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A review by stuartjrodriguez
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
5.0
This is a novel of urgent and aching beauty. It’s a story about coming of age, about triumph in the face of tragedy, and about the power of magic, love, and dreams—and holding on to those dreams even when the stately order of the world threatens to crush them beneath its grinding wheels.
Alix Harrow is an incredible writer, and everything about this novel—from its fabulously drawn characters to its outstanding plotting and pacing to its gorgeous worldbuilding—sweeps you effortlessly into its story. This is a stunning and gorgeously written debut novel with a ferociously beating heart, and Harrow is an exceptional talent. I can’t wait to read whatever she writes next.
Shelftalker Blurb: This is the best historical fantasy novel I’ve ever read. It’s a beautiful novel about coming of age, triumph in the face of tragedy, and the power of magic—and about holding onto hope when the stately order of the world threatens to crush you beneath its grinding wheels. This is a stunning and gorgeously written debut with a ferociously beating heart, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!
Alix Harrow is an incredible writer, and everything about this novel—from its fabulously drawn characters to its outstanding plotting and pacing to its gorgeous worldbuilding—sweeps you effortlessly into its story. This is a stunning and gorgeously written debut novel with a ferociously beating heart, and Harrow is an exceptional talent. I can’t wait to read whatever she writes next.
Shelftalker Blurb: This is the best historical fantasy novel I’ve ever read. It’s a beautiful novel about coming of age, triumph in the face of tragedy, and the power of magic—and about holding onto hope when the stately order of the world threatens to crush you beneath its grinding wheels. This is a stunning and gorgeously written debut with a ferociously beating heart, and I can’t recommend it highly enough!