Review of Welcome to Dreamland

[Boye Emmanuel]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Welcome to Dreamland" by Rasa Ponce.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Always remember that your life is yours to live, so live it well. Don't allow people's opinions about you to lead you to harm yourself in ways that you might later regret. This is the valuable lesson I gleaned from Destiny's story in the book titled Welcome to Dreamland by Rasa Ponce.

Destiny is the second child and the only girl born to her parents. Her father wasn't the kind of father figure she could look up to, as she and her mother continually experienced conflicts. Her relationship with her brother was marred, and from him, she learned to use pills. In school, her best friends called her useless, and the word "useless" haunted her wherever she went.

She could hear a male voice speaking to her in her mind, whom she later identified as Roy. Secretly, she had been taking pills, unbeknownst to anyone. One day, she took an overdose, leading her to the hospital, where her journey to Dreamland began. Who is Roy, how did she become connected to him, and how far did she go with these pills? What transpired in Dreamland? These intriguing questions are answered in this book.

Reading this book evoked various emotions within me. The author adeptly compelled the reader to continue reading to find answers to the questions that had arisen. It was an enthralling experience. I experienced goosebumps when I read about the black peas and yellow vine Destiny mentioned in Dreamland. I felt every description deeply and grew tense when reading about certain elements, even though it's all part of a dream. I applaud the author for excelling in this writing style.

The story conveys a message for parents, teenagers, adults, friends, and siblings. Being kind to your friends isn't a big deal; if you can't be, refrain from picking on them or making them feel bad. Depression is a real issue, but resorting to pills isn't the solution. Destiny's hospital experiences were profoundly sorrowful, and the pain she and others who crossed her path endured could have been avoided if she didn't feel unloved. Additionally, parents would find this book helpful, emphasizing the significance of their children's mental health.

I was somewhat dissatisfied with the ending of the story. Nevertheless, I recognize that this is the author's writing style, and it adds a unique dimension to the story. Therefore, I give the book a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars for its uniqueness and the masterful way it was written. The book has been professionally edited and is suitable for students, parents, young adults, and counselors.

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[Alexander Victoria]

Good company and family around children cannot be overemphasized. What could have led her brother to drugs too? I hope the upcoming parents will learn to choose the right partner.

[Stephen Pokoo]

I'm ready to grab this book right away, Victoria, thanks to your enticing review!

[NetMassimo]

Destiny's family's situation is terrible, showing how that can deeply harm someone, even more if the problems are present in school too. I wonder about the voice in Destiny's mind. Thank you for your great review!

[Anastasia Baglay]

Thank you for your honest feedback! Sounds like a book I would like to read. Looking forward to reading more from you.