Praise for Muse of Nightmares A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018 A 2018 Booklist Editors' Choice Booklist , starred reviewKirkus Reviews Praise and accolades for Strange the Dreamer : A NPR Best Book A Goodreads Best YA Fantasy and Science Fiction Nominee A Boston Globe Best YA Book A Popcrush Best Young Adult Book A Popsugar Best Book for Women A Booklist Editors' Choice An A.V. Club Favorite Book A Tor Top Young Adult SFF Book A Christian Science Monitor Best Book A B&N Teen Blog Best Young Adult Book A Forever Young Adult Best Book Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom Roshani Chokshi, author of The Star Touched Queen USA Today NPR Popsugar Justine Magazine Hypable Publishers Weekly , starred reviewBooklist , starred reviewStrange the Dreamer ] has all the rich, evocative imagery and complex world-building typical of Taylor's best work. This outstanding fantasy is a must-purchase for all YA collections."—School Library Journal , starred reviewBulletin of the Center for Children's Books VOYA , starred reviewHorn Book Kirkus Reviews
09/01/2018Gr 9 Up— Following directly after the acclaimed first novel in Taylor's lush series, Strange the Dreamer, this sequel finds the lovers Lazlo Strange, former librarian–turned-warrior, and his beloved, Sarai, thrown into an impossible situation. Lazlo, while trying to preserve the citadel of the Mesarthim, is unable to save Sarai from a terrible fall. Impaled on an iron gate, Sarai dies only to be brought back as a ghost by Minya, a child with the power to control the dead and a uncontrollable need for vengeance against the Seraphim who travel between multiple worlds wreaking havoc on the lives of lesser beings. Now they must all find a way to work together to free the worlds from the godlike Seraphim despite overwhelming odds. The author of the "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" trilogy has created an intricate universe that will both intrigue and repel readers. Unfortunately, the constant switching between scenes, points of view, and plot lines is confusing and somewhat detracts from what would otherwise be truly lovely world-building. VERDICT Purchase where Taylor has a loyal following and where the previous title is popular.—Jane Henriksen Baird, formerly at Anchorage Public Library, AK
The always impressive Steve West does some of his finest work narrating the cast of dozens in Laini Taylor's epic fantasy conclusion to the Strange the Dreamer duology. West’s powerful tone captures main characters Lazlo's and Sarai's emotions and skillfully manages the many important secondary characters, giving them each distinct and easy-to-follow vocal tags. So much happens in this second (but hopefully not final) story about the supernatural blue Mesarthim and the people of Weep, and West guides listeners through the many heartrending (keep tissues on hand) close calls and battles for survival. Entertaining yet incredibly emotional, MUSE OF NIGHTMARES is a master class in audiobook narration. S.A.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
NOVEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
The always impressive Steve West does some of his finest work narrating the cast of dozens in Laini Taylor's epic fantasy conclusion to the Strange the Dreamer duology. West’s powerful tone captures main characters Lazlo's and Sarai's emotions and skillfully manages the many important secondary characters, giving them each distinct and easy-to-follow vocal tags. So much happens in this second (but hopefully not final) story about the supernatural blue Mesarthim and the people of Weep, and West guides listeners through the many heartrending (keep tissues on hand) close calls and battles for survival. Entertaining yet incredibly emotional, MUSE OF NIGHTMARES is a master class in audiobook narration. S.A.C. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
NOVEMBER 2018 - AudioFile
2018-06-24
