Dreams are powerful things. Since he was five years old, Lazlo Strange, orphan and jr. librarian, has dreamed of finding the mythical city of Weep. He has spent his life collecting every scrap of evidence to understand the city and prove its existence - in hopes of someday traveling there. The only problem is the orphaned, penniless Lazlo has no chance of securing funds for such an expedition. Then, one day his dream comes to him. A group of legendary heroes, the Taizerkane Warriors from Weep, arrive at his library looking for brave souls willing to travel with them to face Weep's greatest problem. They are led by a man known as the Godslayer, and Lazlo can't believe his dream is within his grasp. With all the learned people competing to be a part of the select team, Lazlo knows he doesn't stand a chance of being selected. However, if he doesn't speak up for his dream now, he will regret it all of his days. For now, he has a chance of visiting the city of his dreams and learning from the warriors he always revered. Dreams are powerful things, and Lazlo's dreams will change the world forever. The secrets of Weep are many, and Lazlo is willing to do anything to understand them. Once again, Taylor's master of language, world-building and character come together to create a tragic and magical story that will haunt you. Lazlo is an unlikely hero, but you will root for him and the blue girl from his dreams. It is a book that grows in depth and beauty with each page, and at the end, you will cry out for the next installment. Highly recommended!
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Dreams are powerful things. Since he was five years old, Lazlo Strange, orphan and jr. librarian, has dreamed of finding the mythical city of Weep. He has spent his life collecting every scrap of evidence to understand the city and prove its existence - in hopes of someday traveling there. The only problem is the orphaned, penniless Lazlo has no chance of securing funds for such an expedition. Then, one day his dream comes to him. A group of legendary heroes, the Taizerkane Warriors from Weep, arrive at his library looking for brave souls willing to travel with them to face Weep's greatest problem. They are led by a man known as the Godslayer, and Lazlo can't believe his dream is within his grasp. With all the learned people competing to be a part of the select team, Lazlo knows he doesn't stand a chance of being selected. However, if he doesn't speak up for his dream now, he will regret it all of his days. For now, he has a chance of visiting the city of his dreams and learning from the warriors he always revered. Dreams are powerful things, and Lazlo's dreams will change the world forever. The secrets of Weep are many, and Lazlo is willing to do anything to understand them. Once again, Taylor's master of language, world-building and character come together to create a tragic and magical story that will haunt you. Lazlo is an unlikely hero, but you will root for him and the blue girl from his dreams. It is a book that grows in depth and beauty with each page, and at the end, you will cry out for the next installment. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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