BLOG TOUR - Dare To Dream by Carys Jones

The world was going to end. Of that, Maggie Trafford was certain.

Fourteen-year-old Maggie Trafford leads a normal life. Well, as normal as being crammed in a three-bedroom house with four siblings and a single parent can be, anyway. But despite being somewhat ignored at home, Maggie excels, earning top grades, a best friend who would do anything for her, and stolen looks from a boy in Maths.

It’s not until the dreams start that Maggie realizes “normal” is the least of her problems. Every night, she lives the same nightmare—red lightning, shattered glass, destruction. But nightmares are just that, right? No one believes her when she says it’s an omen. At least, not until the already mysterious pillars of Stonehenge start falling.

No longer alone in her fear, Maggie and the world watch with bated breath as one after another, the historic stones tumble, like a clock counting down. But only Maggie knows what it means: when the last stone falls, destruction will reign. And when the world ends, there’s only one option left—survive.

Horrifying and raw, Dare to Dream is equal parts tragedy and hope, detailing the aftermath of apocalyptic catastrophe, the quest for survival, and the importance of belief.

I'll admit I said yes to this blog tour mainly because I saw the name Carys Jones, I have loved every one of Carys' books so far so I had to read her newest novel. After reading the book I honestly have no idea how to even begin writing a review. Like all of Carys' books Dare To Dream was incredibly well written, it had the ability to suck you in right from the first few words and keep you there until the very end. I read the book in a day because I just couldn't put it down.

The book starts with Maggie dreaming of what looks like the end of the world, this gets you so excited straight away. You get the feeling that her dream is real (or will be) as it feels like what she is talking about is actually happening and you get a little bit scared for her, before you even know her character properly. I loved how Carys switches between different characters when telling the story, we get to see so many different points of view. Not many books do this but I absolutely LOVE when they do, it helps you get to know the characters much more than hearing everything from one person's point of view.

I don't want to say much more because I want everybody to read it knowing as little as possible, Carys keeps you guessing the whole way through the book, it has a bit of everything like aliens and god, things you don't think could work together, but Carys makes them with her effortless writing.

Carys leaves you absolutely needing a book 2! Which I really do hope will happen because I have to know what happens next! I would recommend this book to anybody that want to read a book that is impossible to put down! This book is one of the best I have read for a long time and one I will be talking about for even longer. 

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Carys Jones loves nothing more than to write and create stories which ignite the reader's imagination. Based in Shropshire, England, Carys lives with her husband, two guinea pigs and her adored canine companion Rollo.

When she's not writing, Carys likes to indulge her inner geek by watching science-fiction films or playing video games.

She lists John Green, Jodi Picoult and Virginia Andrews as her favorite authors and draws inspiration for her own work from anything and everything.

To Carys, there is no greater feeling then when you lose yourself in a great story and it is that feeling of ultimate escapism which she tries to bring to her books.

Find more of Carys Jones on her website, like her on facebook or follow on twitter.

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