Sleepless - Review

Title ~ Sleepless
Series ~ Single Title
Author ~ Cyn Balog
Release Date ~ July 13, 2010
Age Group ~ Young Adult
Publisher ~ Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Source ~ Borrowed

GOODREADS SUMMARY

Eron DeMarchelle isn't supposed to feel this connection. He is a Sandman, a supernatural being whose purpose is to seduce his human charges to sleep. Though he can communicate with his charges in their dreams, he isn't encouraged to do so. After all, becoming too involved in one human's life could prevent him from helping others get their needed rest.

But he can't deny that he feels something for Julia, a lonely girl with fiery red hair and sad dreams. Just weeks ago, her boyfriend died in a car accident, and Eron can tell that she feels more alone than ever. Eron was human once too, many years ago, and he remembers how it felt to lose the one he loved. In the past, Eron has broken rules to protect Julia, but now, when she seems to need him more than ever, he can't reach her. Eron's time as a Sandman is coming to a close, and his replacement doesn't seem to care about his charges. Worse, Julia is facing dangers she doesn't recognize, and Eron, as he transitions back to being human, may be the only one who can save her. . .

Even once they've become human again, Sandmen are forbidden to communicate with their charges. But Eron knows he won't be able to forget Julia. Will he risk everything for a chance to be with the girl he loves?

REVIEW

Sleepless tells the dreamy story of Julia and her sandman, Eron. Julia has been having a hard time sleeping because her boyfriend, Griffin, recently died in an accident. Also, Griffin’s best friend is trying to become her new boyfriend. Julia feels lost and vulnerable without Griffin. What a nightmare!

Eron makes an excellent Sandman. He has been a Sandman for many years and Julia has been one of his charges since she was a baby. Isn’t it great to think that a baby has a Sandman? Eron has such great qualities. He can be trusted, he is a gentleman, and he has sweetly fallen for Julia. Oh, and he wears a top hat!

The story really takes off when Griffin finds a way to communicate with Julia. He isn’t exactly the guy that I was expecting and this made me like Eron even more. Griffin, well, it seems that perhaps he has changed since the accident – and not for the better.

The plot is unique with just enough of the unexpected. I wish it were longer so I could read even more about Eron. Overall, I enjoyed this enchanting story of a Sandman and the girl he dreams of.

RATING

4 Liked

COVER COMMENTS

Sleepless is told in alternating points of view. Eron’s chapters have a moon and Julia’s have a flower. The cover is a perfect fit. I love that pretty pink too!