The Diviners
The Diviners
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Brief
496
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2012
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
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.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Fantastical
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
102,432 ratings
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Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read The Diviners?
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.
102,432 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
496
Novel • Fiction
New York City • 1920s
2012
YA
14-18 years
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