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Reader reviewed by Dominique

Ever since she foresaw her friends murder and alerted the police, Trinity has been dubbed the Dream Girl. Although the police had arrived too late to save her friend, they apprehended the murder. Despite the fact that Rafe was caught, Trinity can hardly rest easyRafe was deemed mentally insane, and thus, could not be thrown into jail. Instead, he was put into a mental institution. Trinity knows that Rafe was not mentally insane, a psychopathic murderer, perhaps, but not insane. But with the help of a slimy lawyer who would do anything for money, Rafe got away with just going to a mental hospital. Things dont get any better when the lawyer who got Rafe out of a prison sentences son, Dan, shows up at Trinitys front door. He says he wishes to apologize, and promises to help her if she ever needed it. Even after hearing him out, Trinity still finds him hard to believe, despite the fact he vehemently claims that he is against what his father does.


Trinity tries to live as normal a life as she can, but its hardly easy when she has disturbing dreams that often foretell something. Shes been purposefully aloof for her whole life, not getting close to anyone because of her fear of being rejected as a crazy girl with weird dreams. However, her best friend, Coral, wants her to open up and live a little. Go out for some fun and parties, have a boyfriend, and enjoy the summer. But Trinity is too used to her seclusion, and hardly wants to venture out.


But that is all about to change&


When Trinity suddenly gets dreams about Rafe plotting his next murder, she freaks outbecause Rafe is after her now. With her mother away on a trip and Coral away at soccer camp, Trinity impulsively calls Dan and asks him for help. The two flee Trinitys home to a motel, trying to figure out their next step. Trinitys fears are confirmed when they find out that Rafe has escaped from the insane asylum. After some thought, Trinity and Dan start digging around for some leads, hoping to find Rafe before he finds Trinity and kills her. But its all easier said than done, especially since Trinity is not the only one who can dream walk.


Rafe also possesses dream walking abilities, and appears multiple times in Trinitys dreams, apparently drawing power from his pain as he cuts himself. He tries to reach Trinity physically in her dreams, but Trinity narrowly evades capture. Having shunned her abilities all her life, Trinity hardly knows the extent of her powers. As Dan and Trinity try to learn more, Trinity tries to say awake so Rafe cannot harm her while she is sleeping. But with time running low, and Rafes powers seemingly manifesting, Trinity may not have much longer to live if they cannot find a way out of this psychopaths murderous path!


I liked how Trinity grew and matured as a character, trying to get over her guilt of not being able to help her friend and believing all her life she was a freak. I dont want to give too much away, but the quote from Spiderman With great power comes great responsibility, comes to mind when I think of Trinitys ability, which could go real far if only she would embrace it and not shy away from it! Though it would be understandable for any teen to want to shun an unusual and unnerving ability like Trinitys and want to be like a normal teenager!


Sleepless was a well written, suspenseful story thatll keep readers hooked from page one! With a thrilling plot and a nice touch of romance, Sleepless will keep readers up late to finish this action-packed novel. Trinitys fear was especially well expressed and believable, helping take readers on an exciting ride throughout the whole book! I really enjoyed reading this novel and look forward to Terri Clarks future novels! Fans of Wake by Lisa McMann will love Sleepless!