A review by zalesbian
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense slow-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

4.5

Oh man. I you loved House In The Cerulean Sea as much I did and are excited to read another campy lighthearted queer book then this isn't it.
This book was campy and queer, but far from lighthearted. It'll pull your heart right from your chest and leaving you as a husk. Luckily, it will also bring you back to life, eventually.

It was a slow start but the tension that builds up leads you straight into a pitfall of emotions. 
TJ Klune is very quickly becoming my favorite author. He is 2 for 2 of adult fantasy bangers.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Suicide

Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Suicide, and Murder

Minor: Death of parent

there is one character who is a young queer man who's story described spiraling depression and eventually ends in suicide. I found it very truthful and relatable, as someone who battles depression.

It was so powerful and moving, but also very heavy. I would advise everyone to read this book only if they are in a stable mindset