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mirilh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Slavery
rhguerrero's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Death, Child death, Blood, and Violence
happylilfaerie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
I was so emotional at the ending, I was so captivated by the story and it's characters, and I want more. I'm getting my hand on the next book as fast as I can.
The one thing that annoyed me was how some of the plot and side characters were cast aside to focus on the romance. I skimmed some of the very romantic parts like of describing them kissing and stuff because I'm just not interested in that. Still the rest of the book was so wonderfully written I couldn't give it less than 5 stars.
The one thing that annoyed me was how some of the plot and side characters were cast aside to focus on the romance. I skimmed some of the very romantic parts like of describing them kissing and stuff because I'm just not interested in that. Still the rest of the book was so wonderfully written I couldn't give it less than 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Sexual violence, and Child death
hotpinkmess's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
heartstoppers's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THE COVER IS ALMOST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE STORY.
Ok, for one thing, the whole writing style of this was so poetic and beautiful I could come up with 100+ quotes that will jerk tears from my eyes if I reread this. Some sentences made me stop and close the book because they were so glorious, and even more made me gasp out loud in wonder during my Spanish exams.
Lazlo Strange (AKA Strange the Dreamer) is probably the most adorable and innocent thing to ever come into a book. He's so easy to relate to for me, being wrapped up in his own fantasies and books, along with wanting to visit a land of legends, HECK YEAH. I wish I could have a nickname as epic as his, and the fact it fits as the title of this epic book so well makes me start wanting to worship Laini Taylor.
Thyon Nero, I can't figure out whether to hate you or feel so sorry for you due to the burdens you carry. On one hand, you seem convince Lazlo is going to stab you in the back when all he's done is help you, (AND YOU TAKE ALL HIS CREDIT. EVERY. TIME.) But you're situation is...unique. So I'm not sure about you. I'll decide next book
All the "godspawn" were interesting and something to really take a closer look at, and when poor conflicted Sarai died I was ready to cry. Her death was so sudden and referenced the prologue (which took forever to understand, it only becomes clear why a girl fell from the sky until 5 chapters till the end,) and the fact that Minya took control of her ghost really unsettles me. It sets up the next book, but I can see that plot of "Muse of Nightmares" becoming predictable with this new development. I'm still very conflicted and can't really seem to have sympathy for the girl who imprisons ghosts and is willing to hurt one of her only friends, but I understand why Minya does what she does and how Lazlo's godliness will affect her.
Sparrow was probably my favorite godspawn, she was so cute and poor Ruby and Feral crushed her gentle heart. She got them back with her plum wrath, though. I adore her.
The plot of this book was amazing and the characters reacted clearly to every event, making decisions that were never once out of character. It was beautiful and had me enthralled. I know others say it's not fats-paced enough for them, but I thought it was the perfect length, giving everyone a time to take a breath after a big event and cool down or get excited (except for the end, it goes BANG BANG BANG then,) so this was definitely my favorite standalone so far in 2018.
Conclusion: "Strange the Dreamer" was the reason I woke up in the morning for a week.
Ok, for one thing, the whole writing style of this was so poetic and beautiful I could come up with 100+ quotes that will jerk tears from my eyes if I reread this. Some sentences made me stop and close the book because they were so glorious, and even more made me gasp out loud in wonder during my Spanish exams.
Lazlo Strange (AKA Strange the Dreamer) is probably the most adorable and innocent thing to ever come into a book. He's so easy to relate to for me, being wrapped up in his own fantasies and books, along with wanting to visit a land of legends, HECK YEAH. I wish I could have a nickname as epic as his, and the fact it fits as the title of this epic book so well makes me start wanting to worship Laini Taylor.
Thyon Nero, I can't figure out whether to hate you or feel so sorry for you due to the burdens you carry. On one hand, you seem convince Lazlo is going to stab you in the back when all he's done is help you, (AND YOU TAKE ALL HIS CREDIT. EVERY. TIME.) But you're situation is...unique. So I'm not sure about you. I'll decide next book
All the "godspawn" were interesting and something to really take a closer look at, and when poor conflicted Sarai died I was ready to cry. Her death was so sudden and referenced the prologue (which took forever to understand, it only becomes clear why a girl fell from the sky until 5 chapters till the end,) and the fact that Minya took control of her ghost really unsettles me. It sets up the next book, but I can see that plot of "Muse of Nightmares" becoming predictable with this new development. I'm still very conflicted and can't really seem to have sympathy for the girl who imprisons ghosts and is willing to hurt one of her only friends, but I understand why Minya does what she does and how Lazlo's godliness will affect her.
Sparrow was probably my favorite godspawn, she was so cute and poor Ruby and Feral crushed her gentle heart. She got them back with her plum wrath, though. I adore her.
The plot of this book was amazing and the characters reacted clearly to every event, making decisions that were never once out of character. It was beautiful and had me enthralled. I know others say it's not fats-paced enough for them, but I thought it was the perfect length, giving everyone a time to take a breath after a big event and cool down or get excited (except for the end, it goes BANG BANG BANG then,) so this was definitely my favorite standalone so far in 2018.
Conclusion: "Strange the Dreamer" was the reason I woke up in the morning for a week.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Sexual violence, and Violence
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death of parent, Genocide, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
Minor: Kidnapping, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
daydreamermoonwalker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The first half was really slow and I almost gave up on it, but the second half was so good that I'm glad I didn't. The characters are what really drew me in, they were very likeable and the romance was beautiful. So if you can get past the kinda boring parts and you love magic, interesting characters, great world building, evocative writing, and romance I highly recommend! (Honestly the second half of the book is a solid 4 stars and I'm definitely gonna read the sequel)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Gore, Grief, Murder, Rape, and Violence
angelareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Sexual content
whatevertheysay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Death
Moderate: Child death, Slavery, Murder, Rape, and Violence
brynn_books's review against another edition
3.5
I have weird feelings about this book. On one hand, I absolutely loved it and needed to keep reading to find out what happened. On the other hand, I had to force myself to pick it up and read, so I could finish it.
There was a lot of unnecessary filler scenes that were so boring and agonizing to read. It was really boring at times. Sometimes I wonder how this book was so long because I can barely anything that happened. The things that I can’t remember are filler scenes that I feel like didn’t really do anything important to the story and were really hard to get through.
But besides all of that, it was a fairly pleasant read. I’m excited to see what happens in the sequel.
There was a lot of unnecessary filler scenes that were so boring and agonizing to read. It was really boring at times. Sometimes I wonder how this book was so long because I can barely anything that happened. The things that I can’t remember are filler scenes that I feel like didn’t really do anything important to the story and were really hard to get through.
But besides all of that, it was a fairly pleasant read. I’m excited to see what happens in the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Slavery, and Kidnapping