Dreams of a Reaver by Matthew Wolf

Dreams of a Reaver

A defiant girl’s spark ignites magic

Written byMatthew Wolf
Narrated byKate Reading
Length1h10m
Release dateJanuary 6, 2021
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.6 (35 ratings)

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AuthorMatthew Wolf
NarratorKate Reading
Runtime1h10m
PublishedJanuary 6, 2021
Rating★★★★☆ 4.6 / 5 (35 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Coming of Age, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Miriam isn’t supposed to want more than scrapes of magic—girls her age are meant to fade into the ordinary after Initiation, their spark dimmed by societal expectation. But she’s haunted by dreams of threading light into the world, of becoming a Reaver, a weaver of the impossible. When a wounded Reaver collapses at her doorstep, Miriam’s obsession collides with reality in a way that could either shatter her future or forge it anew. Matthew Wolf’s prose crackles with urgency, blending gritty realism and lyrical fantasy in a way that feels like a punch to the gut followed by a whisper of hope. The audiobook’s concise runtime is a gift—every line hums with purpose, avoiding the sprawling indulgence of similar tales. Kate Reading’s narration is the secret weapon here; her voice oscillates between Miriam’s raw determination and the Reaver’s weary wisdom with effortless precision, making the emotional gut-punches land harder than they should in just 70 minutes. This isn’t YA that plays it safe—it’s a rebellious heartbeat of a story.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into *Dreams of a Reaver* expecting another forgettable coming-of-age fantasy, but Wolf’s world-building hooked me fast. The magic system isn’t just about threading threads of light—it’s about the cost, the exhaustion, the way Miriam’s hands shake as she pushes beyond what’s expected. Kate Reading’s performance elevates the material further; she nails Miriam’s frustration (voiced with a near-permanent scowl) and the Reaver’s gravelly gravitas without overacting. My one critique? The transition from Miriam’s mundane life to the Reaver’s revelations feels abrupt—like jumping into a cold pool without warning. And while the production is crisp, I wished for a touch more ambient texture to ground the magical sequences, even in this tight runtime. That said, the emotional core lands hard: by the final chapter, I was gripping my phone just to keep from yelling at the characters. It’s YA done right—angsty, vivid, and over far too soon.

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