This book is fluff, fluff, fluff and then some stuff. It's one of those easy, breezy, summer reads, where you want a book that has a lot of romance but still takes you on a fantastical adventure.

The biggest issue for me was the pacing, at some points, it seemed as though the protags were thrown into situations so the reader can find out about a particular power, or another reveal, or create drama. I'm not a fan of this sort of narrative.

Also, the angst between the two leads could have been solved with some conversations, but, Rogan seemed OK with making Wolfe an enemy based on just his father's action; something that didn't seem a part of Rogan's character.

Overall, I'd recommend it if you want a fluffy read that won't make you pull your hair out. Bonus points for no love triangle or insta-love. ( )

Don't let the cover fool you into thinking this is just another modern romance novel. It's one of the best fantasy adventure stories I've read in years. Took me quite by surprise and reads along the same vein as "The Princesses of Barmare". If you haven't checked either of those out, you're missing out. So hurry, pick this fantastic stand-alone up and do what I did, devour it in one day! ( )

Slumber was an enjoyable read although I feel myself feeling the same things after reading a Samantha Young’s book. The storylines are always very interesting and creative however I always experience face palm moments regarding the heroines.

Particularly in Slumber, Rogan is so ignorant and one minded where Wolfe is concerned that it makes her a very one dimensional character and completely unrealistic- not to mention very irritating. Throughout the book I felt myself wanting to shake her out of her childish ignorance.

What really saved the book for me is the fantasy aspect of the novel. I truly respect authors who are able to create such an amazing and imaginative world and Slumber certainly did not let me down there. All in all I would give the book a higher rating if the heroine was more realistic and not as frustrating. ( )

Originally reviewed at Witchmag's Boekenplank

I really loved this book. But firs of all I want an applause for Wolfe. I have nothing but praise for him. It must have been so hard to persevere all these years. Especially after he’s finally made some progress, only to return to the starting point. But he still won’t give up! He’s just perfect, if only Rogan could see this…

At times I was less thrilled with Rogan. Although she’s got everything I love in a heroine (sarcasm / sense of humor / go-getter), there are still things where she can improve: stubbornness and the typical YA-heroine problem, not being able to oversee what the consequences of her actions could be. I repeatedly smacked my hand to my head from sheer disbelief. How can someone be this naïve? On the other hand, those two treats of her made the book way more interesting ;)

The world was well-developed. It reminded me off a Medieval society. Only difference was that there’s magic ^^ It almost felt like a utopia, where everyone lived in peace. This is only because the Kral has magic that calms everyone’s nerves. It suppresses aggressive tendencies. Besides the magic of the Kral, there’s a variety of magic one can have, from Seeker magic, such as Rogan has, to fire magic. However what intrigued me the most in this world were the different classes, like the Kral or Grof and the wide variety of places Rogan visits It felt like such a diverse world!

When I compare this book to Samantha Young’s other books (Lunarmorte and Fire Spirits) I’m a bit surprised to see there weren’t any important secondary characters. Not that I’m complaining about too much Wolfe and Rogan, they are pretty good main characters, I just noticed it and at times missed the comedic relieve these characters bring.

The thing I liked the most in this story were the romantic moments. The times that Wolfe and Rogan weren’t bickering ^^ It felt so raw every time, so great. I could actually feel the tension building till I had to look away. It felt that intense^^ And at the same time it was beautiful written, too. I even reread some parts, because they were just… I can’t describe what I really felt, but it was close to perfection…

Conclusion

4 HEARTS. A great book, that I kept reading till I finished near dawn. I just had to know the ending. Wolfe’s stubbornness determination surprised me every time. Rogan’s pigheadedness stubbornness and at times lack of thinking was a different story. The world was beautifully described, with lots of opportunities for new books ^^ The romantic scenes are one of the best I’ve seen and definitely reread worthy. In short: I highly recommend reading this book! ( )

I have some serious issues with this book despite liking the romance so much esp. around the way sexual violence are used as plot devices. ( )