The Strange the Dreamer series by Laini Taylor is 2 books of ya fantasy that runs on dreamlike and romantic. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 1,064 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Laini Taylor intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dreamlike, romantic Young Adult ya fantasy built around librarian hero, lost city, forbidden love. 536 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dreamlike, dark Young Adult ya fantasy built around found family, dark magic, love. 528 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Strange the Dreamer is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dreamlike energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Strange the Dreamer →Read the Strange the Dreamer series in publication order: 1. Strange the Dreamer, 2. Muse of Nightmares. This is the intended reading order by Laini Taylor.
The Strange the Dreamer series has 2 books totaling 1,064 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Strange the Dreamer series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Strange the Dreamer series is a ya fantasy series by Laini Taylor with dreamlike, romantic, beautiful vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Strange the Dreamer — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Strange the Dreamer breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.