
Series: The Diviners #1
Genre: Historical, Paranormal
Release Date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Atom
Source: Gift
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It's 1920s New York City. It's flappers and Follies, jazz and gin. It's after the war but before the depression. And for certain group of bright young things it's the opportunity to party like never before.
For Evie O'Neill, it's escape. She's never fit in in small town Ohio and when she causes yet another scandal, she's shipped off to stay with an uncle in the big city. But far from being exile, this is exactly what she's always wanted: the chance to show how thoroughly modern and incredibly daring she can be.
But New York City isn't about just jazz babies and follies girls. It has a darker side. Young women are being murdered across the city. And these aren't crimes of passion. They're gruesome. They're planned. They bear a strange resemblance to an obscure group of tarot cards. And the New York City police can't solve them alone.
Evie wasn't just escaping the stifling life of Ohio, she was running from the knowledge of what she could do. She has a secret. A mysterious power that could help catch the killer - if he doesn't catch her first.
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I’m reading this one right now, and I’m finding the pacing a bit slow too. Which is why I keep taking breaks to read a couple other books in between ๐
I’m shipping Evie with two people, actually, and I’m hoping there’ll be some action soon (ANY action, not necessarily in the romantic department)!
I probably should have done the same thing, although I worry that if I do that then I won’t go back to the original book, haha.
WHICH TWO?! Give me all your shipping feels!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! My favourite things about this book were the setting/Naughty John/Evie. So I’m glad to see you loved all of those! There were certainly too many characters and a lot of the book felt like set up for the next one, which could be frustrating. But yeah, overall I loved it and cannot wait for me.
I’m curious though…who was the third person that Evie was shippable with? I assume Sam, Jericho and…? I can’t remember anyone else!
Evie was fantastic, and Naughty John is going to give people nightmares. It already happened with Tatum. I’m hoping that the sequel will be more fast paced. This was a good introduction to the world, but way too slow for me. Still a great book, though!
The third person was Theta! I loved them together, and could totally get behind a romance. Or a love triangle between Evie, Theta, and Sam. As long as Jericho goes away.
IT IS FLAWLESS
Okay Tatum
I totally agree: Sam/Evie!! This book was a surprise love for me too! Jericho bored me as well and I felt like his “secret” was weird and didn’t fit in with the others and what their powers were. I really liked Memphis though. And his brother was freaking scary saying all that stuff in his sleep!!! I was like DEMON CHILD!!! Evie was annoying at times, but mostly she was just fun. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for book 2… BUT it’s so far away ๐
Michelle @ Pink Polka Dot Book Blog
His secret was so weird! And I honestly didn’t care enough about his backstory to get invested in it, so when it was revealed I was just like… okay, that’s great. Memphis’ brother has scarred me for life! I was tweeting Tatum and shouting at her. *throws holy water at him*
I loved the Gemma Doyle series but haven’t had any interest in any of her other books until The Diviners came up. It’s been sitting on my shelf for awhile now so I need to get to it.
I really want to read the Gemma Doyle series after trying this one out! Beauty Queens was horrific, but I’ve heard Gemma Doyle is AMAZING.
Haha I love your review. It’s super honest and you don’t hold back, which is so awesome! I’ve never heard of this book but I’m going to be adding it to my TBR list.
Hope you have a great weekend ๐
Caroline @ Bon Bons and Reveries
Haha, thank you! I try, I try. I hope you enjoy it if and when you get to it!