Return to DallerGut Dream Department Store By Miye Lee

About the Book

It has been a year since Penny first walked through the doors of the DallerGut Dream Department Store, and she has finally earned her place in the dream industry. This sequel takes readers deeper into the magical world of dreams, this time exploring the Company District, where dreams are actually made, and the Civil Complaint Center, where unhappy customers come to air their grievances.

About the Author

Miye Lee was born in Busan, South Korea, in 1990. Before becoming a full time author, she studied Materials Science and Engineering at Busan National University and worked as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics. Her debut novel, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, was originally funded through crowdfunding in Korea and went on to become a national bestseller, later translated into English by Sandy Joosun Lee.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for readers who loved the first Dallergut novel and want to spend more time in its world. It also suits anyone who enjoys gentle, character driven Korean fiction, cozy fantasy with emotional depth, or stories about work, purpose, and human connection told through a magical lens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to read the first Dallergut Dream Department Store book before this one?
Yes, it is best to read the first book, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, before this sequel, since the story follows Penny’s ongoing journey and builds on characters and world details introduced earlier.

Is Return to the DallerGut Dream Department Store a standalone story or part of a series?
It is the second book in the DallerGut Dream Department Store series by Miye Lee, continuing directly from where the first bestselling novel left off.

Is this book appropriate for teens as well as adults?
Yes, this cozy fantasy novel is gentle in tone and suitable for teens 13 and up, as well as adult readers who enjoy healing fiction and magical realism.