C.S. Friedman’s novels for adults are always exceptional.  I have less experience with her novels for young adults.  Dreamweaver is written with a young adult target audience in mind.  The plot and writing are more straightforward, less complex but still enjoyable for adult readers.  The third novel of the Dreamwalker Chronicles brings the series to its conclusion.

Jessica’s dreams and those of her mother and brother are plagued by the reapers.  It seems only a matter of time before they are killed.  The Shadowlord Virillian is calling for an active hunt for Dreamwalkers throughout the realms.  Jessica and her family's survival hinges on her discovery of Dreamwalker lore hidden in the ever-changing tower.  The path leads her back to Terra Prime.  Old allies await, but to find her goal they must first travel into the badlands - from which no traveler has returned.

Although I prefer her fantasies written for adults, Dreamweaver is an excellent piece of young adult fiction.  The plot is well conceived, and the novel isn’t sappy or melodramatic. Romantic angst has no place.  Like all of Friedman’s novels - the story is what is important.

5 / 5

I highly recommend Dreamweaver to young adults looking for an excellent fantasy as opposed to an angsty romantic fantasy.

I received a copy of Dreamweaver from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review

--Crittermom