

The themes of hate, mercy, and justice run strongly throughout this volume and its sequel. Strange the Dreamer is more adventure than traditional fantasy, with a strong hidden-cities and lost-artifacts vibe.

In Strange the Dreamer her literary skill is on full display and coupled with a perfectly paced, dynamic narrative filled with dynamite characters - both the leads AND the supporting cast. In the aftermath of a war between gods and men, a hero, a librarian, and a girl must battle the fantastical elements of a mysterious city stripped of its name.ĭanny's Review: Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy was well-written, but suffered from poor pacing, side characters more interesting than the leads, and the occasional plot hole.
