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Strange the Dreamer

the stunning 5th anniversary edition
By Laini Taylor
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Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor is a captivating tale about a young librarian named Lazlo Strange who embarks on an adventurous journey to the mythical lost city of Weep. Driven by a passion for forgotten stories and mysterious dreams, Lazlo discovers unexpected magic, love, and secrets that could change the world. The narrative explores themes of destiny, memory, and the battle between dreamers and the harsh realities they face.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of mythical lost cities, mystical beasts, and dreams that reach beyond the boundaries of reality. Its rich, lyrical prose and epic storytelling will appeal to those with a love for fantasy worlds filled with romance, wonder, and adventure.

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Strange the Dreamer

The 5th Anniversary edition of the magical Sunday Times bestseller, by Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy>

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'Laini Taylor is so damn good and like no other' Leigh Bardugo

The limited 5th Anniversary edition of the magical Sunday Times bestseller, by Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy.

The dream chooses the dreamer.

Since he was five years old, Lazlo Strange has been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to go in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself—in the person of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors—and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

What happened in Weep to cut it off from the world? What did the Godslayer slay that went by the name of god? And what is the mysterious problem he now seeks help in solving?

The answers await in Weep, but so do many more mysteries—including the blue-skinned goddess who visits Lazlo's dreams...

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A recipient of the Michael L. Printz Honor award for excellence in YA literature.

'Magical' Grazia

'A stunning, sensory feast of a novel' Daily Mail

'Leaves the reader enthralled, enchanted and entirely entranced' New York Journal of Books

'The kind of story that paves dreams' Roshani Chokshi

'Beautiful, unusual, unexpected' Sabaa Tahir

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Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor is highly praised for its stunning sensory experience, complex world-building, and emotionally charged plot. Its language is described as dark, lush, and enchanting, creating an intricate world of gods and humans. The romance between the characters Lazlo and Sarai is touching and well-drawn, contributing to a whimsical tale that enchants readers and leaves them eager for more.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399720540

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Hi! I write fantasy books. My latest is STRANGE THE DREAMER, about a young librarian, a mythic lost city, and the half-human children of murdered gods. Check it out :-) Before that I wrote the DAUGHTER OF SMOKE & BONE trilogy, which has been translated into 32 languages. It's about a blue-haired art student raised by monsters, a broken angel, and a war that has raged for 1000 years in another world. I also wrote LIPS TOUCH: THREE TIMES, which was a National Book Award finalist, and the DREAMDARK books. As well as various short stories and novellas.

Thanks for reading!!

www.lainitaylor.com; @lainitaylor

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