Some passages in this book were so beautiful I had to go back and reread them multiple times, and in parts I definitely picked up a bit of a film Noir feel. Libba Bray’s writing does a brilliant job of capturing a decade of severe indulgence and makes it incredibly fun too. It’s almost a character in itself, the glamorous city is always buzzing with chaos, vibrant people in flapper dresses dripping in jewels make their way to decadent parties where they sip illegal alcohol. The setting of the 1920s with a supernatural twist immediately makes this book feel unique. Libba Bray has created one heck of a compelling story with The Diviners.

And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened… A student named Jericho hides a shocking secret. A chorus girl names Theta is running from her past. A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. As Evie jumps headlong into a dance with a murderer, other stories unfold in the city that never sleeps. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Will is called to the scene, Evie realises her gift could help catch a serial killer. Evie worries he’ll discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far. The only catch is she has to live with her uncle Will – and his unhealthy obsession with the occult. It’s 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls and rakish pickpockets. If you’re looking for a good book and something a little bit different, The Diviners will definitely suit your needs!Įvie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City – and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. I feel like it took me back to the basics or reading, because instead of tackling big themes or moral messages and crashing through boundaries it focused on the most important thing, telling a damn good story, and whisking the reader along for the ride.

It’s the most entertaining story I’ve read in a long time. I’m so glad that I took a chance because this novel was SO MUCH FUN. After scanning the blurb and finding it was set in 1920s America with a supernatural twist, I couldn’t resist. The cover was so beautiful I couldn’t resist, especially as the copy I found second hand was a hardback in brilliant condition. I bought this book (mostly) on a whim, having only ever read one review of it. Overall Impression: A compelling supernatural murder mystery with vibrant characters and gorgeous creeptastic imagery.

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