Book Review: Slumber by Samantha Young

Slumber by Samantha Young
Amazon Summary:
Slumber (The Fade: Part One)
When Haydyn, the last of the Dyzvati, falls victim to the mysterious Sleeping Disease, the world of Phaedra is thrown into Chaos.
Rogan, Haydyn’s best friend and handmaiden, is the only one who can save her. Together, with the Royal Guard and their young Captain, Wolfe Stovia, Rogan must set off across the provinces to find the Somna Plant that will wake Haydyn from her dying sleep.
Beset on all sides by the chaos, Rogan tumbles into a dark world of kidnapping, prejudice, betrayal and love… a journey that will change her forever, and a journey that will change their world forever if she does not retrieve the cure.
YA Fantasy Romance recommended for ages 16 and up.
My Review
I will start right off by saying I loved Slumber. I loved seeing a friendship between two girls where the result is when one is in need the other would do anything to help her. Lady Rogan’s parents were murdered and as a child when Rogan was brought back by her captors she bonded with Haydyn. They relied on each other when times got bad. When it came down to it and Haydyn needed her help it was clear it wasn’t even a choice for Rogan, it was something she had to do because Haydyn meant so much to her.
This story also has several layers to it as well. The fact that Rogan has to travel with the son of the man that murdered her parents is torment for her. The last thing you would think is that a romance would bud but sure enough the stirrings are there.
Talk about action packed too. Something major is happening every chapter! Makes this real page turner a quick read for sure. With that being said in the beginning as you learn about people and places the vowel heavy names can be a struggle. I reread some of this out loud and found it much easier to retain the information.
So yet here is another book from indie author, Samantha Young, that is a MUST read. Enjoy!


