"Strange the Dreamer" is a fantasy novel by Laini Taylor that follows the story of Lazlo Strange, a young librarian with dreams of a mythical city called Weep. He is captivated by the legends surrounding this lost place and yearns to uncover its secrets. When a group of mysterious beings arrives in his city, Lazlo seizes the opportunity to join them on their journey to Weep. Along the way, he encounters Sarai, a girl with extraordinary powers, and discovers the intertwining fates of their worlds, leading to a tale of love, loss, and the power of dreams.