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Book Reviews of Feast (Harvest of Dreams, Bk 1)

Feast (Harvest of Dreams, Bk 1)
Feast - Harvest of Dreams, Bk 1
Author: Merrie Destefano
ISBN-13: 9780061990823
ISBN-10: 0061990825
Publication Date: 7/1/2011
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.
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2.8 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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jedizombie avatar reviewed Feast (Harvest of Dreams, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
my biggest problem with this book was the fact that every single chapter was a different character's point of view. Now this wouldn't seem like such a big deal BUT when it's like 8 - 9 different characters, it gets fustrating & confusing at times ::pulls hair:: ugh!

I also wish the author would have given more background story to the "darklings". I had a bit of trouble imagining where they came from & honestly the main storyline. Is it a romance, a horror story or a fantasy?

Like the original concept of "dream harvesting" but besides that not much else.

I highly doubt I will continue this series even if the author publishes the 2nd book.
donkeycheese avatar reviewed Feast (Harvest of Dreams, Bk 1) on + 1255 more book reviews
Madeline 'Maddie' MacFaddin, known to her fans as 'Mad Mac' is a best-selling writer who has hit a slump. Her ex-husband just remarried, and she just needs to get her life back. She decides to take her son Tucker and her dog Samwise back to Ticonderoga Falls, a place she had once vacationed with her parents.


When she was younger, vacationing in the small town of Ticonderoga Falls, she went into the woods. What happened there, she cannot remember. But she knows something is in there, and she thinks now may be a good time to revisit the town. It may give her something to get her writing juices flowing again.

Ash is a Darkling, a creature who lives on dreams. He has held the town of Ticonderoga Falls under his power for centuries. It was due to the town that he lost his beloved wife, and in his wrath for revenge, he has held them under his will. When Maddie returns to town, he remembers her as a young girl from years ago.

Now, the Hunt is about to begin in the town, with Ash's cousins coming to town to attend. No humans are to be harmed during the Hunt, but Ash isn't sure he can protect Maddie and her son from their wrath. He has been living too long on the dreams of his dead wife and is beginning to weaken. When one of Ash's cousins corner Maddie in the woods, she is beyond terrified. But will Ash get to her before her soul is no more?

FEAST is a spectacular urban fantasy! Original, spooky and inspired, FEAST will leave you with goosebumps and turning the pages for more. Maddie and Ash are wonderful characters and the addition of Samwise, the dog, and little Tucker really bring a sense of belonging to the reader. Written in different points of view, it is easy to follow along and understand what the characters are thinking until they all merge together for a thrilling ending. FEAST can be read as a stand-alone, but you won't want to miss the first book, AFTERLIFE.