Hypnos by Alexis Lewis
Book Description
When college student Madison Tyler goes to sleep at night
she doesn’t just dream, she unknowingly struggles with an unwanted talent…the
ability to affect the minds of other sleepers. Slowly losing the normalcy of
life at the expense of this gift she meets two brothers with their own dark
secrets who could influence her fate.
Since they have experience in the strange new awareness she
has fallen prey to, the attractive twins just might be the solution she needs.
Identical in feature but not in form the brothers wage their own internal
battles against things even more powerful than Madison’s talents which grow
stronger and pull them closer everyday.
Troubled and dark, Chris must decide whether or not to help
her despite a personal history that demands avoidance. Strong and kind, Keenan
is determined to save them all from self-destruction before he loses both the
brother he loves and this odd yet beautiful girl he feels driven to aid.
Hypnos is the tale of three people vying to find answers to
the oldest of questions...What is the definition of good and evil, and how do
we act upon our understanding in a world clouded by human relationships,
emotion, and the necessity of self preservation? How often do our conscious
endeavors reflect our unconscious will?
My Review
Let’s begin at the beginning, best authors forward ever! If
there were an award for it Alexis Lewis would win hands down. If you can read it and still put the book
down, then you don't deserve to be a part of this ridiculously amazing
adventure that emerges in the pages to follow! After reaching the 30% mark I
simply couldn't put the book down anymore.
The idea of lucid dreaming is such an intriguing basis for
writing a novel. I personally am a dreamer (and a have experienced lucid
dreaming and hags) perhaps that helped me relate more to the story. I do believe that even if someone doesn’t
dream they would still find this book mysterious and captivating. The author
takes it to so many different levels. At
times the book gets dark or hard but the author understands this and throws the
reader a bone, by inserting some comic relief, giving the reader time to recuperate
from the intense ideas and story line.
She seems to have perfect timing, the way all the scenes pan
out, just seamless, effortless. This book and its author deserve every bit of
the 5 stars.
If I had to say something critical, I think the vocabulary
was over the top. That is the only fault I could find. It’s one thing for the author to have this
immense and beautifully variant vocabulary, but it is unrealistic that all of
the characters have this impeccable vocabulary.
(I can understand that Madi and Chris might speak like that, but
everyone…hard to believe) But the book
still gets every bit of the five stars, because the author manages to keep
everyone in character regardless of their immaculate vernacular.
After reading this book I began to do some research and
found some interesting blogs about lucid dreaming and the such. That’s how
powerful Hypnos is, it makes you want to research more, learn more and that is
a rare quality for a single book to have.
I think for me on a personal note this book was not just a
pleasure to read but I became part of it.
Interview with the author
Lost in Thought- Thank you so much for taking the time to do
this interview with me, I know you're busy writing book 2, which I am anxiously
awaiting!
Alexis Lewis- Thank you for doing a blog on me! I'm
thrilled!
LIT- So, what inspired you to write about lucid dreaming? I
am a huge dreamer and often know when I am dreaming. Do you dream too?
AL- I do. Lucid dream-luv it. I find it amazing that there
isn't more info on dreaming from a researchable scientific point of view. It's
an incredible psychological frontier that we've only begun to explore...
LIT- Yes, I agree. People are always saying, “what did my dream mean?” and I look at it
more like, “how much fun can I have!” I believe the brain itself is still a
huge mystery. Did you have to do tons of research when you wrote this or are
you writing more from experience?
AL- Many of my scenes are derived from experience, but I did
have to do a lot of research when it came to terminology especially. My
background with philosophy and psych 101 courses didn't hurt either. I tried to
have fun with the story rather than let it be dominated by the context which is
an easy trap to fall into.
The mystery of the human mind as you said, was my ally. It
gave me room for poetic license. Lol
LIT- As you already know, I love-love your book! You did a
great job, and I am under the impression that you balanced the theories and the
story well. Seriously, great job! So, the 'hag', is that a technical term? I
have experienced this on several occasions....and just for the readers can you
explain the term in a sentence or two? And should I be worried? LOL..but
seriously.
AL- First off-thank you so much. Thank you for reading it!
It's what we authors live for-pleased fans. It was written for you and everyone
like you.
'Hag' is a pseudo-technical term. It is the old moniker for
what physicians call sleep-paralysis today. It connotes waking up with the
inability to move one's body and is usually accompanied by a feeling of
apprehension or weight on the upper torso. Scary stuff, I know. As for being
worried...
LIT- I knew it! I'm doomed!
So, there is a book two underway. Can you tell us a little about it?
Does it pick up right where book one left off?
AL- You're not doomed! Just one of the many who experience
the inexplicable. Book 2 in the series, 'Syphon', is in the works, and it will
begin right where Hypnos left off. I wasn't sure I was going to write another
book to be quite honest, but my first try did well, and some of my friends
complained that I definitely left the plot hanging. Can't be unfair to the
readers!
LIT- Yea, well I think it could have went either way! I am
glad, however, that the adventures will continue.
AL- Also, I want to explore the lighter side of things in
the second novel, show the beauty of lucid dreaming rather than just its
horrors. Happy, hopeful stuff you know?
LIT- Oh, yes, I think that would be cool to explore another
side.
So, Madi is going to marry, who did you say?
LOL!
AL- Hahaha-ahhh not sure I'll include a Meyer's -esque
wedding. Who knows? Chris might actually sacrifice Mad's. Maybe her death will
be the light at the end of the tunnel? Not sure yet really. Lol
LIT- AHHHH! Ok.... I vote no on the sacrifice! Hahaha... No
worries... I'm sure whatever comes next will be absolutely amazing. Seriously,
your book is one my all-time favs. A breath of fresh air! And if you have to
sacrifice someone, that is just simply our duty as authors. I’m sure I will get
over it!
Thanks, so much for taking the time to talk with me. Now get
back to work!!
AL- Thank you! Will
do, and I'll try not to off anyone for your sake! Can't wait to read the blog! TY,
TY, TY Jess!
LIT- No worries, my pleasure! Ciao and thanks again for your
time!
Where to find Hypnos
Amazon Kindle- http://www.amazon.com/HYPNOS-ebook/dp/B009BKJ4MK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361214728&sr=8-1&keywords=Hypnos+Alexis
Nook (Barnes and Nobles)- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/h-y-p-n-o-s-alexis-lewis/1114225161?ean=2940016029238
Wanna follow Alexis Lewis
Book website- hypnosbyalexislewis.webs.com/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Hypnos_Alexis
Blog- http://hypnosbyalexislewis.blogspot.com/2012_11_01_archive.html
Last Words
Alexis Lewis, deserves a freaking super-genius prize for
crafting this amazing story. I think for me on a personal note, this book was
not just a pleasure to read but I became part of it. Hypnos is so intense that I began lucidly
dreaming about lucid dreaming! True story!
