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The Dream Slayer: The Dream Slayer, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jill Cooper (Author, Publisher), Piper Lewis (Narrator)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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When your dreams come true, sometimes you get more than you bargained for….

In the young adult teen series Dream Slayer, Natalie Johnson has always dreamed she's someone else - calm, beautiful, in control. A chosen warrior with a maniacal arch nemesis and a dreamy boyfriend, the type that can make your knees melt and your heart quiver.

Real life is much different. She's tormented by a bully and endures the sharp tongue of her father, but finds solace in her dreams.

When her bully ends up dead, deja vu from a dream hits her hard as everything around her begins to fall apart. Whatever killed Sarah in her dreams is now in reality, hunting her from the shadows. And it wants her dead.

Somehow as the lines between reality and nightmare blur, Natalie must discover hidden strength to pull her friends and family back from the brink of madness.

In the tradition of young adult vampire fiction such as Twilight and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, comes The Dream Slayer.

A young adult paranormal series that features two worlds, and two girls with a shared destiny. Vampires, demons, and monsters lurk in the shadows where a group of chosen kids must fight to protect their city, all the while struggling with love and lost with a mild sense of humor.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 31 minutes
  2. Author
    Jill Cooper
  3. Narrator
    Piper Lewis
  4. Audible release date
    July 30, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Jill Cooper
  7. ASIN
    B00M9GJ4YQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 7 hours and 31 minutes
Author Jill Cooper
Narrator Piper Lewis
Audible.com Release Date July 30, 2014
Publisher Jill Cooper
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00M9GJ4YQ
Best Sellers Rank #633,808 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#482 in Paranormal & Supernatural Fantasy for Children
#4,663 in Teen & Young Adult Art
#6,591 in Urban Fantasy

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
115 global ratings

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Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Natalie has two lives. She has her best friend Tristan who she has known since childhood. However, she gets pick
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
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Jill Cooper is a great author. Natalie has two lives. She has her best friend, Tristan, who she has known since early childhood. However, she does not have many friends in school except for Charles. Sarah and Michelle were her friends at one time yet now they pick on her. Sarah hit her while they were on the bus, and it was a good thing she didn't have a concussion. Her dad was an alcoholic and would lose control and her mother waited on her husband hand and foot .
When Natalie went to sleep she would become beautiful, slim, fearless, and she became the slayer, she would fight demons and vampires. She also had another slayer named Damien who would help her and her heart would beat faster when they got close. She would almost melt when he kissed her yet she didn't know if she could trust him completely. What would happen if the dream world became part of reality? This is an Excellent story.
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Toinette
4.0 out of 5 stars Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Jem and the Holograms through The Looking Glass
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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So apparently there is no more ebook version of this book, but that's the version I downloaded from Amazon and am reviewing now...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Jem and the Holograms through The Looking Glass… yeah, I’m dating myself and I don’t care. Did you even get all those references? Ultimately, this was a fun story that took a while for me to get into, but when it all came together, I enjoyed it. I’m bumping my 3.5 rating up to a 4 for posting purposes.

Before I dive into this tale of alternate reality with what I did and didn’t like, I just want to say that this is the first in a series and I’m not sure if I want to read the rest of the series. I liked the story, but based on how it ended and my experience with stories like this, I’m fearful of where the story will go and how the characters that I liked will change...

But that’s an issue for another day. I like this first installment and here are my overall thoughts.

Natalie, the real one, is a sweet girl who’s a major push-over, but still worth your time to read and get to know.
Tristan was my favorite character; the only one I really liked all the way through. He’s Natalie’s best friend so of course there’s possibly some teenage calamity disguised as unrequited love or something similar going on there.

There are tons of other characters, including the main villain (‘cause there’s more than one), that really aren’t worth mentioning right now, though they are generally entertaining as you read. However, I will mention that the half-demon character named Damien who was, I think supposed to be dreamy, came off creepy from the start and only got creepier, to me, as the story progressed.

Overall, I’d say I was doomed not to fall in love with this story simply because it’s YA and takes place in high school. As long as that’s not an obstacle to the reader, I think many paranormal and dark fantasy readers will really enjoy this story. There are some fairly humorous elements to the story, but there are also some really harsh and violent moments too. I guess you can’t have the good without the bad. Despite not falling in love with this story, by the time I was nearing the end, I could not put it down. I had to know how it would end.

I enjoyed this book and think those feeling nostalgic about late 90’s paranormal teen dramas will really love this book. Others may just like it.
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RowanGeek
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected...
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2012
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I didn't read any further than the first couple of paragraphs in the description before I bought this, so I had no idea it was a vampire slayer story. I'm not a big fan of vampires or vampire slayers (though I infinitely prefer the slayers over the vampires), I'm more of a dragon-rider type guy, but I did honestly enjoy this book. I probably won't read it again, but I did enjoy it. I just wasn't expecting a vampire hunter story.
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Sue Ann B
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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Dream Slayer is really an awesome book!!! I found that the start of the book was a little bit slow - but then it seemed to really pick up. Once you do get past the slow part - you will find it hard to put the book down!!!

Natalie is a typical type teenage that is going through typical type teen things. She's not a very popular girl and has very few friends in school. She starts having dreams about being a demon slayer. I don't write spoilers so I will say this -- read the book and you will love it!!

I was given a copy of the book for an honest review!!
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Amber L Garr
4.0 out of 5 stars Two worlds in one!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013
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This was an interesting book that had reality tightly interwoven with dream worlds. Natalie is strong in one and bullied in another. I felt for her - in both worlds. The bullying was rough and at times, hard to take. But then we'd switch to demon slayer Natalie and see her take charge of her own life. I'm not sure if I fully understood all that goes on in the dream world, but I also see this is part of a series and perhaps we'll learn more later. Tristan is a good match for Natalie - not sure if I liked Damien or connected with him. The demons, vampires, etc. all mixed together was a nice twist. I enjoyed this world and look forward to reading more of it.

The Good: Lots of action, intriguing storyline, and characters that worked.

The Issue: There were times when I was confused at which world we were in. Particularly toward the end of the book.

The Rating: 4 stars. A different concept with interesting characters and lots of action.
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Amber Garza
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Plot
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2013
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I thought this book had a very interesting plot. It was unlike anything I've read before and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The book is about mousey teenage girl, Natalie who is bullied and ridiculed at school. But at night she dreams she is a demon slayer. Eventually her dreams start affecting what is happening in reality. I loved when the two worlds started to weave into one another, even if I did get confused at times. I also loved seeing the growth in Natalie, as the real Natalie started to become stronger like the dream Natalie. I also loved the budding romance between she and Tristan. I'm always a fan of the friend love. It feels very organic and real. The book had some very creepy, thriller moments, but also some sweet young adult moments. Overall, I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone looking for a fast paced unique YA read.
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Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled by the cover, this book is awesome
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2013
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Fans of action and Buffy will love this book. It was witty and fun. I enjoyed the comedic aspects as well as the action segments. It was definitely more of a YA book than I had expected it to be. The cover didn't really prepare me for the inside. It was a reading challenge read for me, also the reason I am leaving a review. But the cover had me fearing some Arthurian novel. I was greatly surprised, and grateful, that I was wrong. The book was funny and fast paced. I actually think a cover makeover would make this book. It's a fresh YA read with an old lady cover. I think that is the meanest thing I have ever said about another author's book. I am so sorry. The dialogue and interaction with the characters was brilliant and believable. The dream world reality bit was hard to follow but that really is the only thing, that and the cover.
Well done on the story Jill!!! I really liked it!!
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Maikiro
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Cannot wait for more.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2012
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Only point that I found difficult was when Nat slipped into her dream world at the beggining, Once I understood what has happening. I understood more and really enjoyed.

Good book and cannot wait for the next one.
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