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A review by definitelynotreading
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
I knew from the beginning that the Book of Doors was exactly my type of book. Who hasn't wished for a way to open any door and be anywhere else? With that premise, the possibilities for this book were endless.
"Any door is every door"
The book Cassie receives opens any door for her and she tumbles down a rabbit hole of adventure she never asked for, but of which she is somehow the center.
The minute I met her, I knew I would like Cassie. She's a character who makes sense to me and acts in many of the same ways I might in a similar situation. I loved the beginning of the book, watching her an Izzy explore the possibilities of the Book of Doors together. I could've read 400 pages of them exploring without all all the tension that came later.
But as Cassie and Izzy dive into the possibilities of their new book, they draw the attention of a variety of mostly unsavory characters from across the world. The twists and turns and connections this book makes as it goes on are fantastic. I gasped audibly so many times as pieces clicked into place.
If you are a fan of the Starless Sea, but wish it had a bit more murder and a bit less confusing fantasy magic system, I definitely recommend the Book of Doors. Be warned though, some of the murder is quite gruesome.
"Any door is every door"
The book Cassie receives opens any door for her and she tumbles down a rabbit hole of adventure she never asked for, but of which she is somehow the center.
The minute I met her, I knew I would like Cassie. She's a character who makes sense to me and acts in many of the same ways I might in a similar situation. I loved the beginning of the book, watching her an Izzy explore the possibilities of the Book of Doors together. I could've read 400 pages of them exploring without all all the tension that came later.
But as Cassie and Izzy dive into the possibilities of their new book, they draw the attention of a variety of mostly unsavory characters from across the world. The twists and turns and connections this book makes as it goes on are fantastic. I gasped audibly so many times as pieces clicked into place.
If you are a fan of the Starless Sea, but wish it had a bit more murder and a bit less confusing fantasy magic system, I definitely recommend the Book of Doors. Be warned though, some of the murder is quite gruesome.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs