I am giving this book 5 Stars though it's not perfect, I do not want to lower it down to 4. I think it's a really fun read, which was a perfect way for me to spend a week in bed with a head cold.

When it comes to books and stories, I can almost always be sold on one which revolves around magical books, mysterious doorways, and a bit of adventure. I am a person who loved the Night Circus and when I read the description that this book would be similar, I was sold on the opportunity to see what it had to offer. I was not disappointed. I found it to be a great escape as we travelled throughout the world, running from people who wanted the Book of Doors for themselves,

All in all, I am glad I gave this book a chance. The pacing was a bit off at times, but when it comes to a debut novel, I think it's easy to forgive that sort of thing. I also feel I was provided a pretty good story I plan to recommend to others.

I recently had the pleasure of delving into the captivating world of "The Book of Doors" by Gareth Brown, and I must say it was a literary adventure worth every moment. Nestled within the pages of this enchanting tale is a unique narrative that unfolds with the turn of every page, captivating readers and keeping them on the edge of their seats.

The story revolves around Cassie, a charming protagonist who works in a bookstore. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives the mysterious "Book of Doors" from an elderly gentleman. The magic within the book comes to life when Cassie, along with her roommate and best friend, Izzie, discovers its true wonder. From that point forward, the story delves into a realm of fantasy that left me pleasantly dizzy.

The pacing of the novel is great, creating an immersive experience that seamlessly blends real and fantastical elements. The narrative flows smoothly, striking a perfect balance between excitement and reflection. Brown's writing style is engaging and vivid, painting a captivating picture of the magical world within the Book of Doors.

While the overall experience was captivating, there was one aspect that left me with a lingering curiosity. The exploration of Cassie's time in the "nowhere place" felt somewhat unresolved, and I couldn't help but wish for more insight into the significance of that mysterious realm and its connection to the books. A more comprehensive exploration of this intriguing aspect could have added even more depth to an already intricate plot.

Despite this minor issue, "The Book of Doors" was undeniably a joy to read. The delightful combination of fantasy elements kept me engaged, and the well-developed characters added an extra layer of authenticity to the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the sense of wonder and entertainment the book provided.

In conclusion, Gareth Brown's "The Book of Doors" is a magical journey that offers readers a break from the ordinary. The intricacies of the plot, combined with the well-developed characters, make it stand out in the fantasy genre. I eagerly look forward to more literary adventures from this talented author. My final rating stands at a solid 4.5 stars, with the expectation that future works will continue to create stories as enchanting as this one.

Bequeathed with a magical book that allows her to travel through time and space, bookseller Cassie finds her entire world turned upside down by the turning of pages and passing through doors. But readers beware; there are more magical books and those willing to kill for them The Book of Doors is a delightful journey into modern magical realism world that I wish I could escape into. Who wouldn't want a magical book that lets you travel in time and space?

What a cool concept for a book on time travel! While there are many different players in this book, it was not difficult to keep them all separate. I really enjoyed reading and exploring The Book of Doors.

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is a captivating debut novel that blends fantasy, romance, and mystery in a thrilling adventure. The protagonist, Cassie Andrews, is a bookseller who inherits a magical book from a customer. The book allows her to travel to any place and time by opening doors. She soon discovers that there are other books with similar powers, and that some people are willing to kill for them. The author creates a fascinating world of magic and intrigue, where nothing is as it seems. The book also explores themes such as grief, friendship, and trust. I would definitely recommend this book to fantasy lovers, this one will keep you hooked from start to finish.

The Book of Doors has a very interesting premise which drew me into the beginning of the story. There was a lot to keep track of as the story moved along and I found myself needing to write down the characters and the doors. Then I just moved along, wanting to finish the book There was violence and foul language that I didn’t think was necessary. Overall, I found the premise interesting but just didn’t like the story.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Publishing for this e-ARC. The opinion is entirely my own.

I honestly have never read anything like this. I thought that the concept was rather interesting. The beginning of the book is really gripping. Honestly after the beginning I was rather bored. I wanted some big things to happen and I was disappointed.

Thank you so much to the William Morrow Team for providing me with this ARC!! I've heard many great things already about this book and was stoked to be approved for the digital copy.

Elevator pitch for why you should buy this book Feb. 13th ->
-> Cassie works at a bookshop and loves reading books. An old patron of hers gives her the Book of Doors that can "open any and every door." She goes on adventures and addresses her past. Meanwhile, there are other magical books out there and people who will do anything to get them all

This book has been an adventure from beginning to end. The pacing is even, and it doesn't feel rushed at all. The end felt right, and the page count was perfect for this story. I'm sure we've all experienced books that seem to rush in the end and quickly wrap matters up in a haphazardly manner. Not this book.
The main character has so much depth, and I cried several times on her behalf during this novel.

I can tell this book is going to be a major hit, and I can't wait for Feb. 13th to go and buy a physical copy to support.

This book has a lot going on, in fact there are a lot of books and a lot of characters to keep track of. I enjoyed the first part of the story, but then it seemed that so much was thrown in from alternate views of different people that it got muddled down with too much.

I found some things such as the foul language was not needed in the frame it was used and there was quite a bit of violence. I had not anticipated the track the story took. I did finish it but by the end I was glad it was over. The storyline was enticing, but the delivery could have been told in 100 pages less. Unfortunately, this was one comes in at 3 stars.

William Morrow and NetGalley provided this Galley edition for no requirement other than my offer to provide an unbiased review. This one comes in with 3 stars.

Cassie finds The Book of Doors at the end of her shift at a bookstore one night. Seems excited at first because it will allow her to see the world. Quickly she realizes there is a dark side to the magic.

This one was a fun read. I’m not usually a fantasy reader, but this one fell more on the side of magical realism. I really enjoyed it and it wasn’t predictable.

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This is a well-written, entertaining, fast paced, fantasy novel. It has a likable and engaging female protagonist, an interesting and unique premise, books, magic, adventure, action, twists and turns, and a gratifying conclusion. Mr. Gareth Brown, William Morrow, and NetGalley kindly provided me with an advance reader copy of this fantastic novel, and this is my honest opinion.

I think The Book of Doors is going to be a really big hit for a lot of people! I’ve seen a lot of rave reviews. I loved the concept - a bookseller ends up getting a magical book that makes it so that she can travel through a door to anywhere she’s been. And there are other people who want that book back at any cost! Amazing setup!!

Unfortunately the execution is where it lost me. I wasn’t feeling invested enough in the characters. There was casual fatphobia that served no purpose at all. And ultimately whenever I put it down, I just didn’t want to pick it back up so this ended up a DNF for me. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the free ebook to review.

The Book of Doors has several things going for it. It’s a book about books and I love those. There are a lot of characters in the book and they’re all different enough that it’s easy to keep them straight, which is often not the case. The important books give the owner a special power and the thought behind their powers and how they work are really interesting. However, the details of the ability of the actual Book of Doors (I’m trying to avoid spoilers) and the origin of these special books don’t completely make sense to me. The explanations are either not clear enough or too complicated, perhaps both, and that takes away from the overall enjoyment of the book for me. The bones of the book and the idea are interesting but the execution still needs work for me.

I was given a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

How would you like to have a book that would let you travel to any place or time?

I loved this magical story! It was an adventure from start to finish! I loved the friendship between Cassie and Izzy and the great cast of characters. The storyline flowed well and I hated for it to end. Fans of fantasy reads will love this story! I am looking forward to reading more by Gareth Brown. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review!

I enjoyed the opportunity to read this novel and found it to be exciting and compelling. The characters were well-developed, and I was anxious to discover the outcome of all of their adventures. The premise that there exist books that can magically impact the world is certainly an interesting idea for an avid reader, and the wonderful possibility that one could revisit moments of significance is exciting. This book gave the reader many lasting questions to ponder. If you could go anywhere, at any time period, where would you go and why? What could you learn from a past that you experienced once and choose to relive? Imagine how this skill could be used for the benefit of others? Or for personal gain? This is a thought-provoking fantasy, and I would enjoy reading more by this author.

The Book of Doors started a bit slow for me, taking several chapters before I was hooked, but once I was, I was fully on board for the ride. Some of the pacing felt off to me, having far too much detail on parts while being left wishing for more on others. I particularly wish the end where Cassie is ‘fixing’ things was longer. This seems a particularly ambitious accomplishment for a debut, and I had so much fun reading it.

Mr. Webber is a very compelling old man, who spends multiple evenings a week at a local bookstore. He’s become very fond of Cassie, who works there and has always been so kind to him. One evening when she is closing up, she notices Mr. Webber is very still and not responding. Sadness filled her as she calls 911. When the EMT took Mr. Webber’s body, Cassie found his books that were left behind. With them was a small leather book, and inside it said “This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door.” Mr. Webber had signed it over to Cassie. Each page is filled with words in other languages and different sketches of doors.
When she arrives home that night, holding the book in her hands, she is reminiscing with her roommate about the time she was in Venice, Italy. The cobbled stone streets, and the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries in the morning.
Still holding the book, when she gets up to walk through the door into the kitchen, it’s not her kitchen she sees. She’s gazing out at that same cobbled stone street in Venice she once was.
With a book so magical, surely she can’t be the only one who knows about it. What lengths would people go through to get their hands on it?
Things get complicated when Cassie loses the book and gets stuck 10 years in the past. And the only person she can think of to help her is Mr. Webber.

I loved how the MFC was able to travel to all of her favorite places that she reminisced about. The way the author describes the feeling made me want to hop on a plane right then and there.
I felt like this book was a tad bit too long and a little cheesy at some parts, but otherwise I enjoyed it and really liked most of the characters!

The Book of doors is a very unique and interesting premise. Different doors allow the owner to go/do different things, such as instantaneous travel to and these books are coveted by evil people. This gets very dark but will appeal to fantasy lovers.

Unfortunately the premise of this book was promising, but the motivations and momentum of the book didn’t feel fully fleshed out or have the tension it needed to propel the secret societies/urgency that the protagonist needed to fear.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC. This book was not my jam. I will pick up any book having to do with books but this one was not great. There are a lot of inappropriate one liners throughout the book, including racist and body shaming comments that were completely unnecessary and could’ve been left out.

The time travel didn’t make sense to me, the book was very slow, and the characters have no depth to them. There were points in the book that it was really good and I was excited to keep reading but then it would just drag on. Overall, pretty disappointed because these are usually the types of books I would love.