A review by danreadsitall
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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? N/A

4.25

 (Redacted) does it again with the good recommendations. "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor is not what I expected. But in the best possible way.

Lazlo Strange is a war-orphan raised by monks, with one joy in his life. Speaking to a (maybe crazy) monk about stories is an escape for him. Until one day the name of the city from those stories vanishes from his mind. The only evidence of Magic he has ever experienced. And that's the hook I will leave you with.

Trust, it's a wonderful story with amazing foreshadowing that I accepted and didn't consider until the end.

Published by Hachette Audio

Narrated by Steve West, the tone of awe during the dreams and the voice of pain. Fantastic work.

Reasons to read:
-Story about stories with stories
-One group's hero is the devil to another
-Spoilers
-The foreshadowing
-Bit of spice
-Old librarian implies the secret to happiness is hips
-The growth of the characters

Cons:
-Before Lazlo spoke up I was feeling anxious, because damn
-His name makes me remember the bread at this restaurant I used to go to, so I got very hungry when I heard it... 
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