4.5/5 Stars: ‘Lair of Dreams’ (Book #2 of ‘The Diviners’) by Libba Bray.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction.
→ Trigger Warnings: Racism, Homophobia, Death.

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★

General Comments: The ambitious sequel trikes just the right balance in its division of narrative might; developing each of the dizzyingly large cast of diverse characters with an impressive attention to detail, and with period-specific, witty dialogue. It weaves a chilling mystery with a truly elusive solution, add in several poignant love stories, agonising injustice, and monstrous dreams and the stage is set for more.

Favourite Quote: ‘For dreams, too, are ghosts, desires chased in sleep, gone by morning.’

Time Read: Five Days.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: January LaVoy.