Review: Very entertaining beginning to the series.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2013
3.5 StarsIn the modern day, Stella is an average girl. She doesn't stand out in a crowd, she simply blends in. She is smart, but has been lonely since the death of her mother and really doesn't have friends. Her step father has moved on so she feels isolated, and doesn't really care about her world. I really felt sorry for her as she is alone and doesn't have much to live for. But her last class before the incident has given her a bit of hope as they ventured into the past to learn about the town of Jarvos history.Dreamer is intense in the beginning as Stella and her professor find themselves in an unpredictable situation. They become victims in a botched robbery and Stella wakes up thousands of years in the past, in a new body and making herself a new life, which she is beginning to accept. She meets Harry, who is the leader of Jarvo and has been searching for love. After Stella meets Harry she realises there is more to life and she begins to regain hope.In the present day, her professor, also named Harry, is spending as much time as possible sitting by Stella's bedside, eagerly waiting her return. Even though he hasn't known Stella outside of class, he can't help but be protective of her. Harry is a chubby man and has his sights set on Stella. He wants to know more about her when she awakens. I think he has a kind heart and has not been able to find anyone to be in a relationship with, but there is something about Stella that he likes.I found this story to be very entertaining as we learn some detailed history about Jarvo. The medical issues that are explained throughout the story are very descriptive as the characters sustained injuries early on in the book. I liked how the story unfolded even though it was left wide open for book 2. Stella was a person who floated along in life in the beginning, but by the end she had courage and purpose. I look forward to the conclusion to this story and to see which Harry Stella may choose!I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.