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Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This one was definitely a slow burn to start but oof, the second half totally made up for it.  TJ Klune just has this way of taking a totally forgettable character that you really don't care about and making you fall absolutely in love with them by the end of their journey.  To me, that marks a truly great writer.  While this story is very different from The House in the Cerulean Sea, you definitely still got those fantastical, other-worldly vibes as well as heartwarming character arcs.  Fair warning, this book will make you cry.  I'm so glad I read this one.  TW: death, suicide, grief.
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