A fascinating and engrossing look at the struggle of women at the dawn of the 20th century to reclaim their own voices. As told through the experiences of 17-year-old protagonist Olivia, The Cure for Dreaming captures the pressure on young women to be obedient and silent, and the high cost of taking a stand and speaking out. Add to this a storyline conveying the era's fascination with hypnotism, and you have a fast-moving story that's unusual and packs an emotional punch. Highly recommended.