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Mister Impossible: The Dreamer Trilogy, Book 2

By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Explosive and intricately woven sequel is violent, gripping.

Book Maggie Stiefvater Fantasy 2021
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What's the Story?

MISTER IMPOSSIBLE: THE DREAMER TRILOGY, BOOK 2 picks up soon after the events of Call Down the Hawk, the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's Ronan-centered trilogy. In this follow-up, Ronan and fellow Dreamer Hennessy are traveling with the mysterious, all-knowing and demanding Dreamer named Bryde, looking for other Dreamers while also evading the Moderators looking to kill them. Meanwhile, Declan takes Matthew to follow Jordan in Boston, where she discovered an underground group auctions off certain paintings that can keep Dreams alive -- making the art forger wonder if she could create one as well. Sixteen-year-old Matthew doesn't know what to think about himself as Ronan's Dream of a baby brother, and Adam (nearby at Harvard) resurfaces with alarming news that worries Declan about whether Ronan is doing more harm than good.

Is It Any Good?

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This is another immersive and riveting installment in teh author's most popular universe, full of fast cars, fragile young adults who can do the remarkable, and extraordinary brothers and sisters. Maggie Stiefvater is a fabulous storyteller, and even when the threads of the propulsive plot become challenging to predict or follow, she always weaves everything together in a way that leaves readers in a state of awe. This one is only slightly less a pleasure to read than Call Down the Hawk, because it's a middle book that veers into the darkness, relegates fan (and personal) favorite Adam to an unsatisfying small cameo, and takes a lot of twists and turns that could dizzy newer fans.

Ronan, Hennessy, and Bryde's sections can grow overwhelming, so the portions with Declan, Jordan, and Matthew are a welcome respite from the other trio's mind games, anger, and magical single-mindedness. Jordan and Matthew's kinship as Dreams makes their interactions candid and sweet. Declan and Jordan's continued slow-burning romance is delightful and much-needed since Ronan and Adam are still apart (although still ever in each other's thoughts). This is yet another exploration of the author's favorite themes: art, cars, dreams, seemingly unlikeable but painfully loyal people (it's no secret that Ronan is her favorite character and the one she considers the most like her).

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the level of violence in this series. Is it necessary to Mister Impossible's plot? Does fantasy violence impact readers differently than realistic violence?

  • What, if anything, did you learn about visual art, painting, and particular artists? Did the book make you want to research any of the artworks or artists featured in the story?

  • Do the various representations of race, religion, and sexual orientation in the story seem authentic? Why is diversity important in young adult literature?

  • Author Maggie Stiefvater has said that the Dreamer trilogy will be the final books involving the Raven Cycle characters. How do you feel about that? Do you think she'll include more about Adam, Gansey, and Blue in the final book?

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