To make a change in their dreamless world, these siblings have to start breaking the rules. Calista Knight is too curious for her own good, and being an asthmatic in a school training strategists and soldiers is tough as it is. Bracing for a new year of challenging academics and constant bullying at Fortress Military Academy, she only wants to make friends. She never expected to learn about dreams in the process.

Ambert Knight is no stranger to trouble. After putting others before himself and gaining a criminal record, he walks a thin line. In order to protect his sister, he’s expected to follow The Commander’s every order in his new job. The burden of his heart is further complicated by the introduction of music in his life. When the siblings encounter Dreamers—those connected to magic and creativity—they explore what family is, and what it means to help others. With everything at risk if they embrace their newfound beliefs, they have to decide where they belong: with the dreams and artistic passions they’ve awakened, or the familiarity of their bland and selfish world.

Awakening Dreams is the first in the middle grade dystopian fantasy adventure series The Dream Chronicles, filled with creative magic, found family, and the discovery of the arts in a world where it’s prohibited. Fans of Percy Jackson and Keeper of the Lost Cities will enjoy the fun cast of characters, the magic, and friendship found in this world. Break a dreamless order and immerse yourself in the magic of dreams.

This title was previously published by Arbuckle Publishing House as Breaking Order in April 2020, and has received an additional copyedit.