A review by ms_sarah621
The Diviners by Libba Bray

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a fun read. I really enjoyed the darker, spooky elements of the story. It set up a very interesting world and villain. However, I was taken out of the story often due to the romances and how the main character acted. I know this is a YA novel, which I tend to not read or enjoy as much. Still, it felt a bit much for such a long book, trying to cover many characters and events. I really feel like Memphis needed more coverage and exploration throughout the story. Maybe that comes with the rest of the series, but it still felt lacking. I think I’ll pick up the next one in the series. I was just distracted and pulled out of this story often, which made it more difficult to enjoy. I would like to see where it goes because the mystery and dark elements were super interesting.