Perchance To Dream

Author: Lisa Mantchev
Release Date: May 19, 2010
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends 
Pages: 337
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased
Interest: Series
Other Titles in Series: Eyes Like Stars, So Silver Bright 

From the critically acclaimed author of Eyes Like Stars

We are such stuff as dreams are made on.

Act Two, Scene One

Growing up in the enchanted Thèâtre Illuminata, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith learned everything about every play ever written. She knew the Players and their parts, but she didn’t know that she, too, had magic. Now, she is the Mistress of Revels, the Teller of Tales, and determined to follow her stars. She is ready for the outside world.

Enter BERTIE AND COMPANY

But the outside world soon proves more topsy-turvy than any stage production. Bertie can make things happen by writing them, but outside the protective walls of the Thèâtre, nothing goes as planned. And her magic cannot help her make a decision between—

 Nate: Her suave and swashbuckling pirate, now in mortal peril.

 Ariel: A brooding, yet seductive, air spirit whose true motives remain unclear.

When Nate is kidnapped and taken prisoner by the Sea Goddess, only Bertie can free him. She and her fairy sidekicks embark on a journey aboard the Thèâtre’s caravan, using Bertie’s word magic to guide them. Along the way, they collect a sneak-thief, who has in his possession something most valuable, and meet The Mysterious Stranger, Bertie’s father—and the creator of the scrimshaw medallion. Bertie’s dreams are haunted by Nate, whose love for Bertie is keeping him alive, but in the daytime, it’s Ariel who is tantalizingly close, and the one she is falling for. Who does Bertie love the most? And will her magic be powerful enough to save her once she enters the Sea Goddess’s lair?

 

I can not believe how much I love this series! Lisa Mantchev has done it again. She has created a world that I wish I could live in. Ever since I have read Eyes Like Stars I have been dying to get my hands on the second book in the series. Perchance to Dream picks up right where Eyes Like Stars left off.

The characters are the same as every, and I LOVE that! Bertie's is still just as stubborn. Ariel is still his super hot annoying self. And the fairies are as  funny as ever! I am very attached to the characters. Each have their own part to play in the series, and I love that. It seems that each character has his or her own purpose in the novel. 

This book was exceptionally exciting. Lets just say you get to go an a little adventure. Also along the way meeting even more characters. Whom each have their own personality.  I can't say to much in fear of bringing about spoilers! :D So I am just going to stop here.

I love the covers in this series! They are really beautiful. They also fit perfectly with the series. 

Lisa's writing is amazing! She really creates a clear, and vivid image with her descriptions. Which I sometimes find hard for authors of fantasy novels to do. 

If you haven't read this series yet, seriously read it NOW! I t is amazing, and you will not be disappointed. :D

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 19/20

Creativity: 19/20

Writing: 18/20

Cover: 10/10

Ending: 9/10

Total: 93/100