Saturday, December 04, 2010

Book Review: Don’t Fall Asleep

Don’t Fall Asleep by Laura Eno is part of the Dream Assassin series starring Cassandra Dade.
<< In the 27th century, a psychic aberration has manifested in humanity, gifting a select few with the ability to weave dreams for others. They apply their addictive trade, calling themselves Dream Merchants.

Rarer still are those who can assassinate people while they dream…>>

In Don’t Fall Asleep, Cassandra has recently arrived on Altair IV. She is one of the dream assassins and she works and lives by her own code of ethics. She’s also rich, beautiful and running from her past. She decides to seek out a partner, one she can train and trust. In her line of work, she’ll need someone who has her back and will “stand between her and mental destruction.”

Altair IV is not a pretty planet. The common people live in horrible conditions in the underworld and buy dreams like drugs. The rich live above ground in their lofty bubbles and tourists visit the domes in-between.

Cassandra chooses Nathan, but he, like her, has secrets. She teaches him to assassinate without being detected. He teaches her to let loose and smile. The question is will either of them survive when they go after one of the most corrupt men on Altair IV.

There’s a lot of action in this book, as well as quiet moments of introspection. Neither Cassandra nor Nathan is portrayed as a super hero incapable of being hurt. Both have their demons to conquer, but they realize they have a better chance of surviving if they stick together.

I give Don’t Fall Asleep by Laura Eno a rating of Hel-of-a-Writer. This is the first book in the Dream Assassin series, but it’s not the first book I’ve read by Laura Eno. Once again, she has not disappointed.

Don’t Fall Asleep
ISBN 145385519X
EAN-13 9781453855195
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FTC Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the author, but that did not influence my review. The author did not ask for a review, although she did, in her autograph, say, “Please enjoy!” I took that as encouragement, not a demand. And, no, I did not read this during jury duty. That would be a no-no and would get me kicked off. If I got caught. Which I didn’t. Besides, have you seen the cases they try in Federal Court? I bet the government has its own squad of dream assassins who come after people who hide books in their laps or listen to books on tape with a teeny ear plug. Not that I did that. I didn’t. Shoot. Now I’ve scared myself and won’t be able to sleep tonight.

40 comments:

  1. Thanks for the review. I like the concept behind this, I'll keep an eye out for it in future :)

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  2. What a thrill to wake up to this! I'm honored that you enjoyed it and thanks for such a great review.
    Once again, I am bowled over by your FTC disclaimer. :)

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  3. This is a great review, Helen! Yes, Laura is a fantastic writer and she only ever encourages, never demands.

    Her sinister bunny slippers, on the other hand...

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  4. Sounds very interesting. I'll download a sample to my Kindle for iPhone.

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  5. This is one of the things I love about blogging. I met Laura online. Otherwise, I doubt I would have started reading her books and would have missed out on great stories.

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  6. It does lok damn fine! I'll get it in the new year.

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  7. What a unique premise for a book, dream weaving. The book sounds as entertaining as your disclaimer, I'd say it sounds like a winner :)

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  8. Did you mean you didn't read during jury duty, or you didn't get caught while reading during jury duty? I was quite good at that in elementary school. I was reading books from the school library, holding them under my desk, but I developed a sophisticated technique so I didn't get caught very often >:)

    Cold As Heaven

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  9. What a wonderful imagination! Carole.

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  10. Loved the disclaimer. I'm looking forward to the day when we can "upload" a book and read it on the back of our eyelids during "down times" -- Like waiting in line at the bank.

    Laura is an amazing talent. Loved your review of the book. And there were no spoilers -Thanks for that because I'm JUST about to start reading Don't Fall Asleep.
    [gonna keep the lights on though]

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  11. Good for Laura!! I need to get this book.
    And if they send out the assassins, Helen, let Captain Ninja Alex know, all right?

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  12. Thank you all for the awesome comments and a special thanks to Helen for the review!

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  13. I've read the book, too. Agree with your review. It is a fun read and the characters are endearing.

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  14. Sounds like a great book! I think my son might especially like this plot. Thanks, Helen!

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  15. Sounds great. Thanks for the review Helen.

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  16. Thank you Captain Ninja Alex. I have you on speed dial. That's HELP, right?

    Thanks everyone for coming by!

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  17. What a unique idea in the futuristic genre.
    I love your remarks about jury duty in the disclaimer. I never have been on a federal jury but the county jury days were enough to bore me senseless.

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  18. Congrats Laura, and thank you Helen, for the excellent review. You make me want to read the book even more. (if that's possible, heh)

    p.s: Loved the disclaimer too. :)

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  19. Funny that something can be both boring and interesting at the same time. I'm talking jury duty, not Laura's book. Hers was all interesting.

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  20. Congrats, Laura. Sounds like a terrific book. And another stellar disclaimer, Helen. :)
    ~jon

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  21. Hi Helen and Laura .. interesting premise & the 'weaving' between today and the future ..

    Fascinating read - I'd say .. I'll keep an eye open Laura .. thank you .. Hilary

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  22. If you know fans of fantasy, this would make a good Christmas gift.

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  23. Great review, Helen, and a book I'm placing on my Christmas list.

    Jean

    http://writersofthewest.blogspot.com/

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  24. I love the premise of this book and I can see how it would work well as a series.

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  25. What! you can't read during jury duty? I was a legal secretary for years and attended one hearing where a guy wearing an oversized football jersey slumped down, snuggled into his jersey and promptly fell asleep. Apparently the banter of the attorneys was not enough to keep his attention stimulated.
    Ann

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  26. Very good review Helen. I have Laura's book on my TBR List and will get to it later this month.This sounds like its right up my alley and I'm really looking forward to it!

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  27. I think she has plans for it to be a series.

    Ann, I can see that!

    Stephen, Laura Eno is definitely showing her skills in both books that I've read by her.

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  28. It's an excellent read in my opinion. A great balance of action and characters, in a well-imagined world.

    I suspect I'll be buying each one of the series as they arrive off the presses (metaphorically speaking for I read this first one on my iPad.)

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  29. I'm always interested about dreams. What make us have dreams? How to interprete them? What's the significance? It's interesting to weave a book with them. Congratulations Laura.

    Fire and Cross

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  30. Thanks so much for your great comments and support! I'm humbled by the interest in this series.

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  31. Brilliant review of an excelent novel that I am currently enjoying reading very much. Can't wait for the next one in this series!

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  32. Thanks for the review, Helen. I love the concept of being able to do away with people while you dream... hm...

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  33. Wonderful review on what sounds like an excellent book. I'll keep my eyes peeled for her works in my next book purchasing expedition.

    As always, Hel, I adore your FTC disclaimers. :)

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  34. It might be cool, although dangerous, to be the dream assassin, but not so much if you're the target!

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  35. Sounds like the world’s one big mess in the 27th century. Glad I live in a different time period – oh wait…the world is one big mess now also.:) Oh well, the book sounds like it has an interesting premise and characters. I’ll add it to my ever expanding want-to-read list. As usual, your disclaimer made me laugh.

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  36. Good review, Helen. Thanks for sharing Laura Eno's book with your readers!

    Monti
    MaryMontagueSikes

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  37. Loved the review, with enough insight into the characters and the action to intrigue me. I'm hoping for a Kindle for Christmas, so I'll add this one to my list!
    Jury duty, eh? I've never been called but hope to serve one day.

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  38. Interesting concept. Sounds kind of like "Inception" meets "The Matrix."

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  39. Thanks for the review, Helen! agree, Laura is a fantastic writer,I read her novel "Prophecy Moon",must read Don’t Fall Asleep

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  40. Thank you all so much for the positive response! Many, many thanks to Helen (and a bucket of relief!) that she liked my book. :)

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