4/5 Stars It is at moments when the doors open, when things flow between the worlds, that stories happen. When reading this book, it felt like I had fallen through a door back into my childhood, when I believed that people entered from a different world and that anything could happen as long as you believed in it strongly enough. The writing style is magical and instantly sucked me in. There were also a large number of essential themes in the book. One of the biggest was racism. Being set in the early 1900s, it’s not surprising that this was one of the many issues January had to deal with. One particular line that got my hackles up when reading this book was the mention of Mr. Locke owning January like an item rather than a person. This book does a fantastic job of exploring the world of childhood imagination and how that often gets trampled by other adults as you grow older. Harrow shows that you don’t have to let others get you down and that you always have the choice to stand up for what you believe in, no matter the situation. In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds and tells a tale of secret doors, love, adventure, and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.” I did find myself not connecting with the characters until the very end of the book. That personally is something I, as a reader, struggle with when the story includes jumping back and forth between another storyline. It kept me intrigued enough to keep reading, though, which made the book worth it for me. The love interest between Samual and January could have seen a little more development as well as just the other background characters included throughout the story, but it always played well into the stereotypical teen awkwardness of love. On the other hand, the love story between January’s parents was mesmerizing and full of adventure. I would be interested in reading a book about the New England Archeological Society if Harrow were to ever write one. My favorite thing about The Ten Thousand Doors of January is how Harrow was able to tie the whole story together at the end. I was never left with questions, and every character I loved was still there. The story closed up like a box, and it was perfect. I am glad I finally read this book after owning it for over a year. Plus, the cover art is just absolutely gorgeous. Interested in reading it for yourself? You can find it on Audible, Apple Books, Google Books, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, and anywhere else you get your books! New blog posts every Tuesday and Thursday.
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AuthorSkyler Smith is an avid reader when she isn't adventuring and traveling with her partner and husky dog Anna. She loves all things Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, and occasionally enjoys Romance. While currently in pursuit of an Associate of the Arts, she hopes to become an author in the future. In the meantime, she enjoys writing reviews of books that she has read and short stories. ArchivesCategories |