Title: Ten Thousand Doors of January
Author: Alix Harrow
Narrator: January LaVoy
Audio Length:12hr 21min
Rating: 4.5/5
Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):
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, of love, adventure and danger.
Thoughts:
I would recommend this for beings in love with magical worlds, fans of Traci Chee
“Sea of Ink and Gold” and Erin Morgenstern`s “The Starless Sea.”
Spoilers Ahead
I really enjoyed how January was reading her own story and never realized
it until the 4th wall was broken. I was so invested in her finding the door to
the ocean again that I couldn't stop listening. The concept of walking through
a door to get to another world isn't new. There`s Narnia for example, however
I found the adventure of finding the doors to be the best part.
January grows into quite the young woman during the novel. Having a dad
that is frequently gone and a man who feels the need to show her off as if she
is a trophy has taught her a thing or two about being on her own. What January
doesn't realize is there are a lot of people (and a dog) on her side. She might not
see the support until it's right in front of her face but it is there.
The ending ties up nicely but I believe there is room to add more to the world of
doors and January`s adventure.
TTFN,
Ashley
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