A review by ladyofasgard
The Diviners by Libba Bray

  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Let’s begin with the things I liked about this book. I loved the mix between historical fiction and the magical realism. I loved how it was set in the 1920s. The overall plot with Evie using her powers to catch a killer mixed two of my favorite topics; supernatural and mystery. Libba Bray combined both themes very well. 

The things I didn’t like were the side stories. The author introduced characters that didn’t really have anything to do with the main plot of the story. I know they are important for a bigger set-up in the sequels, but I ended up not being interested since I was too focused on the main story. Also there is a love triangle. So of course I hate that; especially since it deals with best friends, and those are the worst. 

I will say that there is a small rape scene in the story between husband and wife. The scene isn’t too graphic. It depicts the abuse the character went through. So if you are triggered by those topics and you want to read this book, you still can, because the scene is not important to the overall plot. You won’t miss any important details by skipping the scene. 

Overall I really enjoyed reading the book and will continue with this series.
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