A review by twistykris
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This book was SO WEIRD and SO much darker than I had anticipated, and I absolutely devoured it. The audiobook, narrated by Cynthia Hopkins, was incredibly well-done, even though I felt like the beginning dragged on a little bit, especially with Cynthia's sort of, blasé tone? It worked, especially for Nancy and Jack.

I wish it was slightly longer, as I would have loved to learn more information about a certain character's motivations and I really could have listened to more world-building for another 30 minutes. I'm hoping that more will be explained throughout the series and I can't wait to listen to the rest. Both dark (because of the murders) and weirdly cozy (because of the found family), this book kept me on the edge of my seat, while also bringing comfort.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings