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
A journey through heartbreak and hope.Review: I loved this straight away, Sammy’s journey hit home, especially his struggles with love and loss. Kuziara does a brilliant job with the characters, making you care deeply about what happens to them. It’s not just a typical coming-of-age tale—there are some real emotional punches in there. A fantastic read if you enjoy something that tugs at the heartstrings.
By: Cannyscot2000
Rating: ★★★★☆
Couldn’t put it down!
Review: A story that would appeal to all ages, young and old. Tears at your heart strings.
By: Jax
Rating: ★★★★★
A Heartfelt Tale of Imagination and Growth
Review: Daydreamer follows Sammy, a boy who escapes into his imagination to cope with life's challenges, including losing his father. The story blends humor and emotion, from Sammy's quirky adventures to his tender relationships. The emotional depth and well-crafted characters make it a rewarding read—a touching journey of resilience, friendship, and childhood wonder.
By: RAW
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
a gripping blend of mystery, adventure, and the unknownReview: 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: ★★★★★
5 stars!
Review: I didn’t know what to expect going into The Pipe: Dreams of Tashokia, but it completely pulled me in. The story is unique, full of adventure, and has a depth that sticks with you. The world-building is rich without being overwhelming, and the characters feel real—like people you actually care about. I especially enjoyed how the book blended history, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural in a way that felt seamless. It’s one of those books that keeps you thinking even after you’ve finished. Highly recommend!
By: Tori Lounsbury
Rating: ★★★★★
Fantasy, romance and action
Review: 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: ★★★★☆
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
BeautifulReview: Sometimes, this novella was a touch overwritten, but overall, it was beautifully crafted and deeply moving. The musical theme tied in neatly with the plot, and the descriptions of Bach's compositions were some of the best I have come across, so much so that I couldn't help looking up his Chaconne on YouTube. So while 'Chaconne' may be stylistically a little rough around the edges, it has soul and is worth the read.
By: Jeremy
Rating: ★★★★★
It touched my heart!
Review: This is such a wonderful story, very touching and so… well written. A very creative writer, that brings the story to life! I can’t wait for David Kuziara’s next book!
By: Jax
Rating: ★★★★★
Great story
Review: A well written story of a young boy who finds the "music" in his life. A great story for ALL ages. Highly recommend.
By: Russell Myers
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
A Love Etched in StoneReview: 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: ★★★★★
Love and loss and art
Review: 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: ★★★★☆