The Diviners
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
578
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseNew York City • 1920s
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World History2012
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
The Diviners by Libba Bray is a historical fantasy novel set in 1920s New York City. It follows Evie O'Neill, a young person with supernatural abilities, as they navigate a world filled with occult phenomena, mysterious murders, and dark forces. The story integrates themes of adventure, friendship, and courage.
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With rich 1920s New York atmospheres and supernatural intrigue, The Diviners by Libba Bray captivates through immersive historical detail and a dynamic cast. Critics laud its vivid world-building and diverse characters, though some note a slow pace and overloaded plot elements. Readers seeking an evocative period mystery may overlook these minor drawbacks.
Readers who enjoy The Diviners by Libba Bray likely appreciate atmospheric, historical settings with supernatural elements. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs would enjoy the book's blend of 1920s jazz-age intrigue and eerie, paranormal mystery.
103,026 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
578
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseNew York City • 1920s
•
World History2012
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
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