BEFORE I WAKE
Kathryn Smith
Avon Books
ISBN: 978-0-06-134027-7
August 2008
Paranormal Romance

Dawn, the daughter of the king of Dreams, is a one-of-a-kind half-breed. Half human, half Dreamkin, she is the only creature able to live in both worlds. And for her differences, she is feared and desired.

Dawn may turned her back on the dream world long ago, but she couldn't leave it altogether. Now a psychologist specializing in dreams, she meets Noah in a dream study. Noah is a rare human, powerful enough to repeatedly alter his dreams. As a true lucid dreamer, Noah's power is like a battery pack for some evil Dream creatures. And his power leads a particularly dangerous entity to both himself and Dawn.

Now, Dawn must face her forsaken heritage as quickly as possible, and learn her true potential. For if she fails, both Noah's and her life will be forfeited.

A truly fabulous story, Kathryn Smith has done it again! I love her style of writing. Her imaginative storytelling makes the fantastic come alive. And this particular novel seems different than other paranormal romances. Her details into the world of Dreams give the novel a real base from which to possibly make future stories. Her heroine, Dawn, is a terrific character. Imperfect in many ways, Dawn is a strong a vivacious woman, who becomes a decent warrior. I also loved that Noah's pride was displayed so well, but that he was also a character with logic and reasoning. This is a fabulous story!

Reviewed by Rista Tompkins
Rating: 4 1/2