I loved this almost as I loved The Starless Sea. I loved the characters and their journeys, and desire more than anything to find a Door. I thought it was really well done and really well put together, with just the right amount of mystery. I wish it had been longer.

I was intrigued, then I wondered if I should continue reading this book, then I Knew I was right to keep reading, and the ending, while it came too quickly, was intensely satisfying. I rediscovered the ability and joy of entering into the world of a book, and of having it leave a part of itself within me.

Read it, then read it again.

Very disappointed in this book. The characters really aren't engaging and the plot plods.

A solid debut from Harrow which is a story featuring many other stories. I wish I could tell you more, but I read it earlier in the year, and it hasn't stuck with me....I do recommend her second book - she's a great author, despite my inability to recall the story!

Didn't grab me at all, though I wanted it to. And then when they introduced a dog, i checked out. I figured any author trying to write a "serious" novel would want to kill off the dog. And the story - at least a few chapters on - didn't seem worth the investment. I may be doing it a disservice but I just don't feel like soldiering on, hoping it shapes up.

This gorgeously lyrical story is about stories. If you're a reader you can't NOT appreciate the magic of storytelling that is conveyed on each and every page of this book. Every story is a door (quite literally here) and because of that possibility, stories are a force for change.

A wonderful fantasy story of a girl discovering the story of her origins, parents and the doors to other worlds that have kept them all apart and could bring them back together. A unique and engaging story that I couldn't put down

Interestingly told from the perspective of January and her father about Doors and the various worlds they lead to. The analogy of Doors as a new start, new beginnings, new ideas, the opening of possibilities carries strongly throughout. It took me a while to get into the book because it took me a while to figure out where it was going but it was worth it. I really enjoyed this read and how it made me think about what is “open” and what is “closed”. The writing is lovely. I would definitely read more by this author.

I wasn't exactly sure how to feel while I was reading this. Sometimes I really enjoyed it and wanted to recommend it to everyone. Other times it wasn't my favorite because it felt really slow. But in the end, I think it's wonderful. It took me some time to read, and I had to chew on the story a bit, but it was so worth it. A beautiful fantasy full of heartache and ugliness and strength and love.

This is a beautifully written debut that blends portal fantasy, whimsical prose, fairy-tale, and historical fiction. It is a slow tale with a rich story. Recommended for people who like books about books and magical realism. For fans of Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children series.