"We're magic"

"Impossible?" Lazlo gave a soft laugh and shake

 of his head. "There must be things that are impossible. 

But I don't believe we've gotten there yet. 

Look at us. We've barely begun. 

Sarai, we're magic." 

I discovered Laini Taylor's dreamy lovers almost two years ago now and I have felt witchlight in my heart ever since. Sarai and Lazlo became for me a painfully beautiful pair that always felt would never be able to be happy together as much as I desperately wanted them to. This feeling follows you throughout the entire duology, but you somehow learn to love it. It's frustrating but incredibly beautiful at the same time. Similar to watching Titanic, knowing the ship will always sink but hoping the iceberg will inexplicably just not be there any more. Or, maybe, just maybe, they'll actually take turns to stay afloat. Seriously, Rose. You'd never let go? Hmmmm...

If you haven't read the first part to this duology, I would suggest you to stop reading here, since there are some spoilers ahead if you haven't finished the first book. If you're interested in knowing more about the story, but haven't yet read book one, I do have a spoiler-free review just for YOU. 

Anyways, Laini Taylor's world-building newly shines in this second part to the story of Weep and their sweethearts. In this book we get to explore the godspawn's home with absolutely no limits. We also get to know them as they mature even further and explore the idea of a world which might not be all that happy to confirm they're still alive.

Furthermore, we get to see the godspawn's relationships with each other grow deeper. Feral and Ruby are still quite literally the thunder-like and fiery souls we already met in "Strange The Dreamer", but their relationship keeps growing and with each turn it gives, we laugh and cringe and feel extremely frustrated by the two. 

At the same time, Sparrow's power keeps flourishing and blooming in astounding and beautiful new ways that will surely shock the reader. And, bring a smile to their face too. 

While we do get to spend most of our time on the citadel, the city of Weep does entertain our curiosity every once in a while as well. We see the delegation that was supposed to save the now slightly-destroyed city investigating and discovering long-held secrets about the city's history. 

The narration does not only divide between the citadel and Weep. There is a new and resh addition to the storyline, as we meet Kora and Nova. At the beginning, we may feel slightly confused as to what their life and world has to do with the dreamy lovers and their magical city, but as the story unfolds every piece fits in the puzzle and you are just left there to mumble in shock. Seriously. You don't see it coming until it hits you. HARD.

I, most definitely, have to admit that Laini Taylor's duology has easily become one of my favourite contemporary fantasy novels. As I've mentioned a million times before, her world-building is frankly masterful, her character design is simply gorgeous and her story-telling is honestly beautiful and inspiring.

I hope you give these characters, this world and this story a chance because I'm pretty sure you won't regret it at all. Your heart will beat faster, your tears will grace your cheeks and a warm, fuzzy-feeling will follow you if you do.

I hope you have a wonderful day!


My copy of "Muse of Nightmares" is the British 2018 Edition by Hodder & Stoughton General Division.