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dlrosebyh's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
Lazlo and Sarai are not the same people they were before the disaster. They both struggle to understand their new identities as ghosts and gods, respectively, as dark-minded Minya holds them captive in order to get revenge on Weep.
While Sarai is more powerless than ever, Lazlo must make the impossible decision of whether to save the woman he loves or everyone else. The muse of nightmares, Sarai, has yet to fully realize her potential since sometimes, only the most desperate need can teach us our own depths.
I suppose I liked everything about this sequel, with the exception of the fact that the primary plot didn't really get going until the 30% point. It wasn't as intense as the previous book in the series, but it was still quite enjoyable. I adored the character depth, and the cliffhanger really caught my attention. I truly believed that this was the final installment in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Trafficking, Rape, and Slavery
doodeedoda's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Pregnancy, Violence, Death, Confinement, Grief, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Child death, Mental illness, Trafficking, and Child abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Self harm
mooshake's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
shout out to minya and thyon for carrying this entire book on their shoulders
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Rape, and Trafficking
aliveironically's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Rape
natsbooknook's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
We continue our wonderful journey in Weep, starting where we left off at the end of Strange the Dreamer. The storyline in this book moved more consistently than the previous book - I found Strange the Dreamer had a bit of a lull in the middle of the book, whereas this book did not.
It was a bit odd, though, how we spent the first half of the book thinking Minya was going to be our villain, and then the real villain literally punches a hole through the sky in the last 100 pages . Additionally, there were bits and pieces of information that were repeated almost word for word later in the story. Rather than creatively integrating it and relying on the reader to remember this tidbit of information, it was just regurgitated.
Other than those two minor grievances, I thought the story was beautifully written, the characters were lovable, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
forgettingtofly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I’m mourning that this duology had to end, but so grateful I got to read it. I can’t quite express it yet, but this book was deeply moving and so good. Well-written, achingly sad, wonderfully hopeful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Suicide, Child death, and Rape
froukjemelenhorst's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
4.8
The only thing that I didn’t like was how Lazlo was just kinda pushed to the side, having ‘fulfilled his purpose’, and kinda turned into someone whose only personality trait is simping for Sarai.
Other than that this was phenomenal. The times I gasped and was shocked are way too many to count and I thoroughly enjoyed this :)
The only thing that I didn’t like was how Lazlo was just kinda pushed to the side, having ‘fulfilled his purpose’, and kinda turned into someone whose only personality trait is simping for Sarai.
Other than that this was phenomenal. The times I gasped and was shocked are way too many to count and I thoroughly enjoyed this :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, War, Sexual violence, Death, Genocide, and Rape
ruanema317's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Violence
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? No
5.0
As with Stranger the Dreamer, I was enamored with Laini Taylor's writing, which blossoms like orchids on the page. The story is good - there are a lot of exciting elements and complex characters - but Laini Taylor's writing steals the show. She may be a bit flowery for most, but she steals my heart and weaves gossamer threads through it, and I am in love.
There were a few things that were too easy, especially redemption arcs and resource acquisition, but I'm willing to forgive all of it. However, I lament that Muse of Nightmares felt like a middle book, and I'm crestfallen at the lack of continuing adventures.
Altogether well-worth reading and a breath of beauty and joy in this otherwise dismal universe. An easy five-star because Laini Taylor has a gift for weaving magic in her worlds and creating characters of all shapes and sorts that the reader can't help but love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent, Torture, Child abuse, Rape, and Trafficking
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, and War
gabborn1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
We love a callback to previous work 🥹
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape