the diviners ϟ chracters
“As we’re all present and accounted for, I call this meeting to order.” Jericho paced the room, just as Will so often did. “It should be patently clear by now that something is going on in this country. First John Hobbes. Then this business with Wai-Mae and those wraiths in the tunnels. There are ghosts and demons among us. Every day, there are more reports. And it seems like we’re the only ones who can do something about it.”
“You mean we have to work together,” Mabel said coolly, looking from Evie to Jericho.
Sam raised an eyebrow. “You trying to unionize us, Mabel?”
“No. Even the Wobblies are easier to organize,” she said.click to enlarge
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ya lit meme: ten series or books [1/10]
↳ The Diviners // Libba Bray
The Diviners – ladies
Every city is a ghost. New buildings rise upon the bones of the old so that each shiny steel beam, each tower of brick carries within it the memories of what has gone before, an architectural haunting.
Favorite Book or Series Meme [4/20]: The Diviners by Libba Bray
“There is no greater power on this earth than story.” Will paced the length of the room. “People think boundaries and borders build nations. Nonsense—words do. Beliefs, declarations, constitutions—words. Stories. Myths. Lies. Promises. History.”
Why You Should Be Reading The Diviners Series
- Fantasy set in 1920′s Manhattan
- 20′s culture and aesthetic without ignoring the bad parts of the twenties
- Addresses anti-immigrant sentiments, racism, ableism, and the second book talks about homophobia and anti-semitism
- The main character likes feminine things and isn’t shamed for it
- Diverse cast of characters- Memphis is Black, Sam and Rotke are Jewish, Mabel is half Jewish, Ling and Wai-Mae in the second book are Chinese.
- Canon gay characters Henry and Louis
- Introduces magic into the 20s seamlessly
- Spooky vibes which are awesome
- There is also some science fiction type things and some mystery
- Romance subplot where all the romances are equally compelling
- Every character has their own rich story
- Great characters you will love very much
- Amazing writing
- Jericho Jones
- 20′s slang
The Diviners by Libba Bray
“There is nothing more terrifying than the absoluteness of one who believes he’s right.”
Gracecursed 