The Dream Runners

It’s a good, unique concept. In the Hindu folklore pov, some things didn’t sit well with me. The best thing about this book is the male main character. A very well written story with poetic imagery.

(Voluntarily reviewed an ARC of the book on For The Love of Fictional Worlds)The plotline that I gleaned from the blurb had me really intrigued and I couldn’t wait to pick it up. Sadly, a risky pregnancy and then a baby had other ideas. But pick it up I did and I thoroughly enjoyed it too.•The rich magical world of Nagalok inspired from the rich Hindu Mythology and the enmity between Nagas and Garudas is told from the POVs of two individuals - Tanvi, a dream runner freed from all emotions and memories of her mortal life and Venkat, the dream smith who trades on the dreams that dream runners bring to him.•While this is a beautiful and absolutely stunning magical world that the author has weaved; there is still quite a bit of repetition involved within the plot - and while I enjoyed being immersed in a world where cultures, traditions, dressing and language are mine, there were still times I wish that the author had cut parts of it!•Still, a stand-alone fantasy - this is a beautifully written intriguing world built by the author which will appeal not only to those who feel represented within it; but also to those for whom this world is new 🤌🏼

Seven years ago, Tanvi was taken to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners. She have no more memory of her life before that. Human children are freed of all memory and emotion, and their job is to collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court.One of Tanvi harvest goes wrong and she soon starting to remember her old life. Confuse she ask for help to Venkat, the dreamsmith , who is responsible of the Dreams Runners. He will help her on her quest for answers. But that could lead to a terrifying truth, one that could lead the naga realm into a land of nightmares.I have really love this duology.

I absolutely LOVE Shveta Thakrar's writing. Her books are beautifully written and unique. It's easy to get lost in the world she creates. Fabulous read!

My interest waxed and waned in this book but it was very enjoyable none the less. The world is very immersive. I hadnt read a lot from this culture and I feel I learned a lot from this book. The characters are artfully made and move well within the story.