Lair of Dreams A Diviners Novel

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Historical FictionHorrorUrban FantasyAtmosphericYoung Adult (YA)Early 20th CenturyInterwar PeriodThrillerMysteryFantasy & Magic
Urban Fantasy

Lair of Dreams A Diviners Novel

Libba Bray

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"Lair of Dreams" transports readers back to the tumultuous, magical landscape of 1920s New York, picking up the threads of Evie O'Neill's extraordinary life following a significant supernatural clash. As Evie navigates the aftermath, struggling to control her own developing powers and the volatile connection she shares with the mysterious Jericho, a new, insidious threat emerges: a baffling epidemic of sleepwalking that plunges the city's inhabitants into an unconscious, perilous state. Evie and her diverse ensemble of friends, the Diviners—each possessing distinct occult abilities—must race against time to uncover the source of this encroaching dream-inflicted madness before it devours everything they hold dear, all while confronting their own lingering traumas and strained loyalties. This installment delves deeply into the ethereal and dangerous territory of the subconscious, exploring the seductive allure and chilling power of dreams and nightmares. The narrative masterfully probes themes of mental fragility, the hidden psychological darkness within individuals, and the profound impact of trauma, set against the vibrant yet increasingly sinister backdrop of the Jazz Age. "Lair of Dreams" is compelling due to its potent atmosphere, which masterfully blends historical detail with supernatural horror, its intricate character development, particularly the simmering, complex relationship between Evie and Jericho, and its ambitious expansion of the series' mythology into the dreamscape. Libba Bray crafts a suspenseful, character-driven narrative that escalates the stakes, pushing her heroes into uncharted, unsettling psychological territory.

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Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pages

624

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780316126045

ISBN-10

0316126047

Language

English

Published

2015-08-25