Not his best book but acceptable. I had to force myself to keep reading. Many thanks to publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

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Here goes~Dreamland
Genre~ Chick Lit Fiction
Series~ No
Love triangle~ No
Cheating~ No
HEA~ Maybe?
Would I read more by this author~ Yes
Rating~ 3 stars

Dreamland is just what U'd Xpect to come out of Nicholas Sparks. An emotional roller~coaster however loopty or enthralling is completely irrelevant.

Story is about 2 siblings lives upbringing in their small town where they have a family farm.
Sparks tells this story from each of the siblings' perspectives.

Beverly is the older sister and Colby is the brother who during his High school years was a member of a band.
However ~ as the time passes farm life bcomes more demanding and forces Colby to reprioritize his decisions.
I found these characters somewhat relatable and I personally found it hard to connect to any of their stories.
There is however love and heartache and a sweet little twist in the midst that makes the read completely worth it!
All in all~Bravo!

I really liked this book.
It’s a little different than his normal books.
It had mystery, love, and family drama.
I liked the happy ending. The characters were really well rounded and I liked that as well

This one missed the mark for me. I liked the story and I typically love Nicholas' novels but I just felt like I forced myself to finish this one.

Dreamland was such an easy, cozy read and he has a way to gut you with his books. As with all of his books, this one is emotional and pulls at the heart strings. It has two separate seeming stories each written to connect the reader and keep you engaged. It isn't until the end that the stories overlap, leaving the reader fulfilled.

I enjoyed this love story... even if at times it would seem to be a bit unbelievable. The meeting between the characters as the story intersects. But I enjoyed the relationship that builds between the two and blossoms and then... separate..

I haven't read a Nicholas Sparks book in a long time, but I'm so glad I read this one. It was such an easy, cozy read and he has a way to gut you with his books. I loved this one and am now going back to read the ones I have missed before this one!

This book just wasn't for me. It wasn't bad, it just didn't pull me in the way I expected. I didn't connect with either of the main characters and was pretty bored by the storylines.

Nicholas Sparks did it again! Dreamland is another well-written story that tugs at the reader's emotions. There are two completely different storylines. Colby, a farmer, is a wonderful singer, but because of family obligations, he cannot follow his dreams. He goes to Florida for a vacation and for the opportunity to play in bar for a short while. He meets Morgan and falls for her. In the other storyline, Beverly is on the run from her abusive husband. She and her son hide away in a small town. She lives in constant fear.

I enjoyed both storylines, but Beverly's story was more of a page-turner for me. As I read the novel, I kept wondering how these two stories connect. But when I got to the end of the book, the two stories converged in a way that I never expected!

I highly recommend Dreamland! Way to go, Nicholas Sparks!!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for providing me with an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Why.. why do I keep reading Nicholas Sparks books when I know they will gut you. I really loved Beverly's POV. I really didnt understand how Colby's POV linked until BAM. I really feel Beverly's POV was so true, relatable and researched why Colby's felt underdeveloped for depth. I am still glad I read it and I am sure it will still make a great movie. This has trigger warnings
<spoiler> attempted suicide, domestic abuse </spoiler>

What is there to say about Nicholas Sparks that hasn't been said already? His stories have a way of captivating my heart and totally encapsulating me, and Dreamland was no different.

Colby and Morgan. Beverly. Two different stories, but of course they will collide in a way that only Sparks can deliver. I fell in love with Colby and Morgan and their budding romance. In stark contrast is Beverly who is fleeing an abusive husband. This is a story of chasing your dreams and finding the ability to leave the past behind with hopes for a brighter future.

I love Sparks' writing style - I always feel captivated by the story and love how the different perspectives collide. The characters in this one were all so relatable and believable, I found myself rooting for them and their success. All the while I'm wondering how these seemingly opposite stories could intertwine. When they did I was surprised and a little underwhelmed, but still an enjoyable read overall!

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to Random House for the ARC ebook! This was surprisingly my first Nicholas Sparks book (I’ve seen plenty of movies based on his books), but this was the first actual book. And I’m not entirely sure how to feel. I enjoyed it, especially because there’s a twist I definitely didn’t see coming. But the whole “insta-love” thing Morgan and Colby had seemed super forced. I’m also gonna go ahead and say that Morgan was probably my least favorite character. Colby was up there too. He focused a lot on her beauty in a sorta creepy way. Beverley, on the other hand, had a really great story line and I found myself wanting to hear more and more of her. I kept going because I wanted to see how their story lines intersected and to Nicholas Sparks’ credit, it was very well done. Overall, the characters fell a little flat. The storyline itself was pretty good. I’d recommend giving it a shot if you’re into his books or like the “insta-love” thing. I don’t regret reading this, but I probably won’t Re-read it anytime soon. I’m also gonna give some of his other books a shot too.

I love sparks books but this one was a slow burn for me. I felt like I loved Beverly’s story line each chapter I couldn’t wait to dig in and her more of her story. Colby and Morgan’s story fell a little more flat to me. I still enjoyed the story lines and where the story ended but I just wish there was more of an emotional connection between Colby and Morgan it felt very surface level. I also wish there was a few more twists and turns along the way to keep me engaged.

Thank you NetGalley for thru ARC

I have read all of Nicholas Sparks books and while this wasn't one of my favorites I did really enjoy it. I flew through it fairly quickly, connecting more with the chapters about Beverly and I must admit I wish I had heard more from her. It was a heartbreaking story and I recommend it to all Nicholas Sparks fans.

Nicholas Sparks has done it again! Dreamland is a beautiful story of life and love. The dual storylines in this book come together in a surprising twist that will keep you guessing to the end. First, we follow Beverly, a single mom on the run from her abusive partner. Beverly tries her best to make their new life in North Carolina into something wonderful for Tommie, her seven-year-old son. Meanwhile, down in Florida, failed musician Colby is playing nightly as a restaurant near the beach. While there he meets Morgan, an influencer known for her dance videos, who also seeks to make a career in music. The two of them connect over their love of music and begin working together to write and record the perfect song. As they grow closer, Colby must decide if there is room in his life for more than just his farm back home.
Dreamland is now in my Top 5 favorite Sparks novels. The stories coincide beautifully as they unfold, giving the reader a glimpse into both lives simultaneously. It includes a beautiful love story and a look into mental health and how it affects the individual and their family. I can't think of anything I would change about this book. It is beautifully written and a wonderful story. Kudos to Nicholas Sparks for another superb work of fiction!

I think I’ve enjoyed Nicholas Sparks older books better, this this was a nice cozy read. Beverly was a very tough character, she always got back up and did everything she could for her son. Colby’s storyline was really interesting.

Infused with Nicholas’ Sparks signature warmth and poignancy, “Dreamland” is a heartfelt novel. It is written from a dual perspective and enriched by deftly drawn characters. Sparks is a storyteller of such spell-binding skill that readers will desire nothing more than to curl up in a quiet corner and devour this transporting novel in one sitting.

Many thanks to Random House Publishing Group — #Random House and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review “Dreamland”.

I absolutely loved this book. It hooked me and kept me turning pages until I was done. Finished it in two days! The character development was strong, and the premise was unique enough that it didn't feel like anything else I've read.

I always look forward to a Sparks book but this one I found slow. The dual storylines didn’t make sense how disconnected they were until the book was almost done. The romance was just ok although Beverly’s story was more interesting.

Nicholas Sparks novels are always a pleasant escape. HIs books always contain some romance and this one was no different in that respect. I thought it was going to be somewhat predictable but was surprised by a nice twist in the end.