To Dream of White & Gold

by R.K. Hart

Overview

'... immersive and artfully rendered ... A sparkling first novel' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

All the dreamers are dead - all but one.

Lyda d'Cathan has inherited something from her long-dead mother, Siva: something unknown, something unwanted, and something entirely dangerous. Lyda must make a choice: should she spend her life mistrusted and maligned, living as an outsider with the other gifted? Or stay in Kingstown, and risk hurting the people she loves with the power that spills from her in sleep? 

In order to control her gift, she will need to follow in Siva's elusive footsteps and travel further from home than she ever imagined. But just like her power, knowledge has a cost - and it might be more than she is willing to pay. 

What will Lyda give to become the last dreamer? 

A compelling and complex coming-of-age fantasy complete with mystery, intrigue, and romance, To Dream of White & Gold is the first book in the Death Dreamer Legacy series. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780648849629
Publisher:	Pindika Press
Publication date:	11/21/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	552
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Rebekka Hart is a writer and educational developer living on Ngunnawal Ngambri land in Canberra, Australia, with her artist husband, two young children, a cat named Artemis, and three surprisingly long-lived goldfish. She enjoys drinking more coffee than is strictly necessary and reading books with magic in them. To Dream of White & Gold is her first novel.

Editorial Reviews

'Hart's debut novel is immersive and artfully rendered with clever dialogue and masterful prose ... She deftly weaves mythology and history into a rich tapestry of cultures, each with their own idiosyncrasies, customs, and beliefs ... A sparkling first novel of self-discovery by a skilled author.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

'To Dream of White & Gold is a beautifully written epic fantasy that will appeal to readers who enjoy character and relationship-driven stories with a strong female lead.' - Michelle Hogmire, Reedsy Discovery

'As a mix of fantasy, magic, mystery, and romance, it was utterly perfect ... I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-structured and built fantasy system and strong leading characters that will crush your heart.' - Sunny is Reading Blog

'I adored it and never wanted it to end.' - Krissy, @livinginmyownprivatelibrary

'A coming of age adventure set in a rich and immersive world complete with lore, language and a twisted history; combined with well developed and multi-dimensional characters exploring their gifts, and a compelling story to boot! This is a captivating debut.' - Goodreads Review

'... one of those rare, immersive reads that leaves you emotional, not just entertained ... This novel offers a beautiful escape without sacrificing literary finesse.' - Goodreads Review

'... hugely enjoyable and utterly gripping.' - Goodreads Review

'... unputdownable!' - Goodreads Review

'R.K. Hart has created a world that is easy to fall into and be consumed by, and that is my favorite kind of book.' - Goodreads Review

'Ah, a treasure. You know when you find a treasure: the writing is effortless and beautiful, the characters draw you in, and the story ensnares your mind. And when the book is finished, you wish you could keep reading; you can't stop thinking about the questions you still have, the twists that the end of the book hinted at, and what the characters might do next. You wait anxiously for the sequel. You follow the author so as not to miss it. A treasure. Thank you R.K. Hart; you were made to write.' - Goodreads Review

From the Publisher

★ 2020-07-21
In Hart’s debut fantasy novel and series opener, a young woman is thrust into a world of magic and intrigue as she tries to master strange powers that she inherited from her late mother.

As her 18th birthday approaches, Lida d’Cathan’s biggest concern is whether she’ll be able to apprentice with her healer father or be forced to study abroad. What Lida doesn’t know is that she’s inherited a secret ability from her deceased mom, Siva: She can enter other people’s dreams. In Lida’s world, people with superpowers are called “gifted”; some have the ability to heal wounds, create shields, read minds, and even control the weather. They also exist apart from society—ostracized, mistrusted, and even hunted—and it wasn’t long ago that some gifts, such as Lida’s, were entirely wiped out. Soon, Lida is whisked away by a man named Jakob Merchantto the Illarum, a safe haven for the dwindling population of gifted, so that she can get the necessary training for her burgeoning powers; there, she’ll also find clues about Siva’s past. Before long, she’s on a riveting journey to the far reaches of the continent, confronting a harsh landscape, a foreign court, and the dreams and nightmares of the people around her. Hart’s debut novel is immersive and artfully rendered with clever dialogue and masterful prose: “Trees and houses rushed past at an alarming speed, barely discernible; the road beneath them was nothing more than a pale smudge of sand catching the last of the day’s light.” She deftly weaves mythology and history into a rich tapestry of cultures, each with their own idiosyncrasies, customs, and beliefs; all the while, the story hints at a destiny that Lida has only just begun to piece together. Lida is a deeply relatable, strong-willed but compassionate protagonist who’s thrust into a world beyond her understanding. Her nuanced relationships with the various people she meets make up the heart of the novel, and they include romance; most compelling of all, however, is Lida’s steadfast desire to understand the mother she never knew, and in doing so, find a connection to a hidden legacy.

A sparkling first novel of self-discovery by a skilled author.

Kirkus Reviews