Let me just say, this story hit me harder than I expected.
My Dreams Tasted Like You is beautifully haunting, emotional, and full of soft tension that lingers long after you finish reading. It follows Ewan, a mysterious boy with a not-so-human past, and Rory, a bright, carefree soul who slowly worms his way into Ewan’s heart, and ours too. What starts as a gentle lake-side romance quickly dives into deeper, darker waters (pun intended), and the result is something genuinely powerful.
The character writing is so strong here. Ewan is written with this aching vulnerability that makes you want to reach through the screen and protect him. Rory? The kind of character who feels like light itself, his presence fills every scene with warmth. Their dynamic is full of tension, sweetness, and pain in all the right ways. There's no instant confession or forced drama. Everything unfolds naturally, and when the walls finally come down? It's devastating in the best way.
And let’s talk about the themes. This story touches on identity, queerness, guilt, self-acceptance, and the fear of being truly seen. The supernatural elements are there to enhance, not distract. Ewan’s struggle isn’t just about being a creature of the lake, it’s about being afraid that love and happiness were never meant for someone like him. It’s deeply relatable, even in its fantasy setting.
The writing style is atmospheric and emotional, without over-explaining or dragging. It trusts the reader to feel what’s not said, which I loved. It’s also not afraid to be soft, and in a world that often treats softness like weakness, that feels powerful.
💔 Be warned: this story will tug at your heart. But it also gives you hope, healing, and an ending that feels completely earned. I was emotional, I was cheering, and yes….I may have cried. Just a little.
If you're into slow-burn BL romance, magical realism, or character-driven stories that deal with real emotional stakes, this one's 100% worth your time. It’s the kind of story that makes you sit in silence after finishing, just thinking about everything it gave you.

So glad I shelved it until I had time to read it in one setting.