Reading Maggie Stiefvater's writing is akin to dreaming. Maybe I just tend to live and breathe in the books I read and this book is indeed about dreams, but that's what this book felt like. A dream. Every element of a dream,
too. From the enchanting visuals to the nightmarish monsters. With
her hypnotic words and her magical story, Stiefvater kept me engrossed
and spellbound throughout the entire sequel. She was able to transport
me to a world I had never before seen but could clearly imagine through
her expert storytelling. I just love how perfectly she words
everything. A touch wasn't just a touch it "was a whisper in a language
she didn't speak very well." So beautiful!
I
loved that this book centered around Ronan who is so interesting and
dynamic. I was riveted with having a closer look into his thoughts and
emotions because he has so much substance under the tip of his iceberg.
His character growth was stunning to witness. Actually, all of the
characters develop wonderfully. Gansey, Adam, Blue, and Noah. I saw
sides of them that I was happy to discover they had. Some surprising,
and some I was hoping to find. And the new character to come into
Henrietta was just as interesting as the story. The Gray Man was
difficult to understand, but intriguing to follow and I enjoyed
discovering what kind of person he was.
If
there's one thing this sequel was about, it's secrets. Everyone has
them and many of them come out in this sequel. "Sometimes, some rare
times, a secret stays undiscovered because it is something too big for
the mind to hold. It is too strange, too vast, too terrifying to
contemplate." The secrets uncovered in this book were both amazing and
terrifying to discover. Some of them were relieving and some were a
complete shock. But I treasured every discovery because I loved getting
to know these characters more intimately. I'm certain there are a lot
more secrets left to be revealed and I can't wait to read them in the
next installments. Loved!
Review by Mary Munar
P.S.
a conversation between my friend, my brother, and myself:
<my friend begins to ask me what book I am reading and I answer describing "The Dream Thieves" and the premise revolving around Ronan.>
friend: Is there a love story?
brother: Of course, there's a love story. She doesn't read books without romance.
friend: Haha! Is there a love story?
me: Duh! Of course, there's a love story!
<I continue to describe Blue and the prophecy of her true love.>
friend: Oh! That's sounds pretty interesting!
<brother nods approvingly>
conclusion: Romance makes books more interesting!