Seers and Dreamcatchers abound in Stephanie Thomas' LUMINOSITY, the first book in The Raven Chronicles. Thomas has built an amazing world where dreams are controlled, futures are seen and a balance must exist between the two.

Beatrice is a Seer who is highly regarded due to her especially clear visions. Seers are taken from their families at birth and raised in the Institution where they are trained to defend and protect the Institution and the city from the Dreamcatchers. The Dreamcatchers are able to control the citizen's dreams, but that's not all. They are also able to kill the citizens with a touch. Beatrice sees a war coming with the Dreamcatchers. Later, during her dreams, she is contacted by a Dreamcatcher named Echo who tells her that they need to save each other instead. Beatrice keeps it a secret from her best friend, Gabe and struggles with her feelings for Gabe and Echo, and her allegiance to the Seers.

LUMINIOSITY is an interesting and unique story. The Seers and Dreamcatchers are fascinating by themselves, and the world that Thomas created is incredible. With a hook ending, I look forward to reading the next book to see what will happen next with the intriguing characters and setting. LUMINOSITY is a stimulating YA dystopian read from Stephanie Thomas.