The Island of Dreams

Reviews

• Criddle

  Finished June 18, 2025

  2.5 ⭐ rounded up I tend to love retellings in almost all forms, but the execution of this left me feeling with a "what did I just read?" feeling rather than anything satisfying. The premise was intriguing and the inclusion or disabilities was nice, but the book had serious commitment issues. It kept bouncing around between vibes like it was speed dating and couldn't make up its mind. It was hard to stay engaged or invested. One of the most jarring elements was the tonal inconsistency. One moment there were awkward sexual thoughts and the very next paragraph is talking about children. Not sure the mood I was supposed to be in, but it definitely wasn't THAT. It just felt disjointed and uncomfortable rather than meaningful or intentional. The ending tried to drop a dramatic cliffhanger, but it just felt like the story tripped and fell off the cliff.👀 Overall, this wasn't for me but I hope it finds its people. Thank you for NetGalley, the author, and publisher for allowing me to receive an ARC for my honest opinion.

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