The diviners
by Libba Bray
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
In 1920s New York City, a young woman with a mysterious past discovers she has magical abilities and becomes entangled in a supernatural mystery involving secret societies.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are romantic relationships with kissing and implied intimacy.
The story includes violence, including fighting and magical attacks.
Some profanity is present in the dialogue and narration.
Mild blasphemy may occur in some contexts.
Some characters experience despair, but not explicit self-harm.
No explicit suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book contains frightening scenes and unsettling supernatural elements.
Occult practices, spirits, and witchcraft are central to the plot.
Some characters may be LGBTQ+ or explore related themes.
The worldview is heavily focused on magic and the supernatural.
No significant negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEvie and her friends show courage facing dangerous supernatural threats.
Christian faith is not a significant element in the story.
Friendship and loyalty are strong themes among the characters.
Themes of redemption are present for some characters.
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