Mini Review: Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (SPOILER FREE)

This story has such an interesting concept. Unlike a traditional portal fantasy, we get to see the lives of the characters after they’ve come back from these worlds. Even though the story is set on Earth, the world building of the other worlds is done so well. It’s so easy to imagine these other places.

I found the main character to be a little bit boring. I think I would have liked her better if we got to spend a little more time getting to know her and her world. My favorite character in the book was Jack. She was so intriguing and so unapologetically herself. It’s so great to see a well written morally grey female character. Her actions and choices in the story were so interesting. I’m the most excited to read her book next.

My overall thoughts:

    The world building was great.
    The length of the story was nice a break from longer fantasies.
    I would have liked to explore the stories of Nancy and Kade more.
    The concept and rules of how the doors work was very unique.
    It was so easy to be immersed in the story.
    Asexual and Trans rep, plus the characters were so relatable!

-Urussa, Stay Caffeinated