The Vault of Dreamers

Reviewed by: Cidney Mayes - Wells Public Library, Wells, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2015

Review

The Forge School is the most prestigious arts academy in the country, and is also the setting for the most popular reality television show on the air. Students are monitored non-stop and their lives are broadcasted for the entertainment of viewers everywhere. Each year, 100 new students are admitted to the Forge School, but only the top 50 ranked students move on to continue their education. Rosie Sinclair, an aspiring filmmaker, desperately needs the school in order to escape her life from the poorest zip code in the country. It isn't until Rosie skips her nightly sleeping pill that gives students a mandated 12 hours of dreamless sleep that she realizes that something sinister may be at work once the cameras are turned off for the night. "The Vault of Dreamers" is a fast-paced psychological thriller sure to keep readers turning the pages, and features themes of class and appearance versus reality. The cliffhanger ending is sure to shock, and have readers wanting more answers. This young adult novel is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Overall Book Score: excellent