Libba Bray - Lair of Dreams

In Libba Bray's Lair of Dreams, the second book in The Diviners series, 1920s New York is plagued by a mysterious sleeping sickness, the "Lying-in," that traps people in a never-ending dream state. The Diviners, teenagers with supernatural abilities, must confront this new paranormal threat. While Evie O'Neill navigates newfound fame as "America's Sweetheart Seer" on the radio, fellow Diviners Henry DuBois and Ling Chan discover they both have the ability to walk in dreams. As the sickness spreads, Henry and Ling must venture into the terrifying dream world to find a cure, with Henry also searching for his lost love, Louis. With a dark force preying on the victims' nightmares, the Diviners must band together once again, confronting their own secrets and societal prejudices. The novel expertly blends historical detail with thrilling paranormal action, delving deeper into the diverse lives of its characters and the supernatural underbelly of the Jazz Age.