When I first heard of The Diviners (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2012), I got that wonderful, shivery, goose-bumpy feeling that means, I have to read this! I might have felt it even if I hadn't known it was written by Libba Bray, but the fact that it was just added to the anticipation. I mean, Libba Bray, people: she of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy and the sublime Going Bovine. It's a ghost story/occult murder mystery set in one of my favorite places--Manhattan (New York, not Kansas, just to be clear)--and one of my favorite time periods--the 1920s. What could possibly keep me away?
"1920s New York thrums with giddy life in this gripping first in a new [series] from Printz winner Bray...The intricate plot and magnificently imagined details of character, dialogue and setting take hold and don't let go. Not to be missed." --Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"The compelling and dramatic supernatural plot explores self-actualization, predestination, the secrets everyone hides, and, of course, good versus evil. An absolutely terrific read and, thankfully, the first in a planned series." --School Library Journal (starred)
I'm already a little bit afraid to go to sleep after reading this book late at night! Ready to be chilled? Pick it up and read along!
** Also, blogfrogs, side note: Anyone notice that my shirt (kind of) matches the cover? Totally unplanned.
That's right: I've committed to reading all the books on my TBR Shelf this year--and blogging them! Click here to read the reviews I've posted so far.
This sounds wonderful. I also love the setting and a ghost story/occult murder mystery is almost too good to pass up. I hadn't heard of it. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteFull review coming next week, Rosi!
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