Daydreamer Books
Books by David Kuziara
Daydreamer
Romance Novella for Young Adults
Sammy Dawson is a daydreamer. To his utter astonishment, he falls in love with a girl that he had known for years. His friends watch the relationship blossom until one day, Sammy receives news which would shatter everything. Sammy is heartbroken. After he stumbles into an old school nemesis, Sammy’s childhood bully gives him a radical idea that could fix the nightmare that he is now living, but will it work? It’s a gamble that could either end his life or save it.
Daydreamer explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle against fate.
Reviews
Great ReadReview: A fantastic journey to finding love.
By: Mysterywriter007
Rating: ★★★★☆
Heartfelt
Review: Sammy's narrative was endearing and realistic at the same time. I was captivated by the unexpected turns his life took. It looks at love and grief in a genuine way. The conclusion made me reflect on decisions and fate.
By: Anna
Rating: ★★★★★
A captivating journey through love and loss
Review: This is a beautifully written story that pulls you in from the start. Sammy's journey from carefree daydreamer to dealing with heartache and redemption is deeply relatable. The character development is outstanding, and I found myself rooting for Sammy at every turn. Kuziara weaves emotions and unexpected twists into a touching narrative, making this book impossible to put down. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys young adult romance with emotional depth and meaningful growth.
By: Candy
Rating: ★★★★★
The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia
Fantasy Novella for Young Adults
What if your dreams weren't just dreams?
When Daniel and his friends arrive at a remote holiday lodge for a climbing trip, they find something impossible—a mysterious black pipe rising from the middle of the floor. Strange sounds echo from its depths, and the dark liquid that fills it hides a gateway to another world. Daniel has dreamed of Zhenah and her golden hair his entire life. Now she's calling to him through the pipe, offering everything he's ever wanted... if he's brave enough to follow.As Daniel and his friends are drawn into the mysterious world of Tashokia, with its bizarre customs and beautiful inhabitants, they discover that some dreams are worth chasing—even if it means leaving everything behind.
A spellbinding portal fantasy with its own meticulously crafted language, THE PIPE will transport you to a world you won't want to leave.
The Tashokian language is a unique creation (a conlang or constructed language), with its own grammar and vocabulary. Wherever Tashokian is used in The Pipe, it is translated into English in italics. Download the Tashokian-English dictionary here, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language and culture of Tashokia. Aneh val zakida zhen feroh!
Reviews
Fantasy, romance and actionReview: David Kuziara’s The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia is a crazy ride full of fantasy, romance, and action. Daniel and a group of his friends are going on a vacation to a lodge when they notice a strange pipe that is in the middle of the floor. They try to enjoy their vacation and ignore it when strange things start to happen. Daniel confesses that he’s been dreaming of a woman unlike anyone he’s ever met. When the pipe transports Daniel, he comes face to face with his dream girl, Zhenah.
By: Veronica J
Rating: ★★★★☆
A Haunting Journey Beyond Reality
Review: David Kuziara’s The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia starts as a simple adventure but quickly spirals into a mind-bending mystery. When Daniel and his friends discover a mysterious pipe in their remote lodge, they are drawn into a surreal and unsettling journey that tests their friendships, perceptions, and even their grip on reality. The novel blends suspense, psychological depth, and eerie supernatural elements, creating an immersive and thought-provoking read. While some moments feel abstract, the emotional stakes keep the story gripping. A good read for those who enjoy mysterious, reality-bending fiction with a deep emotional core.
By: Hasmik Mkhitaryan
Rating: ★★★★☆
a gripping blend of mystery, adventure, and the unknown
Review: This is a thrilling, mind-bending journey that starts as a simple climbing trip but quickly spirals into something far more mysterious. The eerie pipe at the lodge, the strange sounds, and the hidden secrets lurking beneath the surface create an atmosphere thick with suspense and intrigue. This book masterfully weaves friendship, love, and the boundaries of reality into a gripping tale that keeps you questioning until the very end. If you love adventure with a touch of the unexplained, this is a must-read!
By: Austin Netzley
Rating: ★★★★★
Chaconne: When Music Speaks What Words Cannot
A novella about the transformative power of music
In a world of perfect patterns and counted stars, ten-year-old Peter finds his voice through the complex mathematics of Bach. When he discovers the master's haunting Chaconne, he finds more than just notes on a page—he finds a language for his heart. As life begins to shift around him in unexpected ways, Peter learns that music can speak what words cannot. Through the passion of Bach's most profound composition, he discovers that sometimes the most beautiful harmonies emerge from life's greatest challenges.
A luminous novella about love, understanding, and the transformative power of music. CHACONNE weaves together the precision of an extraordinary mind with the soaring emotion of classical music to create a story that will resonate long after the final note has faded. For readers who loved 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' and 'An Equal Music,' this poignant tale reminds us that some emotions can only be expressed through music, and some hearts can only be understood through love.
Reviews
A Profound and Beautiful Journey Through MusicReview: Chaconne: When Music Speaks What Words Cannot by David Kuziara is a breathtaking novel that captures the transformative power of music. With eloquent prose and deep emotion, Kuziara masterfully weaves a story of passion, loss, and redemption. The characters are rich and compelling, and the musical themes resonate on a profound level. This book is a must-read for music lovers and anyone who appreciates the unspoken depth of human emotion.
By: TheReviewBoss
Rating: ★★★★★
Mathematics Made Beautiful
Review: This book was touching in so many ways. A challenged boy learning music and bringing out his inner voice. I was very moved by the story.
By: Robert L.
Rating: ★★★★★
Delightfully written masterpiece
Review: David Kuziara has written a beautiful, moving novella that brings together the beauty of Bach's Chaconne with the highly intelligent and gifted Peter, who is neurodivergent. Kuziara has the grace not to try to label Peter's way of being. He artfully weaves in the connection between mathematics and music and produces a delightful story that accompanies the mountain tops and valleys that move through the actual musical piece. happiness, the thrill of discovering music is tempered by grief. i read the entire book in one sitting and was glued to the pages. Gripping and delightfully emotional.
By: Andrew Gregor
Rating: ★★★★★
Turn Of The Century
A novella based on the beautiful song by Jon Anderson
In the winter of 1899, sculptor Roan works tirelessly in his cold studio, his art illuminated by the graceful dance of his beloved wife. Their bohemian life of shared passion and simple joys seems perfect—until illness casts its shadow over their world.
As time slips through his fingers like morning light, Roan pours his soul into stone, desperate to preserve what matters most. But can his art capture the essence of a love that has shaped his entire world? A moving tale of devotion, creativity, and loss set in the dying days of the Victorian era, "Turn of the Century" will break your heart and remind you of love's endless capacity to transform us.
Reviews
Love and loss and artReview: The story is beautiful, about a man struggling to balance his art with his ambition to capture his love and preserve for eternity and the need to do what must be done to provide...
By: KatieReviewsStuff
Rating: ★★★★☆
A Love Etched in Stone
Review: This book is achingly beautiful. Roan’s devotion, his frantic need to immortalize love in marble—it’s the kind of heartbreak that lingers. The writing feels like a painting, every word deliberate, every moment heavy with meaning. It’s not a fast read, but it’s one you feel. If you love stories that make you stare at the ceiling, questioning life and art and love—yeah, this one’s for you.
By: Harish
Rating: ★★★★★