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gbhcool12's review
5.0
Cosy paranormal mystery with lots of twists and turns
This is not a genre I usually read, but the strong and quirky lead character drew me in. There’s plenty of mystery, hints of magic, even a touch of Narnia. I’ve seen a review mentioning Stephen King’s 11/22/63, but it’s even more reminiscent of King and Straub’s Talisman. There’s a whole other world out there, alongside ours, but only those with the most special skills – the Salesmen – can travel easily between the two. One thing I particularly liked is that you can’t become a Salesman (and incidentally, there are male AND female Salesmen) until you reach the age of 30. So, we have a seemingly ordinary woman who reaches that birthday and discovers she’s actually extra-ordinary.
Emily Swift is an engaging, easy to like heroine who more than carries the book, but author T. L. Brown gives us a whole host of other appealing characters on both sides of the divide between worlds.
I’m pleased there’s another book, but can’t believe that will be it: Door to Door is a great opening to a series that could run and run. It’s eminently Netflix-worthy.
This is not a genre I usually read, but the strong and quirky lead character drew me in. There’s plenty of mystery, hints of magic, even a touch of Narnia. I’ve seen a review mentioning Stephen King’s 11/22/63, but it’s even more reminiscent of King and Straub’s Talisman. There’s a whole other world out there, alongside ours, but only those with the most special skills – the Salesmen – can travel easily between the two. One thing I particularly liked is that you can’t become a Salesman (and incidentally, there are male AND female Salesmen) until you reach the age of 30. So, we have a seemingly ordinary woman who reaches that birthday and discovers she’s actually extra-ordinary.
Emily Swift is an engaging, easy to like heroine who more than carries the book, but author T. L. Brown gives us a whole host of other appealing characters on both sides of the divide between worlds.
I’m pleased there’s another book, but can’t believe that will be it: Door to Door is a great opening to a series that could run and run. It’s eminently Netflix-worthy.
julie_embleton's review
5.0
An adventure from the turn of the first page, Door to Door threw me into a fantastical world of portal travel, hidden worlds, mysterious Salesmen, and the thrill of danger.
When Emily Swift turns thirty, and is gifted her late father’s mysterious journal, the secrets of his life, and death, start to unravel. A world to which Emily had been entirely ignorant suddenly unfolds, and she finds herself racing through door portals to find the magical Crimson Stone with her new acquaintances—some friends, and others, well . . . that’s to be seen.
With its galloping plot, amazing backdrops, and a great balance of action, dialogue and description, I found this book a very visual read. It’s also vibrant, and even after finishing it, I can still clearly recall scenes. Brown introduces a wonderful cast with this first book in the series. The youthful, discreet Rabbit and his ability to gather information within the Salesman network is a standout character for me, and no review can avoid a mention of the enigmatic bad boy, John Templeton. Friend or Foe? Hm, that is the question.
Brown has an incredible imagination, and although the premise behind Door to Door is fantastical, it’s written cleverly enough to be believable. Have I cast a second glance at the doors in my home and thought ‘could that be . . . ?’ eh, yes!
When Emily Swift turns thirty, and is gifted her late father’s mysterious journal, the secrets of his life, and death, start to unravel. A world to which Emily had been entirely ignorant suddenly unfolds, and she finds herself racing through door portals to find the magical Crimson Stone with her new acquaintances—some friends, and others, well . . . that’s to be seen.
With its galloping plot, amazing backdrops, and a great balance of action, dialogue and description, I found this book a very visual read. It’s also vibrant, and even after finishing it, I can still clearly recall scenes. Brown introduces a wonderful cast with this first book in the series. The youthful, discreet Rabbit and his ability to gather information within the Salesman network is a standout character for me, and no review can avoid a mention of the enigmatic bad boy, John Templeton. Friend or Foe? Hm, that is the question.
Brown has an incredible imagination, and although the premise behind Door to Door is fantastical, it’s written cleverly enough to be believable. Have I cast a second glance at the doors in my home and thought ‘could that be . . . ?’ eh, yes!
helengarrawayauthor's review
5.0
What a fun and enjoyable book. Looking for a bit of light entertainment without out all the heavy lifting? Then this original twist of a portal fantasy with a nod to Alice in Wonderland, and a cozy mystery thrown in, can’t be beaten.
I first met Brown’s (@writertracybrown)characters , Emily, Templeton and Rabbit in the TopsyTurvyBookTour on Instagram, where you drop your characters into different genres, and there were some amazing results, often quite hilarious, and it was such fun to do. I admit I joined in too.
I digress! The point is her characters were intriguing so I went to find her book. It is so nice to find a novel with older characters. Brown’s main character Emily is thirty. It is not until her thirtieth birthday that The Book, capital T, capital B, arrives and the fun begins.
Beautifully written, easy to read, you glide though the story as Emily learns there is more to the world than she thought, and that if you open the wrong door (or the right door, depends on your perspective!) you could end up not where you thought you were going.
Emily is brave and adventurous, Templeton is mysterious, suave and good at disapearing. Rabbit is delightful, and I can’t wait to find out more about them.
A fun adventure, with plenty of twists and turns, a new world for you to explore and great characters to meet. You won’t regret picking this book up.
I first met Brown’s (@writertracybrown)characters , Emily, Templeton and Rabbit in the TopsyTurvyBookTour on Instagram, where you drop your characters into different genres, and there were some amazing results, often quite hilarious, and it was such fun to do. I admit I joined in too.
I digress! The point is her characters were intriguing so I went to find her book. It is so nice to find a novel with older characters. Brown’s main character Emily is thirty. It is not until her thirtieth birthday that The Book, capital T, capital B, arrives and the fun begins.
Beautifully written, easy to read, you glide though the story as Emily learns there is more to the world than she thought, and that if you open the wrong door (or the right door, depends on your perspective!) you could end up not where you thought you were going.
Emily is brave and adventurous, Templeton is mysterious, suave and good at disapearing. Rabbit is delightful, and I can’t wait to find out more about them.
A fun adventure, with plenty of twists and turns, a new world for you to explore and great characters to meet. You won’t regret picking this book up.
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