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The Diviners
by Bray, Libba
Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City, this story follows Evie O'Neill, a girl with a secret power she has spent years trying to hide. When she is sent to live with her uncle, the curator of a museum dedicated to the occult, she finds herself tangled in a series of gruesome murders that seem to defy explanation. This is a sprawling, sensory-heavy mystery that captures the glitz of the Jazz Age while peeling back the curtain to reveal something much darker waiting in the shadows. The writing feels like a late-night radio broadcast, full of grit, jazz-infused energy, and genuine chills. It is perfect for readers who want a long, immersive project and enjoy stories where a group of outsiders with strange abilities must unite to face an ancient, encroaching evil.
10 Books similar to 'The Diviners'
Since you enjoyed the intricate blend of historical setting and supernatural dread in The Diviners, these picks were curated to satisfy that specific hunger for hidden worlds. Whether you are looking for the tight-knit found family dynamics found in The Raven Boys and Six of Crows, or the lush, gothic atmosphere of The Shadow of the Wind and The Night Circus, these titles lean into the same sense of wonder and impending danger. They all excel at grounding high-stakes occult mysteries in rich, period-accurate environments where the past is never truly dead.
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by Libba Bray
As the author's previous series, this book shares Bray's signature blend of historical atmosphere, supernatural intrigue, and strong female protagonists. It captures the same sense of a hidden, dangerous world lurking just beneath the surface of Victorian society.
Fans of the ensemble cast and the 'found family' dynamic in The Diviners will adore this gritty, high-stakes heist story. It features a diverse group of outcasts with unique abilities navigating a dangerous, magical underworld.
This novel offers a similarly immersive, gothic atmosphere set in a historical city, perfect for readers who love the dark, occult mystery elements of The Diviners. Its lyrical writing style and focus on secrets from the past create a deeply compelling, suspenseful reading experience.
If you enjoyed the magical, period-specific aesthetic of The Diviners, this book is a must-read for its lush, dreamlike atmosphere. It focuses on a mysterious competition within a magical venue, echoing the sense of wonder and danger found in Bray's work.
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by V.E. Schwab
This book shares the eerie, supernatural undertones and the focus on a character discovering a dark, hidden history that connects to their own identity. It is perfect for those who enjoyed the ghost stories and 'thin places' aspect of The Diviners.
While slightly younger in tone, this story captures the thrill of ghost hunting and navigating the veil between the living and the dead, much like Evie O'Neill's journey. It features a great sense of place and a compelling supernatural mystery.
Set in 1889 Paris, this book features an ensemble cast of diverse characters solving puzzles and uncovering secrets, mirroring the team dynamics in The Diviners. It balances historical detail with a magical, high-stakes plot perfectly.
by Laini Taylor
Readers who loved the blend of the mundane world and a dark, hidden supernatural reality will be drawn to this story's unique mythology. It features a strong, complex protagonist navigating a war between worlds, much like the stakes in The Diviners.
This series is the gold standard for 'found family' dynamics mixed with supernatural mystery and local folklore. Like The Diviners, it features a group of teenagers drawn together by destiny and the occult, set against a rich, atmospheric backdrop.
For readers who appreciated the darker, gothic, and occult-adjacent themes of The Diviners, this novel provides a haunting look at death and the supernatural. It is deeply atmospheric and focuses on the psychological toll of a brush with the uncanny.
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