I unfortunately didn't get to read/review this book, as I was hospitalized for the Spring of 2023. Cleaning it up now to remove it from my feedback loop. I apologize for the lack of review!

5/5 stars!!! This book has to be my all time favorite book by Nicholas Sparks! Put this on your TBR asap!!

I love a good Nicholas Sparks story and this one was great weaving the two stories together. Nicholas Sparks does a great job of giving you just enough information and then hits you with a curve ball.

I love books by Nicholas Sparks. They never disappoint and are always tear jearkers. This book is the same. Although the book is told as if it is two separate books with two different storylines, at the end it was exciting to see how they both came together. This is a must read for fans of sparks!

I am a huge Nicholas Sparks fan from the first book I read "message in a bottle" many years ago. I loved his books and got my daughter hooked on the books and movies.and the North Carolina coast. I didn't cry at the end of this book like most of the others. It just didn't have tge same feel. I can honestly say I still liked it and I will still be a fan forever. Just hoping for more next time. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. Thus is my honest opinion.

Nice book when I needed a brain break. Wonderful way to spend a weekend curled up and enjoying a happy story. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC of this book.

Nicholas Sparks has such a beautiful way of painting the lives of his characters. The humanity, love, and overall well written book.

A bit of a mixed bag. It felt very unoriginal with stereotypical and a forced ending. That being said, if you go into it expecting a Hallmark movie experience then you'll think it was very well done.

Posting review a bit late due to some personal circumstances, but absolutely thrilled to have been granted this ARC. This book did exactly what it needed to do and fits in soundly with the rest of the Nicholas Sparks cannon as far as emotional depth and a great plot. So easy to read and immerse yourself in!

"Dreamland" by Nicholas Sparks is a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Set in the small town of Oriental, North Carolina, the story follows the life of Caitlin O'Conner, who struggles to find her identity and navigate the challenges of adolescence after her sister runs away from home.
Sparks' storytelling prowess shines through the emotional depth of the characters and the poignant exploration of themes such as family dynamics, self-discovery, and the impact of unforeseen circumstances on one's life. The author's vivid descriptions and compelling narrative make "Dreamland" a truly immersive and thought-provoking read.

I usually love, and I mean love, Nicholas Sparks. All of his older books were what made me fall in love with the genre. But this just wasn’t his old books. I didn’t cry, and that is what marks a good romance for me

Holy cow was I honored to receive an advance copy of a Nicholas Sparks book as I have been a HUGE fan for as long as I can remember. It took me a second to get into the choppier nature of the story telling in this book as it jumps between perspectives. I liked the book, though it is not my favorite from Sparks. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book and am so thankful to have an early copy! You'll love it, i mean who doesn't love Nicholas Sparks?~ Thank you so much to netgalley for this advanced readers copy!

Nicholas Sparks - what can I say. Another one of his books that I just couldn't put down. I highly recommend this book!

I didn't find the story to be interesting enough to keep reading, so I DNFed the book at like 20%. This is really sad for me because I usually love Nicholas Sparks books. I guess this one just wasn't for me.

Nicholas Sparks helped grow my love of reading when I was a teenager. Most of his older stuff is some of my faves. Unfortunately this book didn't hit the mark for me. The connection between the main characters just didn't seem to be there and the story overall felt disjointed. I look forward to reading more books by the author.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Nicholas Sparks as a teenager but haven't read any books from him in years. This book felt disjointed to me. The connection between Colby and Morgan felt weak, and though I thought the Beverly parts were interesting, the book itself felt choppy. I figured out part of what was going on, and I thought the story overall had some strong elements, but it just didn't go well together.

I love all Nicholas Sparks, even when I don't want to. This was another great story, a little different than others, but still gave you all the feels of a great Sparks novel.

Another wonderful book by Nicholas Sparks. It was a bit slow at the beginning but as I got into it the characters and storyline are intriguing enough to keep me interested.
Told through two points of views. First we meet Colby who is jumping quickly in a relationship with Morgan. They just met while on vacation in Florida and it seems to be a bit unrealistic but I still was rooting for them to find a way to get together. Then we meet Beverly who is trying to escape an abusive relationship with her young son. She is so desperate to keep her son safe and goes through some suspenseful moments that made me very concerned about her and her son's well-being.
These two points of view come together in a heartbreaking way that definitely reminded me it was a Nicholas Sparks novel. The way they were brought together was flawless and believable.
Though not my favorite book by the author I did end up enjoying it and give it 3.75 stars rounded up to 4.

A new favorite by Nicholas Sparks. The setting and multiple storylines were woven together flawlessly.