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Muse of Nightmares

the magical sequel to Strange the Dreamer

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 *SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BSETSELLER * AN AUDIBLE BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2017 * A GOODREADS CHOICE BEST BOOK OF 2017 * AN AMAZON BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF 2017 *

The sweeping, and highly-anticipated sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling magical fantasy sensation Strange the Dreamer


'A daring quest that demands to be read and reread' KATHERINE WEBBER
''It will leave you changed forever' SAMANTHA SHANNON
'Taylor asks big questions about life and death' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. She was wrong.

In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.

Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice - save the woman he loves, or everyone else? - while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.

As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with the thousands of children born in the citadel nursery?

And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?

PRAISE FOR LAINI TAYLOR

'Exquisite prose and imagery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A masterful storyteller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The plot is absolutely masterful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Laini Taylor executes her narrative with flawless style and such individuality that comparison with other books becomes a near impossibility' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Bewitching. THIS is why I read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book was fricken epic. And when I say epic I mean EPIC.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The characters and worlds of Laini Taylor's imagination just pulled me in from start to finish.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Laini Taylor leaves me breathless with her imagination of a world at war.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Urban Magic Mind-bending Heartfelt Revenge

Critic reviews

Laini Taylor writes like a musician plays, with precision and passion and harmony, each note perfectly placed, leaving her audience overwhelmed and transported . . . MUSE OF NIGHTMARES is a philosophical fantasy adventure, an epic love story, a daring quest that demands to be read and reread and deserves to be remembered forever. (Katherine Webber)
As tragedy and triumph and empathy for both humans and godspawn are held in constant tension, the plotting is exquisite, with turns readers will never see coming and that yet make perfect sense in retrospect.
Gorgeously written in language simultaneously dark, lush, and enchanting,
[Readers] will dive into Taylor's gorgeous prose and brilliant imagery and relish this story about dreams, love, monsters, gods, ghosts, war, and alchemy. Told from alternating points of view, this is complex but satisfying, a story about cultures meeting and clashing
Lovers of intricate worldbuilding and feverish romance will find this enthralling
I was afraid to read too quickly because I didn't want it to be over . . . Laini has done something so special with this duology . . . It will leave you changed forever (Samantha Shannon)
Consumers of magic/darkness will find their needs amply met.
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It is rare that a sequel is as good as the first book and this one is even better. So much more story this time and wholly satisfying in it's conclusion. I loved it. I'm going to have to listen again...and buy a hard copy to read too.

Absolutely beautiful

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Loved it... Couldn't put it down.. Twists from one chapter to the next.. A must for avid fantasy readers.

Awesome... Great read... Captivating.

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I’m in my thirties and loved it even though it’s more aimed at the Young Adult audience. Steve West is a very talented narrator too. I was utterly absorbed in their world.

I listened to Daughter of Smoke and Bone after this and really didn’t enjoy it at all, but this series is great.

Fantastic follow up - very engaging

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combining trauma healing, string theory and attachment theory in a beautiful story. About Gods and ghosts. I loved it.

gorgeous amazing moving loveliness

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As with the 1st book.... I loved it! A muse for imagination, taking you to another world and making you feel like you will never come back.

The writing was beautifully written; the sentences flowed so smooth from one to the next.

The story itselfs.....as quoted from the first book, the author has 'dream up something wild and improbable, something beautiful and full of monsters' and written it into this beautifully strange dream of a book. The plot is fast pace and draws you in. Definitely engaging.

As with the rest of the book the characters are beautiful and very well written. From start to finish you feel and connect with these characters (while slightly finding a favourite). Laughing, crying and breathing with each of them.

I honestly could write an essay on why I would recommend this book and the 1st one too and how awesome it is....but don't worry I wouldnt'.....instead I highly recommend this book and if you are still unsure as to why I think this book is so amazing.....have a read and see for yourself.

A Dream not a Nightmare

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