bookish_kirst 's review for:

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

DID NOT FINISH: 24%

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Unfortunately this was a DNF for me, which sucks because I was really looking forward to it! The concept had me super excited, it just wasn't executed very well. I only got 24% in and had to stop, I'd been trying to read it for over a week and everytime I tried again I was still bored. 

Cassie, a young woman living in New York and working in a bookstore, comes into possession of a magical book that can transport her anywhere in the world.

Unfortunately the characters fell flat, the pacing was off and I just wasn't drawn into the story like you'd expect to be. It felt like I was being told a story, rather monotone-like, instead of being immersed in this world of magical books.

Also, multiple body shaming comments directed at the female characters made me feel icky. God forbid a woman ests pancakes and bacon *shocked face*

Thanks to Netgalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!