Love this book so much! From the first word, we are plunged straight into the action. This author really knows how to write fight scenes! The plot kept me guessing, and I loved discovering the Dream kingdoms. The world-building is just amazing! So imaginative and different from anything I've ever read.

I adore every single character; they are all so different! I especially love that the genius little sister has my name, but spells it differently, "Kaylie".
The main character, Archer, is a great hero! Brave and strong, but flawed and prideful. He makes mistakes and regrets them, learns his lesson, then makes mistakes again. A well-rounded character, and I loved seeing him taking care of his family.

The dynamic between Archer's friends and acquaintances both in Reality and in the Dream was really interesting. Do we like them? Do we trust them? Are they good people or bad? So much mystery with the relationships between people and how they fit into the overall plot. What secrets are they hiding? It was especially engaging to see them all grow and change and fall.

I wish there had been more resolution at the end. There were a lot of loose strings that I wanted to see wrapped up, but I guess I'll have to read the second book for that!

I was laughing and crying and gasping in surprise. I was sitting on the edge of my seat, all my nerves tense with suspense. I can't get enough of this author! I want to read all his books.