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Lair of Dreams

Libba Bray
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Lair of Dreams

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Libba Bray

Lair of Dreams

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Lair of Dreams, set in 1920s New York City, follows Diviners like Evie O'Neill and Henry Dubois as they navigate their supernatural abilities amidst growing fame and danger. Evie gains stardom as “America's Sweetheart Seer,” while Henry explores dreams to find a lost love. A deadly sleeping sickness spreads terror, intensifying racial injustice and leading the Diviners to confront sinister forces to save the city.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

34,205 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray captivates with intricate historical details and engaging supernatural elements. Readers praised its compelling characters and atmospheric setting. However, some found the pacing inconsistent and the expanded cast overwhelming. Overall, it is a hauntingly vivid sequel that will likely satisfy fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lair of Dreams?

Fans of 1920s historical fiction with a supernatural twist will relish Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray. Readers who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven stories like The Diviners or The Night Circus will find themselves captivated by its rich period detail, eerie mysteries, and intriguing cast of characters.

4.3

34,205 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

592

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1920s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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