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A review by althea_reads
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"But that's the beauty of it, don't you think? Life is messy and terrible and wonderful, all at the same time."
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Thank you to TJ Klune, MacMillan-Tor/Forge Publishers, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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What I liked: TJ Klune is turning into an auto-buy author for me, omg. Each character's voice in this novel was so uniquely written and distinct, and each had his/her/their own quirks. I even loved the uniqueness the The Manager, which was something I did NOT expect at all. This book was a great mix of funny, heartbreaking, tense, and calm, all at the same time. Great for fans of Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea (y'all already know it's my go-to rec) and for those interested in the possibility of "the other side."
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What I didn't like: Some of the dialogue felt repetitive and, maybe more often than not, became really cheesy, but I think that's part of the charm. Clichés are clichés for a reason, imo.
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Final thoughts: This is a comedic, sweet, and uplifting book, definitely worth the read! It feels more contemporary than some of Klune's other work, which makes it all the more relatable. Keep an eye out for this book, coming out this September!
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Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
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Thank you to TJ Klune, MacMillan-Tor/Forge Publishers, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
.
What I liked: TJ Klune is turning into an auto-buy author for me, omg. Each character's voice in this novel was so uniquely written and distinct, and each had his/her/their own quirks. I even loved the uniqueness the The Manager, which was something I did NOT expect at all. This book was a great mix of funny, heartbreaking, tense, and calm, all at the same time. Great for fans of Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea (y'all already know it's my go-to rec) and for those interested in the possibility of "the other side."
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What I didn't like: Some of the dialogue felt repetitive and, maybe more often than not, became really cheesy, but I think that's part of the charm. Clichés are clichés for a reason, imo.
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Final thoughts: This is a comedic, sweet, and uplifting book, definitely worth the read! It feels more contemporary than some of Klune's other work, which makes it all the more relatable. Keep an eye out for this book, coming out this September!
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Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Suicide
Minor: Mental illness