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A review by julie_embleton
Door to Door by T.L. Brown
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!