Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc of this book. This book takes you on a magical journey with the female main character Cassie. The description of this book does not do it justice, this book takes you on a very unexpected journey with Cassie. Every time you think you know where the story is going it takes another twist and turn. The story does start out slow but after a few chapters I could not put this book down. Each character is unique and the author makes sure each is memorable, there are no unimportant characters in this book. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc of The Book of Doors! For me, this book was amazing! I was so excited for the concept and the story did not disappoint. The way everything weaved together was just perfect. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in months.

I loved everything about this novel. Adventure, loss, friendship, romance, desire, obsession, and some very special books.

Have you ever wished you could just travel to a far off place instantly? No plane, no ships, no car. Just open a door and there you are!

Cassie inherits a strange book when one of the customers at her bookshop dies suddenly. She's not sure what the book is exactly but sees a message in the front that says it's for her. It's called the book of doors and promises wonderful, magical adventures just by traveling through an open door into wherever she wants to go. But is it real? And why are so many people desperate to get their hands on it?

Then Cassie starts learning about other magical books that can do strange, and sometimes dangerous, things. Soon, she is swept up in a fast-paced game of cat and mouse with only a few trusted allies by her side that are willing to help protect these special books from falling into the wrong hands.

Extremely entertaining story and smooth writing. Completely enchanted!

Unfortunately I had to DNF. I loved the premise and general plot of the book. However right from the start the dialogue just felt off and stilted. It didn’t feel believable. And the pacing felt wrong. It jumped right into things with not nearly enough context. I know this was the author’s first book so I’d be willing to give another one a chance, but this was just a no for me.

In Gareth Brown's debut novel, The Book of Doors, readers embark on a mesmerizing journey through the bustling streets of New York City with bookseller Cassie Andrews. Gifted the mysterious Book of Doors by a favorite customer, Cassie discovers its extraordinary powers and, along with her best friend Izzy, explores the boundless possibilities it offers. However, they soon find themselves entangled in a dangerous game as other magical books wielded by ruthless individuals bring violence and peril. Brown's intelligent and enchanting storytelling seamlessly weaves magic, suspense, and time travel into a narrative that resonates with both intellect and emotion. As the characters navigate a world where books hold unimaginable power, the intricate plotlines, vivid character portrayals, and the contrasting light and dark sides of magic contribute to a captivating and satisfying tale. The Book of Doors stands as an extraordinary debut, leaving readers eagerly anticipating more from this talented author.

I found this book to be very interesting and easy to follow. Sucked me in right from the beginning. It was easy to relate to the characters.

The Book of Doors is a fantasy-type story told through multiple perspectives. It starts when the main character Cassie comes into possession of a powerful book that allows her to travel through doors to any other doors in the world. The story sucked me in early and I really wanted to love this, but it ended up falling a bit short for me.

For me one of the best things about this book is that it feels a bit like a love letter to, well, books - and how powerful and magical they can be. Some of the relationships in the book, such as between Cassie and her best friend Izzy, I thought were well done and realistic.

Unfortunately the pacing of this felt very disjointed and off. It starts fast but almost comes to a grinding halt several times throughout and it was a bit challenging to get though. There are multiple perspectives throughout and they are not all engaging. I also wasn’t a big fan of the ending or the writing style.

I definitely think this is worth a look if you enjoy magical realism!

First, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an eARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book started off strong and just fell flat for me. I found Izzy to be incredibly unlikeable and downright annoying with her constant nagging and worrying. Cassie was a lovely character at times but displayed a lot of disregard about the plot that just didn’t align for me.

I also found that the plot got bogged down in the details. Too often I found myself skipping sentences to get to the dialogue between characters which Mande me feel disconnected from the story itself.

I think this book had lots of story building potential and started off too strong before losing steam. I loved the concept of this book and the idea of my favorite hobby (reading) being intermixed with travel sounded cozy and divine. Overall it just wasn’t for me.

Mesmerising, with a gorgeous cover. the one part I found weak was the body image issues of the main fmcs, that part just kept striking me as off because it's never really resolved or even acknowledged in a satisfactory way. thanks for the arc.

Enjoyable story. Similar to books like The Midnight Library. I was drawn in from the start, although I felt like it dragged a little in the middle. Overall a good novel,

This is magnificent! I enjoyed reading this so much and I was so sad to reach the end. The characters express so much humanity and the wonders Gareth Brown creates are just mesmerizing. I cannot wait until this comes out so I can tell everyone to buy it! Well done!

This is great for fans of Dr. Who or the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.

Wow! I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. It had adventure, emotional moments, and magic. The book contained a theme that I usually am not a fan of but Gareth Brown did an amazing job with it and I fully bought in. The ending was also perfect and pulled on my heart strings. What a wonderful book, I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy when it is released. Also, the fact that this was a debut novel was just mind blowing.

A magical read for booklovers everywhere. New Yorker Cassie is a little lost, mourning her grandfather and whiling her days away working in a bookstore...until a very unusual book comes into her life from a mysterious patron. The Book of Doors has the power to transport Cassie anywhere in the world she has the power to visualize, but a trail of danger comes in its wake as others scheme to take the book for themselves. A lovely read, and one I'll be recommending to many.

So if you are into magic and fantasy, with a side of romance, this book is definitely calling your name.
And even if you are not, this is definitely worth reading.
Cassie Andrews works in a bookstore in NYC and lives a fairly non-descript life - until one day a patron of the bookstore, dies in front of her and leaves her a book with a strange message.
From that moment on, her life becomes a search for meaning as she discovers that this book is actually,
:the "Book of Doors" and holding it, while opening a door and thinking of a certain location, transports you to that very spot, As she initially plays with the power of the book, not understanding any part of why or how it does what it does, she begins a journey through time to discover what it is all about.
She meets a man who works with her, a keeper of another strangely powerful mystical book and they work together to try to secure other books that can cause havoc and great disarray in the world.
I was immediately pulled into the story and could not escape without finding, along with the very well defined characters, the purpose and reason behind all the mysteries surrounding the books and how the various owners came to have them.
A very interesting and at times, wildly entertaining story that takes you into the realm of fantasy and magic as well as mysticism and time travel
It is definitely worth a read for everyone who considers books for escapsim. as well as for those who wish to learn more outside their own personal comfort reading zone.

Thank you to NetGalley for offering me the chance to read an ARC of this before its publication date. Unfortunately, after having such high hopes, this was a DNF for me at 25%.

I have nothing but kind words to say about the writing. It's beautiful! However, I kept catching myself waiting for something to HAPPEN and, sadly, was disappointed at every turn. The storyline just felt like it wasn't moving along and I was bored.

I may come back to this at a later date and try again. But, for now, it's a no for me.

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for an ARC of this book! This book took me several days to read, and it's not because I am a slow reader. Personally, it felt like I was reading for long periods of time without making much progress. Anyways, I said that to say that I struggled to get through the entire thing. The back and forth and different time periods kept me confused throughout most of the book. I liked the idea of the book, but I did not like the way things played out. I feel like the book lasted way longer than it needed to, and the ending could have been the same with less pages.

First off, I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read the eARC version of this book.

Absolutely WOW. I wish I could give this book six stars. I read a significant amount of fantasy and I often feel the books in this category tend to be more lovers angst instead of an actual plot that keeps a read on its toes. Gareth Brown absolutely killed it on the thriller and horror aspect of this book. The way the end played out and how the main character really showed her growth and intelligence completely blew me away.

I cannot wait to see another book by Gareth Brown.

If you enjoy fantasy than this book is for you!! It’s got time travel, the battles between good and evil and exhibits the superpowers of books! The characters are really vibrant and portrayed so vividly. I enjoyed the descriptions and how the magical system was built!

I really loved this one! So glad this was my first NetGalley read.
I really enjoyed the journey Cassie and her crew found themselves on. I was absolutely hooked and didn’t want to put it down.
The magical books and how they could be used. The journey through Cassie’s grief. The friendship between her and Izzy and the friends they make along the way. Just loved it and would absolutely read more!

A book full of wonder and magic, friendship and working for the bigger good. A beautifully written story full of twists, heartbreak and healing. I didn't want it to end and just want to crawl back into the magical world that Gareth created full of characters I won't soon forget.