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lady_moon's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Reread January 2023: The genius of this book is even better than the first time. I only wish to forget all the plot so I can experience the intrigue again. And I will never get over the word shrestha - this is such soft soul-wrenching word and it hurts so good. Also, here's a cute quote:
“The library knows its own mind,” old Master Hyrrokkin told him [...] “When it steals a boy, we let it keep him.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence
greatu's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Kidnapping, Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Blood
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
sadiebreed's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent
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
janereads1989's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Child death, Death, Xenophobia, Sexual violence, Blood, and Abandonment
danny_thereader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Genocide
Minor: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
thecourtofreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
"if you're afraid of your own dreams, you're welcome here in mine."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Rape, and Sexual violence
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
anushar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m in a reading slump right now but this book was beautiful. The story itself was not incredibly exciting or as action packed as most fantasies, but the way the author described everything with such care and reverence sucked me in. The prose of this book is incredibly hyped up and for good reason, this reads like a fairy tale but more personal. I honestly adored the characters, they were complex and funny and each relatable in their own way. I feel like this book was great at subtly tackling racism, the effects of war and how those things affect peoples characters. Overall this was very well done, however I struggled a bit while reading it simply because of the slower pace of the book.
4/5 stars!
4/5 stars!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, Rape, and Xenophobia
Minor: Abandonment, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
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