick of it. The shortness of sentences, the simplicity of the writing, the realness of the dialogue, the burst of emotions, -- they’re just a few aspects of what makes this a brilliant novel (and series).

I’m extremely glad that Janie and Cabel’s relationship is further developed. They explore things they’ve never explored before, they fight about things they’ve never fought before, they say things they’ve never said before. And all of that equals a deep, sexy romance. A perfect balance in a paranormal novel.

The plot is not light and fluffy, but serious and dangerous. There are, however, some memorable, funny moments that occur involving Janie, Cabel and Captain. They have sarcastic voices, which make them so easy to love.

But what saddens me is that the next instalment, Gone, is the final one. Although I read Lisa McMann’s books fairly quickly (quicker than most books), I would have to remind myself to read gradually and savour every bit. For the meantime, I’ll be waiting anxiously until I get my hands on it.

Justine's Thoughts: Wake by Lisa McMann

Wake (Wake #1)
By Lisa McMann

Source: Library
Pages: 209
Book Description:

For seventeen-year-old Janie, getting sucked into other people’s dreams is getting old. Especially the falling dreams, the naked-but-nobody-notices dreams, and the sex-crazed dreams. Janie’s seen enough fantasy booty to last her a lifetime.

She can’t tell anybody about what she does -- they’d never believe her, or worse, they’d think she’s a freak. So Janie lives on the fringe, cursed with an ability she doesn’t want and can’t control.

Then she falls into a gruesome nightmare, one that chills her to the bone. For the first time, Janie is more than a witness to someone else’s twisted psyche. She is a participant. . . .

A quote:

Dreams aren’t memories.

Any thoughts:

Wake certainly captured my interest with its plot about dreams, especially with a character like Janie who has the ability to be in other people’s dreams. Although it does sound pretty cool to know what other people dream of, to Janie, it’s the worst possible thing.

The concept is easy to understand. Lisa McMann writes in third person narration with simplicity and a touch of poetic voice. The sentences are fairly short, almost lyrical. A technique like this carries an eerie atmosphere and makes the plot flow easily. It was fascinatingly quick to read.

And there’s the romance part, which I really loved. But Janie’s love interest has secrets of his own. I cannot reveal more, unfortunately.

Lisa McMann can tell a thrilling, haunting story that is sure to keep you in mystery and out of your seat to go and get the next instalment, Fade. Yes, that’s exactly what I’m doing!