I always look forward to Nicholas Sparks' new books and his latest, Dreamland, did not disappoint. Being from North Carolina, I enjoy that his books are usually based in NC. This latest novel by Sparks is a quick read. It does deal with some heavy topics (death and mental illness) so it is not to be considered a fun, beachy read. However, it is a good book that flows nicely and handles the hard topics well. The characters are a bit on the youngish side (21 and 25), so it actually feels more like a young adult novel. The romance scenes are handled tastefully. Fans of Nicholas Sparks will honestly love this one. Just be warned it will grab you and you won't be able to put it down.

Typical Nicholas Sparks.....no!
I enjoyed the book but was really surprised on how the characters were involved with each other.
Colby and Morgan definitely had chemistry and I enjoyed their story. Then there was Beverly...interesting.
I would not want to spoil the book but I will be recommending it to the patrons at our library.

I enjoyed Dreamland right up until the epilogue! It was a wonderfully complex read and then it was tied up in a neat little bow. I get that it is fiction, but to have the story with such a pat ending was disappointing!

I have a love- hate relationship with Nicholas Sparks. Yes, he's the king of romantic writing but sometimes it's all too perfect. Dreamland is a fantastic example of Sparks' gifts. I couldn't put it down. I was so confused about how the two storylines were going to intersect and I just had to know what would happy next, especially with Beverly. Intriguing and, again, would make a fabulous transition to the screen.

Let me start off by saying this was a great book! I was a bit confused when Beverly enters the picture. And of course what I imagined happens to her was waayyy off base. The ending was so unexpect that it was difficult to put the story down as I was nearing he end. And of course afer everything that happens and everything that Caleb deals with, there is still a a happy ending.