Dreamland

Reader reviewed by sweet dreams

When I first read this book, it really touched me.The book relates to feelings girls go through at that age. Everything about the book was perfect. Its definately one of my all time favorites.

Reader reviewed by Liz

I found this book absolutely brilliant! It tells the story of Cat and the struggles that she is going through, the main one being her boyfriend, who abuses her. You may think that this book sounds depressing, but seriously, the story is told in an interesting and intriging way. I recommend it to everyone, preferably teenage girls!

Reader reviewed by Sarah

Hi this was one of the best books i have ever read and I recommend it for anyone who is into teen books! For sure this book gets a high rating and its amazing!
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Reader reviewed by Amanda

Dreamland is a sad, but close to life book. Excuse me if some of my information is wrong, but I read this last winter. I read some of the reviews and I don't think they explained the entire picture of the tragic tale.


Caitlin is a young woman, deciding who to be, what to do with her life. After a terrible problem regarding her runaway sister (which goes off with a boyfriend and begins work on a Jerry Springer-esque TV show), Caitlin is left out of the family. She wants to do something to get attention back. Caitlin meets a dredlocked boy named Rogerson Biscoe. Her friends believe he is a druggie. It turns out that he is. Rogerson drags Caitlin into his dangerous life of drug trafficking, drinking, partying, and sexual behavior. He even gets her use drugs. Being the trafficker that he is, Rogerson even provides her with free drugs. Rogerson takes her to hang out with his "hazed" friends, who she later takes for her own. However, this is at his own luxury. Rogerson abuses Caitlin. Just as in most relationships like these, she says she loves him and won't tell others about the problems. He is "important" to her. Rogerson denounces Caitlin all the time with harsh words and his beating. He is an awful person. At this time, Caitlin ditches her other life.


Eventually, Rogerson is caught. Caitlin still must "do the time" for taking drugs, but also heals from the abusive relationship. If you want an inside look into an abusive relationship, read this novel. It is will help you make the right decisions.


I liked this novel because of the reality and the boundaries it crossed. Most books won't get into such topics. Sarah Dessen has the ability to show how awful it is and help others. She is one of my favorite authors.

Reader reviewed by jennifer

The main characters in this book are Rogerson, Caitlin, and Cass. Rogerson is an extremely charismatic bad boy. Caitlin and Cass are sisters, and theyre very close. Cass is a perfect student and very involved in school activities. She always stands up for what she believes in. Caitlin is an average student. She is friends with the popular crowd. Shes not an angel, but she doesnt draw much attention to herself.
Dreamland takes place in the present-day in a suburb in the western U.S.
Caitlins sister, Cass, runs away unexpectedly and without an explanation. Caitlin joins the cheerleading squad. She soon realized that joining cheerleading made her mom put her attention towards that to fill the gap that Cass left. Caitlin meets a guy named Rogerson. Around that time, Cass started making contact with the family again. She was living with her boyfriend, a guy she had met that summer. All of her mothers attention shifts to the contacts with Cass and watching the talk show she works on, hoping to spot her, which happened occasionally. Caitlin falls in love with Rogerson, but he soon becomes abusive. Soon making him happy is the only thing she worries about. She manages to hide the truth until Rogerson beats Caitlin in front of her home while her parents are throwing a party. Rogerson is arrested and Caitlin goes to Evergreen Care Center where she gets counseling. As she heals, her closeness with family and old friends is restored. When she gets home her sister is there to welcome her back.
This book shows you that even if you love someone, if the relationship isnt healthy then you should get out of it.
Dreamland was a very realistic fiction book that was based on being a teenager in an abusive relationship.
I highly recommend this book. I couldnt put it down. You really grow to understand the characters and why Caitlin makes the decisions she does.

Reader reviewed by Allyssa

The book takes a little while to get into, but once into it, you can't put it down. Sarah Dessen really brings out the characters and draws you into the story. It feels like you are there there with Caitlin and Rogerson. The plot is very realistic, and every page stirs a new emotion. I recommmend Dreamland to everyone who likes realistic fiction and teen situations. :)