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A review by readingwryly
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
5.0
Well...I now need to read everything Laini Taylor has EVER WRITTEN. Her grocery list, 4th grade book report, I DON’T CARE! I will gratefully read anything of this woman’s hand and heart and being.
HOLY HELL! I’m reeling!
Where to even start? This book touched my soul. When I think of the writing, the word “flowery” comes to mind. But that doesn’t quite fit. Her words are wonderfully ethereal and descriptive, with intent. Not flowery for the sake of fluff. But incredibly beautiful and poignant and thoughtful.
The pacing was top notch! I was on board from the get go. No information dumping or boring exposition. Which is exceptionally impressive considering the enormity of this world and all we learn about it. She gives you just enough information a little bit at a time and in ways that keep you focused on the character building and unaware that you are sinking into a fantasy world.
The love story. (Sigh) Just. So. Beautiful.
And the social commentary? This book touches on race, on family trauma, on coming of age and knowing ones self, on fitting in. It’s rife with life lessons and beauty, wrapped up in dreams and books, Gods and Goddesses, magical cities and vast deserts!
I cannot go on living my life until I read the second part of this duology.
I’m broken in the best way.
HOLY HELL! I’m reeling!
Where to even start? This book touched my soul. When I think of the writing, the word “flowery” comes to mind. But that doesn’t quite fit. Her words are wonderfully ethereal and descriptive, with intent. Not flowery for the sake of fluff. But incredibly beautiful and poignant and thoughtful.
The pacing was top notch! I was on board from the get go. No information dumping or boring exposition. Which is exceptionally impressive considering the enormity of this world and all we learn about it. She gives you just enough information a little bit at a time and in ways that keep you focused on the character building and unaware that you are sinking into a fantasy world.
The love story. (Sigh) Just. So. Beautiful.
And the social commentary? This book touches on race, on family trauma, on coming of age and knowing ones self, on fitting in. It’s rife with life lessons and beauty, wrapped up in dreams and books, Gods and Goddesses, magical cities and vast deserts!
I cannot go on living my life until I read the second part of this duology.
I’m broken in the best way.