A dream-spun novella that blurs the line between reality and imagination, Desire of Whimsy introduces readers to a world where love transcends consciousness itself. Though brief (only 76 pages), it lingers like a half-remembered dream—haunting, original, and full of promise.
About the Book: Desire of Whimsy
Serenity is a young nurse living in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she spends her days caring for patients in the coma ward. But her nights are anything but ordinary. In her dreams, she meets a mysterious man whose presence feels both strange and familiar. What Serenity doesn’t know is that the man, Trance, is himself trapped in a coma, caught between two worlds and unaware of which is real. When their dreamscapes collide, both are drawn into a fragile balance of love and loss that challenges the very boundaries of existence.
BookHookup Review: Desire of Whimsey
At its heart, Desire of Whimsey by Rebecca LaChance is a story about connection—the invisible thread between souls that even sleep cannot sever. The novella’s premise is compelling and refreshingly original, blending romance and surrealism in a way that immediately captures interest.
The dialogue shines throughout, carrying the emotional weight of the story and keeping the pace lively. While the writing sometimes leans more toward telling than showing, the emotional depth and worldbuilding are lightly explored, making the story feel like a quick sketch rather than a fully developed world. The brevity of the book makes it an incredibly quick read. It feels more like a draft of a larger story, one that invites expansion rather than completion.
Rebecca LaChance’s imagination and heart are undeniable. The dream sequences are evocative, and the emotional bond between Serenity and Trance is touching in its simplicity. The novella shows an author with real promise, and I’m eager to see how she develops her craft and universe in future works.
BookHookup Note:
Desire of Whimsey is clean in tone and language overall but includes one brief, sensual self-pleasure scene. Recommended for mature teen and adult readers.
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