{"product_id":"strange-the-dreamer-series-laini-taylor-2-books-collection-set-young-adult-paperback","title":"Strange the Dreamer Series by Laini Taylor 2 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStrange the Dreamer\u003cbr\u003e\nMuse of Nightmares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Young Adult (13+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the mythic, dream-haunted city of Weep with this two-book paperback collection by Laini Taylor. Strange the Dreamer and Muse of Nightmares follow Lazlo Strange, a bookish orphan turned librarian, as his lifelong obsession with a lost city collides with gods, ghosts, and impossible choices. Taylor's lush, award-recognized prose blends epic fantasy world-building with intimate romance and moral complexity. Ideal for teen and adult readers who love immersive sagas, this set delivers a complete arc perfect for a summer reading list or a birthday gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers the complete Strange the Dreamer duology in one paperback set. Strange the Dreamer introduces Lazlo Strange, a war orphan and junior librarian who has dreamed of the lost city of Weep since he was five years old. When a legendary hero known as the Godslayer arrives seeking scholars for a secret expedition, Lazlo finally gets his chance to see the city firsthand, only to discover secrets far stranger than any story. The novel was named a Printz Honor Book, praised for its inventive mythology and lyrical voice. Muse of Nightmares picks up after tragedy, as Lazlo and Sarai grapple with new identities, one a god, the other a ghost, while a vengeful survivor named Minya holds the fractured city hostage. Alliances shift, secrets unravel, and Lazlo faces a devastating choice between the woman he loves and the fate of everyone else. Together, the two books trace a single sweeping arc, from a dreamer's first glimpse of a forbidden city to the climactic reckoning that determines Weep's future. Readers encounter shifting points of view, richly drawn secondary characters, and a slow-burn romance woven through a mythology of gods and memory. Taylor's reputation for gorgeous, unhurried prose is on full display, rewarding readers who savor atmosphere and depth alongside high-stakes plotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete two-book duology in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-recognized storytelling, including a Printz Honor for book one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical, immersive prose for fans of richly built fantasy worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for teens and adults who love epic fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for summer reading or a young adult classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies ready to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStrange the Dreamer — Lazlo Strange, a dream-obsessed librarian, joins an expedition to the mythic lost city of Weep and uncovers secrets that upend everything he believed.\u003cbr\u003e\nMuse of Nightmares — In the wake of tragedy, Lazlo and Sarai must navigate new identities as god and ghost while a vengeful survivor threatens the fragile peace of Weep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaini Taylor is an American author known for her richly imagined fantasy worlds and lyrical prose. She is the author of the bestselling Daughter of Smoke \u0026amp; Bone trilogy and the Strange the Dreamer duology, and her work has earned her recognition as a National Book Award finalist and a Printz Honor recipient. Taylor's storytelling combines inventive mythology and emotionally complex characters, earning her a devoted readership among teen and adult fantasy fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis paperback duology delivers a complete, emotionally rich fantasy arc in one set, ideal for gifting on a birthday, holiday season, or as a stocking stuffer. Fans of lush world-building and morally complex characters will treasure this addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laini Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033551741302,"sku":"MAN-VRT-HAS-U2510-3899294742","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/strange-the-dreamer-laini-taylor-paperback.jpg?v=1785511523","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/strange-the-dreamer-series-laini-taylor-2-books-collection-set-young-adult-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}