Before the Devil Breaks You

Gr 9 Up—The Diviners are back, this time facing off against mysterious ghosts while at simultaneously working to uncover the sinister plans of the very real Jacob Marlowe. The Diviners struggle not only with fighting the unexplained but with bigotry and prejudice. The group of unlikely friends find comfort in each other and band together to destroy the evil that lurks in the city. While there is plenty of action, it is seeing the characters, who are relatable despite having extraordinary gifts, develop that will keep listeners coming back for more. However, some get more "spotlight" in this installment than others: Theta, whose past comes back to haunt her, and Evie, whose relationships are tested. January LaVoy once again shows her incredible range by playing a large and varied cast of characters, in addition to the creepy phantoms.