This is pretty much a cosy spiritual fantasy with mystery elements in a fall/Halloween setting. It is labelled as YA fantasy however, we’re not sure how old Hannah is in the story (unless I’ve missed this information).

The story was appealing but the execution was way below my expectations.

The first chapter is intriguing and hooks you into the story with the disappearance of Hannah’s aunt. But after that the slow pace of the story almost made me want to DNF and I probably should’ve. 40% into it, I had to listen in x2 speed to make it to the end.

This mystery didn’t have any hurdles, the main protagonist was resolving literally everything easily by herself.

There’s no character development. The few things that we know about Hannah, is that she lives with a roommate, has lost her job as a pianist and is worried about how she will pay the bills but after chapter 4-5 it’s never brought up again. She has lost her parents in an accident, but I felt no emotion in her words or actions.

I really liked the spiritual references and elements about dreams and their meaning but it could’ve been explored more and on a deeper level.

Bonus points for the titled chapters.

The storyline i loved, however it became more disjointed as the story progressed instead of a gradual progression. The characters are well rounded an dthe descriptive essence is good but i feel this is more a fantasy cosy than a full book

This was such a quick cozy autumn listen! I loved listening to the audiobook when working / doing chores. The narrator was incredible!
If you are looking for high stakes this book is not for you. It's a cozy fast 'mystery'.
I do think the story could have been developed way more, since there was enough potential! Everything gets solved quite easily and the FMC seemingly already has all the answers. The one point I really did not like was how when ever there was a physical confrontation, the FMC just froze up and basically became a useless bystander.
That being said I did enjoy listening to the book. I don't think i'll come back for more.

Thank you NetGalley for the ALC!

This was an easy listen that I finished in one day. It’s perfect for a fall/October read based on the setting of the book. The categories listed for this book included YA but I would even recommend this book to a middle grade reader. It’s an easy to follow mystery in a cozy pre-Halloween setting.

I listened to an audiobook ALC provided via NetGalley.

So I have tasks to do today and needed something to listen to so I perused the “listen now” in NetGalley and saw this book which came out on the first of October 2024z I had past it by in the past because while pretty the cover didn’t draw me in enough to read the description.

Once I actually read it I realized this was exactly a theme I love to read. So it’s unfortunate that the cover doesn’t match the book. There is a disconnect. Anyway I am thankful to have gotten the ALC for free from Netgalley and the author so I can leave my voluntary review.

In the first 30 minutes of listening to the narrator and her lovely voice (although very slow which doesn’t match the feeling of th story) I was thinking that this was a gem found and needed more focus as it drew me in quickly!

Unfortunately that’s not how it ended up but the book has so much potential. The plot is fun and d interesting with talking of portals and people trapped by dreams however the execution needs work.

Now that being said, I enjoyed the story! So it’s worth a. Read especially since it’s short and if you listen to it on 2x speed you can finish it very quickly. Even at regular speed it’s only 5.5 hours long.

On the other hand that short read time is because the story is very thin. While it is an adult protagonist it reads like a YA book. Actually with some changes and making Hannah the FMC an older teen the book along with fleshing out the story more, it would make a great YA book.

I hope the author takes some time to revisit the story and take another stab on it as it has so much potential to be a great book.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars and I rarely round up.

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

This book is the epitome of a witchy read, perfect for anyone looking to cozy up with a cup of tea and enjoy a fall escape. The pacing is well-balanced, blending elements of mystery with a deep sense of self-discovery. The key iconography woven throughout adds layers of intrigue and symbolism, making it a satisfying thread in the story.

Hannah, the main character, truly shines as she embarks on her journey of learning to trust her intuition and embrace her identity as a witch. Her growth felt personal to me, reminding me of my own journey in trusting myself and connecting with ancestral wisdom. There are so many moments of magic and self-realization that really stand out.

While the ending didn’t quite live up to the rest of the story’s build-up, it doesn’t detract too much from the overall experience. I’d recommend this book to anyone seeking a magical, reflective read with a side of mystery. It’s a perfect companion for autumn evenings.

Dream Haunters by Megan Mary


Hannah Skye, a gifted pianist, unexpectedly looses her job. As she is trying to make sense of this, she receives a phone call from a detective telling her that her estranged aunt is missing. Hannah does not know much about her aunt, since her father never spoke of her or the place where he grew up, Maple Hollow. Shortly after the phone call, Hannah receives a letter from her estranged aunt, with a one way ticket to Maple Hollow. With no where else to go, Hannah boards the plane to help find her aunt.

While on the island, Hannah starts to learn about her aunt from the butler and townsfolk. But more importantly, she starts to learn about herself.


I really wanted to like this book. I was wanting a halloween vibe of a book and this book disappointed. Well, I can’t actually say that completely because the beginning was so boring and long, by chapter 12 the only action was the aunt coming up missing and the plane flight. I restarted the audio book 4 times. But finally threw my hands up in surrender, it wasn’t getting better.

I also did not like the voice actor. Hannah lives in the United States. Maple Hollow is in New England area of the United States so why is the voice actor British and older than the 20 something Hannah? This was my first reason I restarted the book because I thought I had zoned out and missed where we went to England.

This book was not my cup of tea. But others seemed to like it so read other reviews.

Thank you Netgalley for a audio book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed listening to the autumnal atmosphere but other than that it's not very good. I didn't like Hannah's character, she's like a puppet in the story. The narrator just basically tells you everything which makes it boring. It could have been done without the main character at all.

A very enjoyable book. I enjoyed the uses of cats and believing in one’s self to achieve outcomes. I recommend this book for others who enjoy a witchy read. The story was well written and had a beautiful energy to it. I look forward to book two in the series.

The Dream Haunters was a lovely autumnal, cosy read. . I listened to this book and loved the narrators voice, she read the book so well, making each character come alive.

Hannah goes on a journey to Maple Hollow after the news that her Aunt Jewelia has gone missing. At Maple Hollow Hannah is on a journey to find her Aunt and free her before the end of Halloween night. She has the help of local villagers and Midnight, a talking cat. There’s a magical pumpkin patch too!

I loved how the story has a deep message about life, I could connect to it so much. I related to the main character Hannah, her life, how she has always felt different in the world. Having a chronic illness and having had a spiritual awakening myself, I found this book so healing and soothing. I enjoyed hearing about the author, Megan Mary, at the end of the book.

I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the second book in the series. I hope in the next book there may be a little more character development, I’d love to learn more about them.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author, Megan Mary, for the eARC copy of this book.

This was the first audiobook I ever read. And I am just not a fan of it. I couldn't follow along well, no matter what speed it was set at. I will say if this was a physical book I probably would have liked it better.

The Dream Haunters was a cozy fall read about Hannah Skye who goes on a journey to Maple Hollow after news that an aunt has gone missing. Maple Hollow is where dreams meet reality in a magical quest filled with shapeshifters, ancient legacies, and the thin veil between worlds.

If you are a fan of The Good Witch or Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, you will enjoy The Dream Haunters by Megan Mary.

The story sticks with Hannah and her aunt in Maple Hollow. There is no love interest or romance. It is YA appropriate, if not YA leaning.

Overall, a cozy, quick read for pumpkin season.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was my latest listen while walking the dog. I don’t love the narrator, she sounded too old for the young FMC and her voice never seemed to capture the importance and urgency of the situations. The story itself wasn’t bad for a cozy mystery. It just felt like everything lined up so perfectly and she magically, literally, had all the answers. I like some trials and shortcoming. Maybe it’s just me?

I was hoping this book would be a fun autumn read, however I just didn’t like the writing and I found the story a bit cheesy

The book had a cozy Halloween paranormal mystery theme that was an easy listen. I felt that it was slow moving and drug on. I would not have finished it if I was reading it on my own. It has all you want in a Halloween themed book including pumpkins that are used in ways that I will not disclose to avoid spoilers. I personally liked the main story, but it did not make me want to come back for more.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator is great. If I had read this in the physical I think I might not have finished it.
The first half was great and very Halloweeny. It had that whole small town cozy vibe going on like Practical Magic and Hocus Pocus. There are pumpkin patches, hidden keys and familiars that talk to Hannah which made it enjoyable. I was excited to see what Hannah's adventure was going to be and what she discovered about her lineage but then it just got weird. It got too complex for what it was and went off on a tangent about the dreams which was a theme not well introduced to begin with. The author could have just kept it simple in the first book of the series with the discovery of her new lineage and Aunt. I gave it 3 stars because I completed it.

Summary

The story is about a girl named Hannah who gets a ticket from her aunt with whom she has not been in touch for ages. Her financial struggles convince her to visit Maple Hollow where she has to search for her aunt who has Disappeared and nobody knows where. The journey forms the crux of the story

My take:

The title is quite intriguing which coaxed me into picking this book. I like to thank the publisher for giving me an ARC for reading and reviewing through netgalley. The views expressed in the review are my own and I have not been paid for this. The title is quite different from anyone you would come across and the same is aligned to the story. After reading this book you can’t think of any other apt title.

The story is medium paced, not very fast but not too slow either. Story does seem stagnant at few places. Characterization is good and believable. While listening to the audio version the characters come to life. The descriptions are apt and doesn’t reveal too much leaving some room for the readers to picturize the story as per their imagination.

The book is not a regular story but about various dreams that one has and what it can mean to them. A concept that has rarely been explored. Any person who dreams a lot would definitely like this book. The author herself is a dream analyst, intuitive, and mystic which is quite interesting. I would definitely visit her website for more insights into the mystical dream world.

A light read for people who like to read about mystical topics.

Was not a fan of this book. I wanted to love it, as the description made me very excited to read it, but the actual book was not for me. I couldn’t bring myself to finish it.

This is a lovely audio book. The narrator has a very nice voice which makes it a joy to listen too, and is very good at distinguishing between the different characters. I was always aware of who is talking and enjoyed the different accents. For me personaly the speed was a bit slow, but that's what the speed up button is for.

The book itself is a cozy magical mystery that I enjoyed very much. A perfect book for autumn. However, I do not think this should be categorised as New Adult. Even if the main character is already working and done with her education, she behaves younger than she is. From the pacing and simplicity of the storyline I would market this as Young Adult.

Overall great read!

The Dream Haunters by Megan Mary was, unfortunately, not a book that resonated with me. I gave it 2 out of 5 stars, and honestly, I don’t think I was the ideal audience for this story. Even though I tried to approach it with an open mind, hoping that I would find something that would draw me in, I ultimately found it a bit too peculiar for my taste.

The concept and premise had potential, but the execution left me feeling disconnected. The narrative style was perhaps too unconventional, making it difficult for me to engage with the plot or characters. It felt as though I was constantly waiting for a turning point that never quite came. While I can appreciate unique storytelling approaches, this one didn’t land for me. There were moments where the strangeness of the plot overshadowed the emotional depth that I usually look for in a story, making it hard to invest in what was happening.

I can understand that for readers who enjoy more experimental or abstract narratives, this book might offer something intriguing, but for me, it missed the mark. That said, I wouldn’t discourage others from giving it a try—it just wasn’t my cup of tea. Sometimes, it’s all about finding the right match between book and reader, and this one wasn’t for me.