** spoiler alert ** 
 GAH. Libba Bray. Stop being so wonderful. Stop writing such sexy men. My head hurts. I stayed up so late reading this book every night. I never wanted to put it down, I got quite cruel to people who'd try to talk to me while I was reading. 
 I'm a huge fan of Libba Bray, and have been following her books for years. And oddly enough, with all the adoration and respect I have for her as a writer, I feel she has grown so much since her last straight fantasy/magic books, The Gemma Doyle Trilogy. I adored those books, but sometimes the characters felt cruel and selfish. The relationships in this book felt so much stronger and more genuine. 
 The Diviners, even with it's intriguing, standalone plot, was much more of a character piece. The alternating POVs, which usually drive me crazy, gave a great amount of depth and perspective to each character. Evie was smart, savvy and sassy. Her confidence and flair were refreshing. She was strong and tough, without sacrificing style. I loved Theta and her wry street-smarts. Mabel was Ann Bradshaw with better writing. I loved Henry and all his magnificent class. Uncle Will I wish had a bit more to him than exposition and parental figure, but he did have his shining moments. I definitely can't wait to see where he ends up. 
 And the boys. THE MEN, more like it. Sam awoke something in me I thought I suppressed years ago. He was so beautiful. his dialogue with Evie had me giggling like a crazed toddler. They matched each other in wit, and guts, and I loved them together. When he comforted Evie, my heart nearly stopped. He was more than a bad boy. He and Evie bonded over being different. That moment with him on the other side of the door was so gentle and beautiful, all the wit and glamour of them was erased and they were two scared people who did not understand what they were meant to do. This was the couple I followed until he sort of fell off the book before the climax, immediately surrendering Evie over to Jericho and sort of walking off. I wanted him more involved. We instead got Jericho. I have no problem with this. I wish I could say I longed for Sam but....Jericho Jones. Holy Moly. He was a babe. I've heard the Steve Rogers/Captain America comparison for him before, but it was so true. He was so sweet and perfect. I liked the clash of Sam/Evie vs. Jericho Evie, how Sam and Evie argued and quipped; while Jericho and Evie sort of stared at each other and let attraction just sort of happen. I was happy when it happened. I just didn't anticipate it as much as I did with Sam. I want Sam to be the one Evie chooses eventually. But only if I can have Jericho. or Sam. Or both. Why do I need to choose? This is already hypothetical. Let me have my weird fantasy. 
 I had a sneaking feeling Sam and Jericho were one person in an early draft, because both boys bond with Evie over being different. I wish Sam had a stronger ending in the book, but he peaks at this rare genuine moment and vanishes, not even processing what happened between them. It's not talked about enough. Jericho had a nice, wholesome sexiness to him but I felt he was being used by Evie. I never got the sense they'd end up together forever. I spent 3/4 of the book not realizing he was her love interest too. It felt a little rushed. 
 I wish the diviners used their powers more. I wanted to see all of them in this big conference. I can't wait for the next book. 
 all that being said, this is a spooky, sexy, perfect read. The time period is so well portrayed, I felt wrapped up in it. Each character left their mark with their story. This is for fans of The Flappers series or Bright Young Things, but with actual plot instead of just drama. It's equally filled with speakeasies and ghost stories. The Diviner's is a nearly perfect page-turner.