I was lucky enough to win a digital copy of this novel from a NYCC giveaway hosted by Fierce reads. This novel is equal parts fish out of water story, mystery, supernatural thriller. Eva, along with her half-sister Rhonda come to Madrona from New York after the passing of Eva's father. She instantly has a rough time fitting in, immediately feeling like an outsider. Contributing to the isolation she feels is the notion by many in her new community that she comes from a line if witches. Her aunt Miriam had passed under mysterious circumstances. When someone in the community goes into a comma, Eva is immediately suspected of having some involvement as she was the last person seen to have contacted that person. When additional individuals she comes into contact with go into commas, suspicions about her grow stronger within the community. Eva must uncover why so many individuals she has come into contact with are falling into commas. The pacing was excellent in this story. I found it engrossing, and the author did a good job of building the mystery. The resolution of the central mystery was believable and the ending was ultimately satisfying. I loved the exploration of dreams at the core of the novel. For example, there is a confrontation that takes place within a dream that was a lot of fun to read. I recommend this novel for its pacing, captivating story and well executed resolution to the central mystery.

An amazing story of dealing with guilt and grief. I loved the use of magic in a dream world. It added a layer of mysticism that totally added to the ambiance of the book. Loved the characters, setting, and development of the story. A solid book for teens who want a spooky-ish read, magic and witches, or small town setting.

A slow starter, but once it gets going...wow! A must read! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

Okay. I will admit: when I started this, I was a little hesitant. It started off slow and felt off in first few chapters but I'm glad I kept up with it.

This is a fairly quick read (at least to me) that I blew through once I got into the story. I will write a more detailed review once this is released but do know I did enjoy it.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the digital ARC!

This story of grief, regret, forgiveness and (of course) magic is a charming mystery with elements of emotional darkness. Though it lacked the excitement that could have pushed it toward 5 stars, it was very well written and entrancing throughout. I felt more attachment to some characters over others, but that's to be expected. I also felt like the finale trope of explaining everything in one scene was a tad long-winded, but I felt an emotional response from it al nevertheless. This is an author I will continue to read moving forward. Dream to Me is certainly recommended for teens and adults alike.

When moving into a mysterious new home left to her by an estraged family member, Eva Sylvan did not expect the cold reception from the town she got.. nor did she expect to find that the word Witch is spray painted across the home. Eva is still mourning the death of her father, with only her sister to look after her, they don’t have enough money to stay in the city, but when Eva inherits a family estate in the middle of nowhere from her late great aunt, they have no choice but to move. Yet the moment they get into the town they are met with instant hostility... just because of their last name. Nobody will talk about why the Sylvan name is revered with so much hostility and coldness but something strange is going on. It doesn’t help that Eva’s dreams are also being impacted... something dark is happening and when people start dropping left and right into comas... Eva thinks it might have something to do with her dreams. now she’ll have to unearth her family secrets and magic she never knew she had while confronting the guilt that has consumed her ever since her father died. A small town, dark dreams and shadows, and a family history filled with mystery, Eva has her work cut out for her if she wants to save the town and her sister before it’s too late and they all fall under a coma. This was a nice cozy spooky small town mystery read with a hint of magic. I think it’s a pretty nice read for a cold autumn day. The mystery was okay but I liked the way the town was described and how the small town atmosphere was. Eva is dealing with a lot of insecurity and guilt, she’s not in the best head space but she is trying to adjust to her new situation and you can relate to how much it is taking her to process everything. Overall, it was a easy nice read.

*Thanks Netgalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Feiwel & Friends for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Megan Paasch's debut is a master class in strong, character-driven stories. I really thought the set up and premise of the novel were excellent, while the characters themselves were well-developed and had satisfying arcs.

That said, the build up is in this novel is quite slow, which wound up bothering me. While the stakes rose satisfyingly, it felt like the characters weren't doing enough to figure out why the stakes were rising until well after the mid-point, when I was already beginning to speed read to see how things would resolve. I feel like not enough was going on in this book to keep me interested in the plot, character arcs and themes aside, and for a book that's nearly 400 pages that indicates to me that it was too long for the story it contained. The main character asked the same question too frequently (why is this happening?) and would get the run around too many times.

This book will appeal to people more interested in character-driven stories, who are looking for a quiet story with themes around guilt, grief, and trauma.

Megan Paasch has hit a home run with her imaginative debut novel! Full of everything I want from a YA contemporary, the addition of magical gifts to the storyline, mysterious characters, and a lesson in forgiveness, "Dream to Me" is a book I won't soon forget. It had me hooked from the very beginning and did not let go. I look forward to reading more of this creative author's work in the future.
I want to thank Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and Netgalley for the chance to read this incredible tale before its January 31, 2023.

I LOVED this book. Absolutely loved it. Dreams are such an interesting topic, especially since very little is known about them, The author exacerbates this phenomenon in the very best way when they spill into real life, and cause trouble with disconcerting reality from imagination. Ms. Paasch has a beautiful way with words, and a haunting way of using them. Highly recommended novel, and I can't wait to spread the word on this one. Full review coming soon on GoodReads, Amazon and IG. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review this ARC.

Megan Paasch's Dream to Me was a haunting, lyrical story about two sisters who move cross-country to the their families estate, inherited from their great-aunt.

Eva isn't thrilled by this move at all especially after the sudden death of her beloved father. And she's even more unsettled when she sees the message graffitied on the door of their new home; "Witch is Dead'.

But things get even weirder and creepier when Eva dreams about a gas station employee, who the next day ends up in a coma. Eva wonders if it's just coincidence until it happens again. And again.

Soon Eva is haunted by her dreams and is in desperate search to answers of why her dreams are so dangerous and sinister. Eva will have to dig deep to uncover the reason in order to save the town.

Overall, I loved the creepy setup of this book. I felt like it fed into the story perfectly and helped set the tone for how the rest of the story was going to unfold. This was a fun read with lots hidden messages and meanings related to family traumas, grief and new love.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Company and Feiwel & Friends for providing me a ARC in for an honest review. All the opinions expressed in this review are purely my own and not affiliated with any brand.

This was one heck of a debut!! Megan Paasch really came out of the gates swinging. I was hooked from the very beginning. The imagery that Megan Paasch uses was so compelling that I could feel every emotion and clearly picture every scene. I'm not much for mystery/thriller books but I am so glad I decided to give this one a try!

Dream to Me blurs the lines between reality and the fantastic, between dreams and life. Paasch's writing was quite lovely and lyrical in its own right, the cadence of it equally dreamy.

While I really enjoyed the creepy setup and premise, I felt as though the ending really bludgeoned readers over the head with the themes. Perhaps the author wanted to ensure that readers understood the message of guilt and trauma, but I felt as though, as a reader, I wasn't trusted to pick up the pieces she laid down and run with them/understand the themes. I realize that as an adult reading YA, this might absolutely be a "me" issue, but I will say that it soured an otherwise absorbing and excellent novel. My advice (because Paasch and/or the editors will absolutely read this...hah) is to trust your audience. They'll get it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the ebook ARC. All opinions are mine alone.

This was a really fun read! Two sisters move into town, one inherits a house graffitied with “witch is dead” spray painted on the door. The town is not warm to their arrival but slowly begins to reveal its secrets. Eva begins to understand the power behind her dreams, and that is where things give off a Twin Peaks vibe. I enjoyed the way Eva dealt with grief and how she grew with that. I think that is important for teen readers to read/process .