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The Dreamer #1
Dreamer TP Vol 1 Consequence Of Nathan Hale
Creator Lora Innes writes and illustrates the tale of 17-year-old Beatrice 'Bea' Whaley, a student who begins having vivid dreams about a brave and handsome soldier that fought during the Revolutionar
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First published November 12, 2008
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Lora Innes
36 books169 followersI love storytelling in all forms. For years I was a graphic novelist, a podcaster, even a talking head on history documentaries, and now am a storyboard artist in animation. I just finished writing my first novel, "Private Knowlton"—a queer coming-of-age story set in the American Revolution.
Most people know me for The Dreamer, a webcomic which IDW Publishing collected into three graphic novels. The Dreamer was nominated for three Harvey Awards (including Best New Series and Best New Talent), was a finalist in the Graphic Novel for Young Adults category in the CYBILS Awards, and won the S.P.A.C.E. prize.
Most people know me for The Dreamer, a webcomic which IDW Publishing collected into three graphic novels. The Dreamer was nominated for three Harvey Awards (including Best New Series and Best New Talent), was a finalist in the Graphic Novel for Young Adults category in the CYBILS Awards, and won the S.P.A.C.E. prize.
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September 8, 2015
you mean my obsessive reading of webcomics can actually count towards my goodreads reading goals?! win!!
but seriously, lora is a genius. bye.
but seriously, lora is a genius. bye.
March 28, 2011
Originally a web comic penned and illustrated by creator Lora Innes. It made quite a splash and was eventually picked up by IDW. You can still read it free on her website and the project is still ongoing. Personally I never get the same buzz from reading a comic from my computer rather than having the pages in my hand. This book collects the first 6 issues and follows the romantic fortunes of Bea Whaley, a modern day high school student who has finally broken the ice with the boy she's crushed on for years. She's torn though, because she's just met the man of her dreams - quite literally. He's Major Alan Warren of Knowlton's Rangers and Bea first encounters him during a dream when he rescues her from under the nose of a British General during the Revolutionary War in 1776. I've got to say that I by far enjoyed the historic (dreaming) segments of the book rather than the present day (waking) segments. Maybe it's the history... maybe it's the big coats... more likely is that it's just less girly. I'm not exactly the target audience, you know. It's a nice light read, with some slick though cutesy graphics with a healthy chunk of history as a backdrop. I don't know where it's going and whether the whole "is she dreaming?" question is ever going to be answered satisfactorily but it's a fun ride nonetheless. In tone and visually it's not a million miles from Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane if you want a comparison. Sometimes the internet really does work to showcase talent.
April 10, 2012
I met the artist/creator for this series at Anime Boston 2012 was instantly attracted to the art work, and her enthusiasm for the story as she was describing it to me so of course I had to start reading it immediately!
*****
After reading the first volume worth of this delightful webcomic I can totally say without a doubt that it is adorable and I love it. Seriously. I am enjoying each issue more and more.
The story centers around Beatrice "Bea" Whaley - a normal semi popular girl, who is into theater/drama, hanging with her girlfriends, and crushing on hot guys. But when she goes to sleep she find her self "waking up" in a totally different world - one that is in the midst of war, full of hot boys in breeches carrying muskets, and corsets - in other words 1776 Massachusetts/New York and oh yeah....THE BRITISH ARE COMING....AND THEY ARE PISSED.
I am totally enjoying the story so far simply because of the characters though I like the 18th century cast much more than the 21st one. Alan Warren is everything I would hope an American patriot would be, brave, loyal, smart, and passionate. Nathan Hale, Alan's friend and fellow soldier is completely endearing. Lt Colonel Thomas Knowlton, Alan's commanding officer, is a great leader, good to his men, and to his son. And Frederick Knowlton, Thomas's son is so wonderfully idealistic and sweet. They are all portrayed with such complex emotions and reactions. The 21st century cast comes off as shallow, self centered, and apathetic to the world around them...so I guess the author nailed them all right on the head! The only character I don't really care for is Ben, Bea's love interest in the 21st century. He is the quarterback of the football team, and now participating in the drama productions, and is overly sweet and damn near perfect - in other words he is totally channeling High School Musical and Zac Efron. Maybe its just that I have known high school football players and most were basically douchbags that it is too hard for me to imagine one as a good guy!
History wise it is immediately apparent that Innes did her homework! She seems to be making a dedicated effort to be historically accurate with dates, people, battles, etc. And that is what makes the story seem to much more real.
I will say that it definitely glosses over some of the worst aspects of the war, ie. the hunger, lack of supplies, weather conditions, but she doesn't ignore it completely. These things are hinted at just not addressed head on. Then again that isn't the focus of the story, so while I notice the Disney-esque attitude at times it doesn't detract from the overall story.
The art that I was totally attracted to when I met the creator was present but not as much as I hoped. I think in my mind I was expecting the beautiful cover art to be present throughout the entire novel, as in every page, like a graphic novel. But this is a web comic, so the coloring is more general with minimal shading and detail. Time is a factor here since they are publishing new pages 2x a week! It is still lovely though and I especially love the movement of the art. Bea's hair is always waving in the wind, clothes always have great drapes and folds, and when the characters run they don't look posed but rather caught in a snapshot of actually running.
Overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this to anyone who is a fan of comics, graphic novels, history, fantasy, or just a bit of freaky Friday type fun! I am definitely a now a fan and cannot wait to read more, and continue on this journal with Ms. Innes, Beatrice, and Alan!
*****
After reading the first volume worth of this delightful webcomic I can totally say without a doubt that it is adorable and I love it. Seriously. I am enjoying each issue more and more.
The story centers around Beatrice "Bea" Whaley - a normal semi popular girl, who is into theater/drama, hanging with her girlfriends, and crushing on hot guys. But when she goes to sleep she find her self "waking up" in a totally different world - one that is in the midst of war, full of hot boys in breeches carrying muskets, and corsets - in other words 1776 Massachusetts/New York and oh yeah....THE BRITISH ARE COMING....AND THEY ARE PISSED.
I am totally enjoying the story so far simply because of the characters though I like the 18th century cast much more than the 21st one. Alan Warren is everything I would hope an American patriot would be, brave, loyal, smart, and passionate. Nathan Hale, Alan's friend and fellow soldier is completely endearing. Lt Colonel Thomas Knowlton, Alan's commanding officer, is a great leader, good to his men, and to his son. And Frederick Knowlton, Thomas's son is so wonderfully idealistic and sweet. They are all portrayed with such complex emotions and reactions. The 21st century cast comes off as shallow, self centered, and apathetic to the world around them...so I guess the author nailed them all right on the head! The only character I don't really care for is Ben, Bea's love interest in the 21st century. He is the quarterback of the football team, and now participating in the drama productions, and is overly sweet and damn near perfect - in other words he is totally channeling High School Musical and Zac Efron. Maybe its just that I have known high school football players and most were basically douchbags that it is too hard for me to imagine one as a good guy!
History wise it is immediately apparent that Innes did her homework! She seems to be making a dedicated effort to be historically accurate with dates, people, battles, etc. And that is what makes the story seem to much more real.
I will say that it definitely glosses over some of the worst aspects of the war, ie. the hunger, lack of supplies, weather conditions, but she doesn't ignore it completely. These things are hinted at just not addressed head on. Then again that isn't the focus of the story, so while I notice the Disney-esque attitude at times it doesn't detract from the overall story.
The art that I was totally attracted to when I met the creator was present but not as much as I hoped. I think in my mind I was expecting the beautiful cover art to be present throughout the entire novel, as in every page, like a graphic novel. But this is a web comic, so the coloring is more general with minimal shading and detail. Time is a factor here since they are publishing new pages 2x a week! It is still lovely though and I especially love the movement of the art. Bea's hair is always waving in the wind, clothes always have great drapes and folds, and when the characters run they don't look posed but rather caught in a snapshot of actually running.
Overall I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this to anyone who is a fan of comics, graphic novels, history, fantasy, or just a bit of freaky Friday type fun! I am definitely a now a fan and cannot wait to read more, and continue on this journal with Ms. Innes, Beatrice, and Alan!
February 7, 2010
The Dreamer captures the history of Revolutionary War figures---Captain Nathan Hale, Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton, General William Howe and Private Frederick Knowlton---with richness and accuracy, and throws in a high school love story, too. We see so much written in books and in the movies about other American wars but not a lot about the American Revolution, the most important event in our history!
Bea is a student in high school with all the anxiousness, gossip and silliness that goes with the title. We see Bea get flustered when discussing her love life, especially when her cousin John teases her (right in the middle of a conversation with her girlfriends about that dreamy Cato).
Normally I'd say gag me with a spoon kiddies, this ain't for me. Except, she has these dreams.
Close your eyes and find yourself locked in a cabin; British commander Howe's cabin to be precise. For those of you not in the know, he was the guy routing the Colonials in 1776. She's rescued by a young man with a facial birthmark. They start falling for each other, then ....
She wakes! She continues mooning over this guy in her dreams to such a degree that she feels she's cheating on him when she tries to go out with Cato.
It's an interesting tale -- she closes her eyes and she lives the life of a young girl in love with a Revolutionary soldier. She opens her eyes and she returns to school with another man in her life. It's not really cheating -- is it?
She finds herself in a museum and sees a painting of the Revolution with soldiers in various states of death and dying and she notes a name -- she knows him, she must warn him!
But she's so excited, she can't sleep!
Lora Innes put together quite the comic book/web comic. She gets the reader interested in the hows and what's of the Revolution against the British, circa 1776, with all the anxiousness and social awkwardness of a 21st century high schooler. The art is nicely done, the love scenes are tasteful and tender; the war scenes are exciting and full of tension and the muskets come to bear.
The title is "The Consequences of Nathan Hale" who, as you know, was executed as a spy by General Howe and shouted the famous cry, "I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country." Looking forward to seeing how Innes handles and mixes that!
There's an art gallery by Jenny Frison that shows various gothic scenes and models. If you don't have the patience for the graphic novel, check out the web-comic online at: www.thedreamercomic.com.
Nicely done.
Bea is a student in high school with all the anxiousness, gossip and silliness that goes with the title. We see Bea get flustered when discussing her love life, especially when her cousin John teases her (right in the middle of a conversation with her girlfriends about that dreamy Cato).
Normally I'd say gag me with a spoon kiddies, this ain't for me. Except, she has these dreams.
Close your eyes and find yourself locked in a cabin; British commander Howe's cabin to be precise. For those of you not in the know, he was the guy routing the Colonials in 1776. She's rescued by a young man with a facial birthmark. They start falling for each other, then ....
She wakes! She continues mooning over this guy in her dreams to such a degree that she feels she's cheating on him when she tries to go out with Cato.
It's an interesting tale -- she closes her eyes and she lives the life of a young girl in love with a Revolutionary soldier. She opens her eyes and she returns to school with another man in her life. It's not really cheating -- is it?
She finds herself in a museum and sees a painting of the Revolution with soldiers in various states of death and dying and she notes a name -- she knows him, she must warn him!
But she's so excited, she can't sleep!
Lora Innes put together quite the comic book/web comic. She gets the reader interested in the hows and what's of the Revolution against the British, circa 1776, with all the anxiousness and social awkwardness of a 21st century high schooler. The art is nicely done, the love scenes are tasteful and tender; the war scenes are exciting and full of tension and the muskets come to bear.
The title is "The Consequences of Nathan Hale" who, as you know, was executed as a spy by General Howe and shouted the famous cry, "I only regret that I have but one life to give to my country." Looking forward to seeing how Innes handles and mixes that!
There's an art gallery by Jenny Frison that shows various gothic scenes and models. If you don't have the patience for the graphic novel, check out the web-comic online at: www.thedreamercomic.com.
Nicely done.
February 12, 2013
This trade collections the first six issues of the webcomic The Dreamer.
Beatrice has all the normal seventeen year old worries: her-not-so-secret crush, paying attention in class, her close yet annoying cousin, and the vivid lifelike dreams of being in the middle of the Revolutionary War and in love with a handsome soldier...
Bea's life gets more and more complicated as she becomes more involved and obsessed with events in her "fantasy world." The concept is great and the time shifting is a very neat hook. The art is very good and conveys each time period and the appropriate atmosphere very well.
Unfortunately I just couldn't get that into the story and characters. There's interesting tidbits and a lot of potential, but for me it gets overshadowed by teen melodrama and characters that overwhelm the story instead of nurturing it. I don't necessarily mind romance based stories, but I tend not to care for ones that center around a love triangle and The Dreamer just doesn't do enough to make me want to continue through it all to find out what's going on.
If the "negatives" I mentioned don't deter you this is an easy recommendation, as even though I didn't end up liking it I can recognize the quality of The Dreamer. On the other hand if, like me, you're hoping for something that fully capitalizes on its potential and transcends elements you don't usually enjoy you're unlikely to find it here.
Beatrice has all the normal seventeen year old worries: her-not-so-secret crush, paying attention in class, her close yet annoying cousin, and the vivid lifelike dreams of being in the middle of the Revolutionary War and in love with a handsome soldier...
Bea's life gets more and more complicated as she becomes more involved and obsessed with events in her "fantasy world." The concept is great and the time shifting is a very neat hook. The art is very good and conveys each time period and the appropriate atmosphere very well.
Unfortunately I just couldn't get that into the story and characters. There's interesting tidbits and a lot of potential, but for me it gets overshadowed by teen melodrama and characters that overwhelm the story instead of nurturing it. I don't necessarily mind romance based stories, but I tend not to care for ones that center around a love triangle and The Dreamer just doesn't do enough to make me want to continue through it all to find out what's going on.
If the "negatives" I mentioned don't deter you this is an easy recommendation, as even though I didn't end up liking it I can recognize the quality of The Dreamer. On the other hand if, like me, you're hoping for something that fully capitalizes on its potential and transcends elements you don't usually enjoy you're unlikely to find it here.
October 27, 2009
I knew that Innes had me completely hooked when I had my first dream about the American Revolution, despite the fact that, as an Aussie, I've never learned much about the subject. I think that my own dream was somewhat of a mish-mash of what I've picked up from The Dreamer and what I learned about the American Civil War in my senior Modern History class. Oh dear. Sadly, my dream was also not nearly as exciting as any of Bea's.
You don't need to be a history buff to enjoy The Dreamer, but most certainly lovers of American history will adore this. One of the great things that drives The Dreamer is that Innes is genuinely passionate about the subject and has done her research well. But don't go thinking that this graphic novel is war and seriousness, oh no. Innes has struck a good balance and there are some great moments of humour in both time periods.
The comic is wonderfully drawn and complete with a well-rounded cast of characters in both 1776 and modern day America. I love them all, really, and think that Bea is a great protagonist with whom I, personally, find very easy to relate to, quite possibly because I am prone to day dreaming the days away myself.
I highly recommend reading this!
You don't need to be a history buff to enjoy The Dreamer, but most certainly lovers of American history will adore this. One of the great things that drives The Dreamer is that Innes is genuinely passionate about the subject and has done her research well. But don't go thinking that this graphic novel is war and seriousness, oh no. Innes has struck a good balance and there are some great moments of humour in both time periods.
The comic is wonderfully drawn and complete with a well-rounded cast of characters in both 1776 and modern day America. I love them all, really, and think that Bea is a great protagonist with whom I, personally, find very easy to relate to, quite possibly because I am prone to day dreaming the days away myself.
I highly recommend reading this!
December 30, 2014
Beatrice Whaley finds herself trapped in two lives. As a modern day teenager, she has school, boys and drama to juggle. But when she sleeps, she finds herself in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Alan Warren, her dream hero, is joined by a cast of historical figures, while Bea's modern day friends are hardly less colorful. As the story unfolds, it becomes less and less clear which world is a dream.
As a history nerd and college student, what first drew me to The Dreamer was the beautiful way it takes history and brings it to life. The historical cast feels real--sometimes even more real than Bea's modern-day companions. By making the world of 1776 colorful and gripping, Lora Innes propels her story forward with her characters.
Bea is torn between her two romantic interests--Alan and the modern-day football star, Ben. But Innes keeps the reader torn with Bea by creating two characters who are almost equally lovable, though in very different ways. I say this as someone who definitely has a side, but who found herself grinning even when Bea was with the other fellow.
Beautiful art, history, characters and story. I would highly recommend this graphic novel to any history nerd, adventure lover, or romantic.
As a history nerd and college student, what first drew me to The Dreamer was the beautiful way it takes history and brings it to life. The historical cast feels real--sometimes even more real than Bea's modern-day companions. By making the world of 1776 colorful and gripping, Lora Innes propels her story forward with her characters.
Bea is torn between her two romantic interests--Alan and the modern-day football star, Ben. But Innes keeps the reader torn with Bea by creating two characters who are almost equally lovable, though in very different ways. I say this as someone who definitely has a side, but who found herself grinning even when Bea was with the other fellow.
Beautiful art, history, characters and story. I would highly recommend this graphic novel to any history nerd, adventure lover, or romantic.
November 27, 2009
It's Twilight, but with patriots instead of vampires!
No, I've never even read Twilight. Here's what I have to say about this book for reals:
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No, I've never even read Twilight. Here's what I have to say about this book for reals:
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January 2, 2023
Well, according to the physical book I have, it was a first printing from 2009, but according to Goodreads, based on my cover, this is the 2011 edition.
Either way. I picked this up on the cheep when it was still new, I go in and out with comics and I was on a binge at the time. The shop I frequented most at the time was going out of business, and I picked this up for between $1 and $5 when it's cover price was $20. I read it again recently because honestly, I didn't really remember anything about it. You'd think that means it's not very good, but I don't think that's the case at all. It could have failed to leave an impression on me for any of a number of reason. But now that I've reread it, what do I think
I was kind of thinking to myself how the art was very good, but not quite top level, professional publisher quality. But so very close to that level. I was also kind of thinking how the whole thing kind of has a web comic feel to it. Well, I didn't look into it back then, but I did this time and that's exactly that this is. The first six issues of a web comic that got published by IDW. I am not this work's intended audience, and I wasn't when I originally read it either. This is teen romance. And for what it is, it's very well done. The hook is Bea is a high school girl living a fairly normal high school life, but when she sleeps she has these super vivid dreams about being in events of the Revolutionary War. The potential romance in her dreams is having effects and causing problems for her real life potential romantic prospects.
It's pretty good, and I'm sure if I was the intended audience It'd be just that much better. Will I personally be seeking out the rest of the story? To be honest, I'm not sure. As far as I can tell based on limited research, the comic has it's own page that is still up, and IDW did print two other collected TPBs. However, as I understand it, the last TPB was published in 2014, and the web series didn't stop updating until 2017. So even if I wanted to buy the other volumes to support the creator, at some point I'd be forced to finish it on the site for free. I will likely get around to it eventually, but I've so much reading to do, both of graphic novels, and my usual fair.
Either way. I picked this up on the cheep when it was still new, I go in and out with comics and I was on a binge at the time. The shop I frequented most at the time was going out of business, and I picked this up for between $1 and $5 when it's cover price was $20. I read it again recently because honestly, I didn't really remember anything about it. You'd think that means it's not very good, but I don't think that's the case at all. It could have failed to leave an impression on me for any of a number of reason. But now that I've reread it, what do I think
I was kind of thinking to myself how the art was very good, but not quite top level, professional publisher quality. But so very close to that level. I was also kind of thinking how the whole thing kind of has a web comic feel to it. Well, I didn't look into it back then, but I did this time and that's exactly that this is. The first six issues of a web comic that got published by IDW. I am not this work's intended audience, and I wasn't when I originally read it either. This is teen romance. And for what it is, it's very well done. The hook is Bea is a high school girl living a fairly normal high school life, but when she sleeps she has these super vivid dreams about being in events of the Revolutionary War. The potential romance in her dreams is having effects and causing problems for her real life potential romantic prospects.
It's pretty good, and I'm sure if I was the intended audience It'd be just that much better. Will I personally be seeking out the rest of the story? To be honest, I'm not sure. As far as I can tell based on limited research, the comic has it's own page that is still up, and IDW did print two other collected TPBs. However, as I understand it, the last TPB was published in 2014, and the web series didn't stop updating until 2017. So even if I wanted to buy the other volumes to support the creator, at some point I'd be forced to finish it on the site for free. I will likely get around to it eventually, but I've so much reading to do, both of graphic novels, and my usual fair.
November 28, 2017
Cliffhanger! Oh, this was so good. I think it's my favorite graphic novel ever.
Beatrice Whaley is your basic average 17-year-old girl whose goal is definitely not to save the world. She has a good group of friends, love of the dramatic arts, and workaholic parents. Things are looking up for her when she nails the lead role of Juliet and her 4-year crush Ben finally asks her out. But Bea really couldn't care less about these victories, because she's in love with a Revolutionary War soldier.
The night before, Bea had a dream unlike any other. It felt so real. She was kissing a Revolutionary War soldier. And every time she sleeps, the "dream" picks up where it left off. She learns that the soldiers name is Alan Warren, a compatriot of Nathan Hale. In the real world, Beatrice visits her mom's event at an art museum, and sees a painting called "The Death of Warren." She must get back to 1776 and warn her new beau before it's too late!
I loved this graphic novel to bits. The Revolutionary War came alive for me through the vivid illustrations and suspenseful plot. I really like the author's timeline of the American Revolution in the beginning of the book. Beatrice was a relatable, funny heroine and the supporting characters were all wonderfully developed. But beyond that, the art is stunning and each page is a masterpiece. Every aspect of the book drew me in. I even got my mom hooked on this series, for crying out loud.
But I have one burning question: who is she going to choose? The 18th century apple farmer-turned-soldier or the 21st century quarterback-turned-thespian?
Love time travel/romance? Love American History? (If not, do you want to love American history?) Then, HELLO! Read this book!
Beatrice Whaley is your basic average 17-year-old girl whose goal is definitely not to save the world. She has a good group of friends, love of the dramatic arts, and workaholic parents. Things are looking up for her when she nails the lead role of Juliet and her 4-year crush Ben finally asks her out. But Bea really couldn't care less about these victories, because she's in love with a Revolutionary War soldier.
The night before, Bea had a dream unlike any other. It felt so real. She was kissing a Revolutionary War soldier. And every time she sleeps, the "dream" picks up where it left off. She learns that the soldiers name is Alan Warren, a compatriot of Nathan Hale. In the real world, Beatrice visits her mom's event at an art museum, and sees a painting called "The Death of Warren." She must get back to 1776 and warn her new beau before it's too late!
I loved this graphic novel to bits. The Revolutionary War came alive for me through the vivid illustrations and suspenseful plot. I really like the author's timeline of the American Revolution in the beginning of the book. Beatrice was a relatable, funny heroine and the supporting characters were all wonderfully developed. But beyond that, the art is stunning and each page is a masterpiece. Every aspect of the book drew me in. I even got my mom hooked on this series, for crying out loud.
But I have one burning question: who is she going to choose? The 18th century apple farmer-turned-soldier or the 21st century quarterback-turned-thespian?
Love time travel/romance? Love American History? (If not, do you want to love American history?) Then, HELLO! Read this book!
August 23, 2017
What can I say except that I love, love, love every single thing that Lora Innes puts out. She really is the BEST. If you haven't read her Dreamer series then begin with this one. You will be hooked right away!
August 20, 2022
Absolutely adore these books! Amazing story! Incredible artwork! Makes you feel like you are in the American Revolution! I'm a historian, and the amount of accurate facts in these books is so refreshing. Could not recommend them more!!!!
February 19, 2023
So, so good! I love this comic! My only complaint is that Bea can seem a bit selfish sometimes (all the time), but this series is so good that I'm convinced that that is a character flaw she is working through.
July 31, 2017
A neat way to include some history into comic so that it reaches more comic readers.
September 9, 2017
This is fun and very swoony if I can make that a word.
December 13, 2017
Great story, easy to follow and quite interesting.
February 2, 2018
I really enjoyed it. Some of the artistic choices (font stuff) annoyed me but over all great illustrations.
April 29, 2020
Building curriculum for US History course - getting a class set for 2021
June 18, 2022
So far, a really fun story that combines a 2000s teen drama with the American Revolutionary War. Can't wait to read the next volume.
September 26, 2023
Did not realize this was an online read. Very good for middle school and high school.
July 1, 2025
4.5 stars!🌟
December 22, 2009
Reason for Reading: this book is a cybils award nominee.
Summary: Bea Whaley, 17, wakes up one morning after having a dream where she meets and kisses a young man. They are both dressed in old-fashioned clothing and when Bea awakes the dream feels so real. So real in fact that she can't get it out of her head all day. The next night she picks up her dream where she left off and figures out that she is in the American Revolution and the man is Allan Warren part of a military group called the Knowlton Ranger's. They have rescued her from kidnap by the British and are trying to get her home. Though she isn't helping matters as she has become fascinated with the handsome, God-fearing, courageous Allan Warren who seems to be in love with her, only they've had some fight he won't tell her about as she remembers nothing prior to her entering the dream. When she wakes into her own real life she tries to go on with things as normal but the guy she's had the hots for, for four years suddenly asks her out and she's not that into him all of a sudden. All she can think about is Allen. She falls asleep in class, she can't get to sleep at night and takes her mother's sleeping pills missing a day of school as she oversleeps. The dreams are not simply dreams to her anymore they feel so real ... and perhaps they are.
Comment: This is a fabulous story! The relationships between the high school kids is real, their dialogue is spontaneous and true to life. Bea is a character we get to know very quickly; she's friendly, kind, perky, one of the popular girls at school. But she has a temper and sense of indignation that comes out when her cousin's teasing goes too far. As she enters the 1776 era, she takes her 21st century girl attitude with her by refusing to be shuttled around by the men and 'taken care of'. She takes charge of her situations and at the same time she is quite charmed by the gentlemanly behaviour of the men towards her as a woman, and the chivalry unheard of in the 21st century does help warm her heart to these men of yesteryear.
I have one slight problem and that is with the cover. Why the obvious cheesecake pose? The illustrator does love to draw cleavage in the story, but this female on the cover is not a character in the book, nor does our main character ever dress up in full military uniform. The art isn't even characteristic of what can be found inside which is much more realistic and angular. It just seems to be a cheap shot at a cheesecake illustration to get men/boys to pick up the book, which feels strange coming from a female author/illustrator.
Otherwise ......
A rollicking good, fun book with lots of adventure and derring-do. Action all the way through. The dream sequences fill most of the book, but there is also enough of a parallel story going on in her 'real' world to bring a cohesive two part plot to the table. This is a book that will appeal to all, the strong spirited female character will satisfy girls and the military action of the war will satisfy the boys. While ultimately a love story, this is not a soppy romance, but oh so much more. Highly recommended.
For those who like to read online this is a webcomic available at http://www.thedreamercomic.com/. Volume 1 covers chapters 1-6. I don't like reading these things a chapter at a time, so I'll be waiting until Volume 2 comes out in hardcopy before I continue on with the story.
Summary: Bea Whaley, 17, wakes up one morning after having a dream where she meets and kisses a young man. They are both dressed in old-fashioned clothing and when Bea awakes the dream feels so real. So real in fact that she can't get it out of her head all day. The next night she picks up her dream where she left off and figures out that she is in the American Revolution and the man is Allan Warren part of a military group called the Knowlton Ranger's. They have rescued her from kidnap by the British and are trying to get her home. Though she isn't helping matters as she has become fascinated with the handsome, God-fearing, courageous Allan Warren who seems to be in love with her, only they've had some fight he won't tell her about as she remembers nothing prior to her entering the dream. When she wakes into her own real life she tries to go on with things as normal but the guy she's had the hots for, for four years suddenly asks her out and she's not that into him all of a sudden. All she can think about is Allen. She falls asleep in class, she can't get to sleep at night and takes her mother's sleeping pills missing a day of school as she oversleeps. The dreams are not simply dreams to her anymore they feel so real ... and perhaps they are.
Comment: This is a fabulous story! The relationships between the high school kids is real, their dialogue is spontaneous and true to life. Bea is a character we get to know very quickly; she's friendly, kind, perky, one of the popular girls at school. But she has a temper and sense of indignation that comes out when her cousin's teasing goes too far. As she enters the 1776 era, she takes her 21st century girl attitude with her by refusing to be shuttled around by the men and 'taken care of'. She takes charge of her situations and at the same time she is quite charmed by the gentlemanly behaviour of the men towards her as a woman, and the chivalry unheard of in the 21st century does help warm her heart to these men of yesteryear.
I have one slight problem and that is with the cover. Why the obvious cheesecake pose? The illustrator does love to draw cleavage in the story, but this female on the cover is not a character in the book, nor does our main character ever dress up in full military uniform. The art isn't even characteristic of what can be found inside which is much more realistic and angular. It just seems to be a cheap shot at a cheesecake illustration to get men/boys to pick up the book, which feels strange coming from a female author/illustrator.
Otherwise ......
A rollicking good, fun book with lots of adventure and derring-do. Action all the way through. The dream sequences fill most of the book, but there is also enough of a parallel story going on in her 'real' world to bring a cohesive two part plot to the table. This is a book that will appeal to all, the strong spirited female character will satisfy girls and the military action of the war will satisfy the boys. While ultimately a love story, this is not a soppy romance, but oh so much more. Highly recommended.
For those who like to read online this is a webcomic available at http://www.thedreamercomic.com/. Volume 1 covers chapters 1-6. I don't like reading these things a chapter at a time, so I'll be waiting until Volume 2 comes out in hardcopy before I continue on with the story.
April 17, 2011
‘The Dreamer’ is an online comic created by Lora Innes, which has recently gone into publication with IDW and is now available for purchase from Amazon.
Innes used to draw for Nickelodeon, Mattel and Simon & Schuster, among others, but now devotes her time to this fabulous online comic.
I discovered ‘The Dreamer’ about a year ago, and now my Friday is not complete without my ‘Dreamer’ update. The online comic is currently into its 8th issue, with each issue being between 25-28 pages long with a weekly 2-page update (unless Innes states otherwise). The comic is totally free to view online, and Innes currently has 3 short stories in PDF format available for purchase (I bought and loved her ‘prologue’ story “A most agreeable Thanksgiving” – that’s how obsessed I am!)
I absolutely love this comic. I am Australian, so I know next to zilch about the Revolutionary war. Innes is a history-nut and does pain-staking research on everything from the major players in the war to 1700’s dress design – and all the research pays off. I learn a little something new about the war in every issue I read, but I’m never bogged down by information or historical facts. This is mostly because Innes has intertwined the historical setting so seamlessly with the time travel plot – the war itself has become a character in the story, raising the stakes for Beatrice and Alan as their romance blooms amidst the chaotic setting.
While the comic does switch between modern day and 1776, Innes has done an incredible job of fleshing out both periods by including a procession of interesting secondary characters to populate Alan and Beatrice’s respective worlds. When Bea isn’t carousing around 1776, she’s back to her regular role as high school misfit, pining after football jock, Ben Cato. When Alan isn’t rescuing Bea from impending disaster, he’s goofing off with best friend and fellow patrior, Nathan Hale (of “I only regret that I have but one life to give my country” fame).
This story reminds me a lot of Diana Gabaldon’s ‘Outlander’ series (but a PG comic version, obviously). There’s the time travel plot, and the romance between modern girl and a man hundreds of years in the past. And don’t let the historic setting fool you; ‘The Dreamer’ is first and foremost a romance.
It’s the easiest thing to check out this online comic. It’s totally, 100% free – and I guarantee it will not disappoint. Please, please, please check it out.
Innes used to draw for Nickelodeon, Mattel and Simon & Schuster, among others, but now devotes her time to this fabulous online comic.
I discovered ‘The Dreamer’ about a year ago, and now my Friday is not complete without my ‘Dreamer’ update. The online comic is currently into its 8th issue, with each issue being between 25-28 pages long with a weekly 2-page update (unless Innes states otherwise). The comic is totally free to view online, and Innes currently has 3 short stories in PDF format available for purchase (I bought and loved her ‘prologue’ story “A most agreeable Thanksgiving” – that’s how obsessed I am!)
I absolutely love this comic. I am Australian, so I know next to zilch about the Revolutionary war. Innes is a history-nut and does pain-staking research on everything from the major players in the war to 1700’s dress design – and all the research pays off. I learn a little something new about the war in every issue I read, but I’m never bogged down by information or historical facts. This is mostly because Innes has intertwined the historical setting so seamlessly with the time travel plot – the war itself has become a character in the story, raising the stakes for Beatrice and Alan as their romance blooms amidst the chaotic setting.
While the comic does switch between modern day and 1776, Innes has done an incredible job of fleshing out both periods by including a procession of interesting secondary characters to populate Alan and Beatrice’s respective worlds. When Bea isn’t carousing around 1776, she’s back to her regular role as high school misfit, pining after football jock, Ben Cato. When Alan isn’t rescuing Bea from impending disaster, he’s goofing off with best friend and fellow patrior, Nathan Hale (of “I only regret that I have but one life to give my country” fame).
This story reminds me a lot of Diana Gabaldon’s ‘Outlander’ series (but a PG comic version, obviously). There’s the time travel plot, and the romance between modern girl and a man hundreds of years in the past. And don’t let the historic setting fool you; ‘The Dreamer’ is first and foremost a romance.
It’s the easiest thing to check out this online comic. It’s totally, 100% free – and I guarantee it will not disappoint. Please, please, please check it out.
March 23, 2021
In this historical fantasy, a contemporary high school girl finds herself transported in dreams to the time of the American Revolution, where she falls for a handsome young soldier and interacts with versions of historical figures such as Nathan Hale. The story ping-pongs between waking life (high school) and the Revolutionary dreamworld, which becomes increasingly vivid and compelling to the heroine, so much so that her romantic and social relationships in the present become stymied. I could have done without the fantastical framing and the high school stuff; I wanted even more of the history, although that too is shaped by the conventions of romance fiction in a way that doesn’t click for me, and Innes doesn't seem to have figured out quite how to explain her visiting high-schooler to the Revolutionary milieu.
The Dreamer is a long step beyond the straitened, generic stories of, say, most superhero comics; it is a tale in which decoding emotional cues, navigating social complications, and standing up for relationships really matter. In this it has much in common with popular shôjo manga imports, though it's committed to a more quasi-realistic comic book aesthetic, reminding me of Jenni Gregory or Colleen Doran. Innes is an able and enthusiastic cartoonist in that mode (though the story was initially serialized online, it looks very comic book-like). To my eyes the book is undermined a bit by thick, cloying colors and a Photoshop-like aesthetic; I'd like to see a less obviously digital palette, to evoke the historical sections more subtly (the trick of bordering all the historical sections in a dark color, almost black, doesn't work for me).
The main problem for me is how The Dreamer subordinates a fascinating historical period to the heavy-handed conventions of both teen comedy and the historical romance genre (Innes knows very well that she's dealing in the spectacle of heaving bodices and women watching men be men). In that sense it feels generic even though it's obviously personal work. On the plus side, Innes is happy to admit young women's sexuality and desire for contact; her protagonist is knowing in that respect. And the rom-com repartee leavens the overwrought stuff drawn from period romance: Innes has a sense of humor to balance out the rapturous, swooning bits. I gather this combination has won many fans to The Dreamer's ongoing serialization online. Me, I'm too curmudgeonly for this.
The Dreamer is a long step beyond the straitened, generic stories of, say, most superhero comics; it is a tale in which decoding emotional cues, navigating social complications, and standing up for relationships really matter. In this it has much in common with popular shôjo manga imports, though it's committed to a more quasi-realistic comic book aesthetic, reminding me of Jenni Gregory or Colleen Doran. Innes is an able and enthusiastic cartoonist in that mode (though the story was initially serialized online, it looks very comic book-like). To my eyes the book is undermined a bit by thick, cloying colors and a Photoshop-like aesthetic; I'd like to see a less obviously digital palette, to evoke the historical sections more subtly (the trick of bordering all the historical sections in a dark color, almost black, doesn't work for me).
The main problem for me is how The Dreamer subordinates a fascinating historical period to the heavy-handed conventions of both teen comedy and the historical romance genre (Innes knows very well that she's dealing in the spectacle of heaving bodices and women watching men be men). In that sense it feels generic even though it's obviously personal work. On the plus side, Innes is happy to admit young women's sexuality and desire for contact; her protagonist is knowing in that respect. And the rom-com repartee leavens the overwrought stuff drawn from period romance: Innes has a sense of humor to balance out the rapturous, swooning bits. I gather this combination has won many fans to The Dreamer's ongoing serialization online. Me, I'm too curmudgeonly for this.
September 11, 2014
In this graphic novel, teenager Beatrice Whaley is your typical Bostonian teenager. She tries out for the school play, hangs out with her friends, gets nervous around her crush and sleeps through class. Except she has weird dreams. Very vivid weird dreams.
She dreams she is back in the Revolution, a prisoner of General William Howe. She is rescued by a young Continental officer named Alan Warren, who seems to be a friend of hers. Or perhaps more of a friend. He brings her back to camp where she meets Nathan Hale. The two become friends as Alan tries to get her back to Boston. But she and Hale end up in the middle of the battle of Brooklyn Heights. Will they make it?
Meanwhile, her dreams start to affect her waking life. She grows irritable and screws up her date with her crush. Can she sort everything out?
I discovered this graphic novel while attending Anime Boston. Innes was given a spotlight and I saw it in the magazine they give out at these conventions. Intrigued, I wanted to stop at her table. As two of my friends rested their feet, another came with me. And I got to meet Lora. She was really nice and really passionate about American history. And the people working her table were really passionate about her graphic novels. We chatted for a bit and I left with the first book. I couldn't wait to read it.
And I was not disappointed. I'll get the artwork out of the way because I don't consider myself an expert or very knowledgable on that. For comics and graphic novels, all my knowledge comes from "Atop the 4th Wall." But I liked the artwork of "The Dreamer." Beatrice and the others looked like real humans. They inhabited real looking places and not vague backgrounds. When Beatrice goes to the 18th century, everything looks historically accurate.
For the most part, Innes gets her history right. There might be some artistic license taken here or there but it's nothing too big.
The story is intriguing and leaves the reader with questions they will want answered. Why did Howe take Beatrice? What does she know? Why is this happening to her?
Beatrice feels like a real character. She can be dramatic and spaces out a bit, especially around her crush. But she cares about her friends. And she's serious about acting. She has realistic reactions to her predicament--though taking her mother's sleeping pills might not have been advised.
I highly recommend this series.
She dreams she is back in the Revolution, a prisoner of General William Howe. She is rescued by a young Continental officer named Alan Warren, who seems to be a friend of hers. Or perhaps more of a friend. He brings her back to camp where she meets Nathan Hale. The two become friends as Alan tries to get her back to Boston. But she and Hale end up in the middle of the battle of Brooklyn Heights. Will they make it?
Meanwhile, her dreams start to affect her waking life. She grows irritable and screws up her date with her crush. Can she sort everything out?
I discovered this graphic novel while attending Anime Boston. Innes was given a spotlight and I saw it in the magazine they give out at these conventions. Intrigued, I wanted to stop at her table. As two of my friends rested their feet, another came with me. And I got to meet Lora. She was really nice and really passionate about American history. And the people working her table were really passionate about her graphic novels. We chatted for a bit and I left with the first book. I couldn't wait to read it.
And I was not disappointed. I'll get the artwork out of the way because I don't consider myself an expert or very knowledgable on that. For comics and graphic novels, all my knowledge comes from "Atop the 4th Wall." But I liked the artwork of "The Dreamer." Beatrice and the others looked like real humans. They inhabited real looking places and not vague backgrounds. When Beatrice goes to the 18th century, everything looks historically accurate.
For the most part, Innes gets her history right. There might be some artistic license taken here or there but it's nothing too big.
The story is intriguing and leaves the reader with questions they will want answered. Why did Howe take Beatrice? What does she know? Why is this happening to her?
Beatrice feels like a real character. She can be dramatic and spaces out a bit, especially around her crush. But she cares about her friends. And she's serious about acting. She has realistic reactions to her predicament--though taking her mother's sleeping pills might not have been advised.
I highly recommend this series.
February 21, 2017
3.5 out of 5 stars
The art I really like, the story is a smudge implausible but it teaches a lot about history at the same times
The art I really like, the story is a smudge implausible but it teaches a lot about history at the same times
July 29, 2015
This is the first graphic novel/comic book I've read, and if more of them are like this, it definitely won't be my last. I've debated reading a comic before (mainly because I love the Marvel arcs), but have always felt overwhelmed by the options and didn't want to commit to the research I felt it'd involved. Goodreads itself actually recommended The Dreamer comics to me, and when I checked it out, I saw the author offered it free on her website. (which is awesome btw)
The Dreamer has so much to offer: historical fiction, suspense, action, romance, and even mystery (how are her dreams so real? and later...which part is reality; is there a psychological reason? time travel?). There were so much I loved about this comic. It was refreshing to see high school kids act like actual teenagers- fawning over crushes, feeling distant and disagreeable with their parents, the petty fights with friends. And of course the dreams, when history came in to play, was so action packed and emotionally ridden. These sequences were my favorite.
I really felt Bea's turmoil as she first found the dreams disconcerting and later became obsessed with them, spending almost every waken minute thinking about Alan, Nathan, and the other Patriots. I also liked how Bea's character stayed essentially the same, whether in present day or the 1700s. There were subtle differences (there's no way she could get away with being a 21st century girl back then...), but her overall personality remained unchanged. It helped with the cohesiveness of the story and also made for some great dream scenes.
As Bea becomes more invested in her dream world, she begins to neglect her reality, and she has to deal with the consequences. Like Bea, I am thoroughly invested in her American Revolution dreams and cannot wait to see what happens next.
The Dreamer has so much to offer: historical fiction, suspense, action, romance, and even mystery (how are her dreams so real? and later...which part is reality; is there a psychological reason? time travel?). There were so much I loved about this comic. It was refreshing to see high school kids act like actual teenagers- fawning over crushes, feeling distant and disagreeable with their parents, the petty fights with friends. And of course the dreams, when history came in to play, was so action packed and emotionally ridden. These sequences were my favorite.
I really felt Bea's turmoil as she first found the dreams disconcerting and later became obsessed with them, spending almost every waken minute thinking about Alan, Nathan, and the other Patriots. I also liked how Bea's character stayed essentially the same, whether in present day or the 1700s. There were subtle differences (there's no way she could get away with being a 21st century girl back then...), but her overall personality remained unchanged. It helped with the cohesiveness of the story and also made for some great dream scenes.
As Bea becomes more invested in her dream world, she begins to neglect her reality, and she has to deal with the consequences. Like Bea, I am thoroughly invested in her American Revolution dreams and cannot wait to see what happens next.
July 28, 2012
Summary: Bea has been having strange dreams that are so vivid that they seem real. In her dreams she involved with a handsome soldier Alan Warren who is a ranger in the Revolutionary war. Even though they are distracting her from her everyday life Bea plunges into a dreamworld that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. With romance, adventure and danger are they just dreams or something more? Add a dash of real life romance and the everyday struggles of school and friends Bea soon finds herself wondering if its better to stick with the fantasy.
Awards and Recommendations: None
Themes:
Revolutionary war
Knowlton's Rangers
Romance
Relationships
Dreams/meanings
Family conflict
Friendship
Historical adventure/danger
General Washington
Independance
Comments: It is hard to find good graphic novels for teen girls that are not candy fluff and one dimensional flops. The Dreamer fills a much needed niche with a good complex (but not overly so) storyline, romance, adventure, danger and life choices that teen girls might face. Bea is a typical teenager with almost unbelievable dreams. Innes does a great job of making the reader believe and relate to the dream world she has created. The added historical reference is well placed and fits in with the story without making the reader feel like their reading a textbook. I highly recommend this for any school or public libraries graphic novel section. You can also read most of the first book for free online to formulate your own opinion and to see if it fits in your collection.
Extensions: This would be a great addition to a Revolutionary War study. Students could research the Knowlton Rangers and their contributions to the war effort. Additional studies could be done on how women and young teens played roles in the fight for our independance.
Awards and Recommendations: None
Themes:
Revolutionary war
Knowlton's Rangers
Romance
Relationships
Dreams/meanings
Family conflict
Friendship
Historical adventure/danger
General Washington
Independance
Comments: It is hard to find good graphic novels for teen girls that are not candy fluff and one dimensional flops. The Dreamer fills a much needed niche with a good complex (but not overly so) storyline, romance, adventure, danger and life choices that teen girls might face. Bea is a typical teenager with almost unbelievable dreams. Innes does a great job of making the reader believe and relate to the dream world she has created. The added historical reference is well placed and fits in with the story without making the reader feel like their reading a textbook. I highly recommend this for any school or public libraries graphic novel section. You can also read most of the first book for free online to formulate your own opinion and to see if it fits in your collection.
Extensions: This would be a great addition to a Revolutionary War study. Students could research the Knowlton Rangers and their contributions to the war effort. Additional studies could be done on how women and young teens played roles in the fight for our independance.
June 22, 2012
I don't think this is for me. Between the heroine, Beatrice, being an "average high school student" (why are they always in high school??) and her friends being Basil Expositions at every turn, I just can't get into it. Also, people's reactions just aren't realistic. Her (male) cousin gets super pissed off for a pretty dumb reason and seems way too involved in Beatrice's business. I don't know about anyone else, but my male cousins cared <0% whether I asked my crush out or not. My female cousins only cared maybe .003% more than that. Maybe if he was her brother, it could be a little more believable. Another example of unrealistic reactions: Beatrice gets so angry at a teacher's mildly sarcastic comment that she wants to take legal action. All this flying off the handle just reinforces the immature feel of the story. It's probably just me, though. I think I'm too old for this. I could see a high schooler really liking it.
The dream sequences, where Beatrice seems to travel back to Revolutionary War times, are more interesting. But only marginally more so. Beatrice is buffeted about by a bunch of guys and by a rebel soldier who is intended to be her dream love interest. This man spends more time bossing Beatrice around than anything else. He is also drawn with this...scowl on his face a lot of the time. I'm sure it's intended to invoke "strong, serious and sexy" but it only serves to give him a major case of Doucheface. To be fair, I didn't read very far, but it appeared to be setting up this love triangle with Beatrice as the token. The cover for issue 2 even had a picture of the soldier pointing a rifle (!) at Beatrice's current high school crush, with Beatrice smiling blithely in between them. I think I can see where this is going. No thanks!
The dream sequences, where Beatrice seems to travel back to Revolutionary War times, are more interesting. But only marginally more so. Beatrice is buffeted about by a bunch of guys and by a rebel soldier who is intended to be her dream love interest. This man spends more time bossing Beatrice around than anything else. He is also drawn with this...scowl on his face a lot of the time. I'm sure it's intended to invoke "strong, serious and sexy" but it only serves to give him a major case of Doucheface. To be fair, I didn't read very far, but it appeared to be setting up this love triangle with Beatrice as the token. The cover for issue 2 even had a picture of the soldier pointing a rifle (!) at Beatrice's current high school crush, with Beatrice smiling blithely in between them. I think I can see where this is going. No thanks!
May 18, 2015
The American Revolution fascinates me. It's romantic to think about the days when America was struggling towards its independence and the dreams of freedom we still put hope in today.
Although I like The American Revolution as a setting...there's not a lot of historical fiction, romantic or otherwise, about this time period. There's some books for young readers like American Girl. And there's the old Swamp Fox tv series from Disney. But that's about it.
So, I love that this graphic novel is set in the American Revolution. Unlike some historic settings (medieval, regency, westerns) there's not really a formula for the birth of the nation. The author had to do her research.
The main character, Bea, seemingly time travels whenever she falls asleep. The story begins as she's passionately kissed by Alan Warren, a member of Knowlton's Rangers, who tells her that he thought she was dead. Way to start the story. At first, Bea thinks her dreams are just dreams. But as the plot thickens, the dream starts overtaking her reality.
It reads like a good YA novel. I could see it as a series on CW or ABC Family. I first learned about the book from Netgalley, so I had no idea it was originally a webcomic. My loss! That deepens my respect for the story. Typically, webcomics are more unique than a lot of mainstream comics, and it certainly rings true for this one. If it wasn't for free webcomics back in the day, I probably wouldn't be hooked on graphic novels today.
I'm very curious how this one will turn out. Will Bea decide to live in her dream world? Or will she find the modern day version of Alan?
Although I like The American Revolution as a setting...there's not a lot of historical fiction, romantic or otherwise, about this time period. There's some books for young readers like American Girl. And there's the old Swamp Fox tv series from Disney. But that's about it.
So, I love that this graphic novel is set in the American Revolution. Unlike some historic settings (medieval, regency, westerns) there's not really a formula for the birth of the nation. The author had to do her research.
The main character, Bea, seemingly time travels whenever she falls asleep. The story begins as she's passionately kissed by Alan Warren, a member of Knowlton's Rangers, who tells her that he thought she was dead. Way to start the story. At first, Bea thinks her dreams are just dreams. But as the plot thickens, the dream starts overtaking her reality.
It reads like a good YA novel. I could see it as a series on CW or ABC Family. I first learned about the book from Netgalley, so I had no idea it was originally a webcomic. My loss! That deepens my respect for the story. Typically, webcomics are more unique than a lot of mainstream comics, and it certainly rings true for this one. If it wasn't for free webcomics back in the day, I probably wouldn't be hooked on graphic novels today.
I'm very curious how this one will turn out. Will Bea decide to live in her dream world? Or will she find the modern day version of Alan?
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