Dreamslinger
a thrilling new fantasy series from bestselling author Graci Kim
Published on 29. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-83587-058-7 (ISBN)
Description
Amari and the Night Brothers meets Pokemon in this thrilling start to Graci Kim's brand-new fantasy series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul, meals magically appear based on your mood and dreams literally come to life!
Dare to enter a world of secrets and spells, where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies, and your wildest dreams - or your darkest nightmares - come to life before your eyes. . . .
Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a refuge for children born with genetic mutations that transport them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep. But this magic can be unpredictable - even deadly. After all, it was only ten years ago when members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers caused the Great Outburst - a tragedy that killed hundreds of people, including Aria's mum.
Since then, Aria's dad has become the leading expert on dreamslinger welfare, which means Aria knows exactly what it takes to keep society (and slingers) safe: separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression.
So when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk - home of the Royal League - opens their dreamslinger trials to teenage slingers from around the world, Aria knows what she must do: join the Trials and take down the League from the inside.
But the Trials introduce Aria to a world of wondrous magic and friendship, a world where she finally feels like she belongs. And as dark secrets from the past are revealed - ones that make Aria question her very identity - she becomes even more determined to discover the truth for herself. She just has to survive the Trials first.
Dare to enter a world of secrets and spells, where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies, and your wildest dreams - or your darkest nightmares - come to life before your eyes. . . .
Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at the Resthaven Home for Dreamslingers, a refuge for children born with genetic mutations that transport them to a powerfully magical realm while they sleep. But this magic can be unpredictable - even deadly. After all, it was only ten years ago when members of the Royal League of Dreamslingers caused the Great Outburst - a tragedy that killed hundreds of people, including Aria's mum.
Since then, Aria's dad has become the leading expert on dreamslinger welfare, which means Aria knows exactly what it takes to keep society (and slingers) safe: separation, identification, and most importantly, power suppression.
So when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk - home of the Royal League - opens their dreamslinger trials to teenage slingers from around the world, Aria knows what she must do: join the Trials and take down the League from the inside.
But the Trials introduce Aria to a world of wondrous magic and friendship, a world where she finally feels like she belongs. And as dark secrets from the past are revealed - ones that make Aria question her very identity - she becomes even more determined to discover the truth for herself. She just has to survive the Trials first.
Reviews / Votes
A mindblowingly original fantasy adventure - Graci Kim has done it again! * Rick Riordan, New York Times #1 best-selling author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians * This thrilling series opener [is] fresh and unforgettable. Strong world building, an inventive magic system, and rich Korean cultural elements conjure a truly wondrous world of high-stakes competition and fierce friendship. The delightfully diverse cast, including Korean American Aria and Maori teenager Tui, is a treasure, and overarching themes of prejudice and power are thoughtfully presented. Startling but satisfying final twists will have readers dreaming of the sequel to this fantastic first installment. * Booklist * Kim capably deploys Aria's sassy third-person narration to present an imaginative series opener that infuses Korean culture and folklore with whimsical dream technology. * Publishers Weekly * The worldbuilding is fun but contains emotional depth, and the perennially appealing magic school setting contains a healthy dash of familial and political drama. This deftly executed work successfully addresses serious coming-of-age themes with optimism. An intriguing series opener that explores emotional themes through a magical lens. * Kirkus * A definite must-read for anyone who loves stories of found family, clever magic, and learning to embrace your true self. Also: I want a bloom dragon! * -Shannon Messenger, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83587-058-7 (9781835870587)
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Graci Kim is the New York Times best-selling author of The Last Fallen Star, The Last Fallen Moon, and The Last Fallen Realm, otherwise known as the Gifted Clans trilogy. A Korean Kiwi diplomat turned author, Graci writes about the magic she wants to see in the world. In a previous life she used to be a cooking-show host, and she once ran a business that turned children's drawings into cuddly toys. When she's not lost in her imagination, you'll find Graci drinking flat whites, eating ramyeon, and most likely hugging a dog (or ideally, many). She lives in New Zealand with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram
@GraciKimWrites and find her at GraciKim.com.
@GraciKimWrites and find her at GraciKim.com.