this book is a magical fantasy book. the concept is so enjoyable and i truly enjoyed it. the fact this is a debut has me in awe, I cannot WAIT to grab this off shelves in Feb (perfect birthday gift). I am 100% getting everyone I know to read this book!
4 and 1.2 stars, out of 5 (rounded to 5 because deserved to be honest)
Hugest congrats

Although It’s not as literary as say, The Ten Thousand Doors of January, it’s still written quite well and the story is fascinating. I really liked this twisty, mind bending story that comes together in a satisfying manner at the end. It’s essentially a story of actions and consequences affecting the past, present and future in some pretty unexpected ways. The plot moves at a pretty good pace, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing as to what’s going on throughout the whole book. I didn’t fall in love with and feel as close to the characters as I have in other books but the plot and pacing of the story was more than enough to keep me engaged.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced digital copy of this book.

A book of magical books, what more could a reader want? This is a story of Cassie, who finds herself in possession of a magical book that allows her to travel anywhere in the world. The book is one of many magical books that many people will do anything to get their hands on. Cassie uncovers the truth of the books as she navigates the greed of others.
I adored this book and can’t wait for others to read this! The storyline was wonderful and I loved this version of magic. The characters were great, and my only criticism is I wish we would have gotten to know them each more.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy of this book.

Wow. What a fantastic concept for a novel. And this is a debut author? Can't wait to see what he comes up with next. I really enjoyed this. It was a little slow for me in the middle, otherwise this would easily be 5 stars. (I groaned when I realized I was only at 50% as I thought I was much closer to the end.) This is listed as fantasy - if, like me, that's not what you usually read, disregard that description and pick this up anyway. Are there fantastical pieces to it? There sure are, but it's the time travel element that made me want to read this, and it doesn't disappoint. Cassie and Drummond are such a wonderful team in this good vs evil saga. The good guys are a little too good and the evil are absolutely dastardly but it works here. I couldn't read the last 25% fast enough. I'm hoping we get to see these characters again.

I don’t even know where to start with this review. First, I’m going to say, GO GET THIS BOOK BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY. Second, The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is a mind-bending enigma delight. I don’t want to give too much away but I’m not exaggerating when I say this book should be one of the biggest books of 2024. Brown immediately jumps into the action and never hold back. Every time you think you can’t learn something new, the information presented will blow your mind. This is a completely unique and exciting take on time travel. I can’t stop thinking about this book, a week after I’ve finished it. They say that books will take you on journeys and that’s never be truer of The Book of Doors. I am here for anything that Gareth Brown writes but I really hope he returns to this world.

As I love books (duh!), I was excited to read this book about doors in books. What a great way to be able to travel to places. Since I am scared to fly, it would be perfect. I started this with a certain expectation, and it changed almost immediately. Not in a bad way, but this book is more whimsical than I expected. I loved how Cassie and Izzy went from the wonder of the book Cassie inherited to understanding the uglier aspect of what this book could and can represent. Add in the other books that also enable a user to use the books in evil ways, and I was hooked. I’m not a huge fan of time travel, but that wasn’t a deal breaker. This is a well-written narrative about good vs. evil, and the fight therein. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this – and rightly so as it is right up my alley. It has serious Ten Thousand Doors of January, Starless Sea, and Unmaking of June Farrow vibes.
There was a lot of action which kept a really great pace and I enjoyed all the twists and turns the book took, even with time travel, it was never overly confusing or hard to follow.

This book was a whirlwind of suspense, intrigue and excitement! I was hooked from page 1. I’ve never read a book quite like this. So many twists and turns and I felt like I actually knew the characters. They felt so real, the writing so engaging. I simply could not put the book down. Definitely recommend for fans of time travel, mystery and wonder. I’m sad I’m done, but so super cool. . .

What a magical concept and book! I was hooked from the first page and enthralled with the portal concept that the book provides. I also loved how easily digestible the material was for a vast range of audiences. Will be recommending

A suspenseful, heartwarming adventure for everyone who loves books! The characters were well developed and the plot moved quickly and had enough twists to keep the reader guessing.

I stopped at 4%. Within the first two pages, I was asking myself if this with a debut. Yes, yes it is. The prose is rather clunky and unrefined.

When work is compared to Matt Haig’s, for me, it must (1) deliver high-quality prose and (2) portray a high level of empathy and understanding of humanity. That’s my immediate expectation, which failed to be met.

My bad on this one, as it’s compared specifically to “The Midnight Library” and sort of makes it clear it’s the world/plot of this book that is the comp. Ultimately, in my head, this book was set up to fail. I’d possibly consider going back to it once the initial disappointment wears off.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.

I enjoyed this book overall and thought it had a unique concept. However, I had a hard time staying engaged with it and it took me a while to actually finish. At times the story seemed abnormally slow and I didn’t really feel connected to the characters.

With that being said, there were a lot of positives. I really enjoyed the time travel and the magic system.

I think this is a solid read for anyone looking to immerse themselves into a magical fantasy with mystery elements. My true rating for this book is 3.5 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive this book as an ARC.

The Book of Doors by Garth Brown was one of those books that I found hard to put down. It grips you from the first chapter and doesn’t let you go until the last sentence of the final chapter. I loved the characters and the pace of the book. I found myself dreaming about it when I read before going to bed at night and thinking about it during the day until I could get back to it. Yes, it really is that good! What’s not to love? There’s time travel, magic, sadness and joy in this book. I love a book that can make me both laugh and cry; which The Book of Doors did. Gareth Brown is good at making the reader feel part of the action as well as the emotions of his main characters. It made me want a book that could open doors to my past or take me someplace that held a special memory or person. The different books (The book of Joy, Book of Pain, Book of Healing, book of Mists, etc) all represent different feelings and emotions, or actions, that one could take, and while reading about them I could feel the world around me changing to accommodate the powers of that particular book. I would read another book by Gareth Brown with pleasure!

This book was fitting for its description. I loved it; just absolutely loved it. What a beautifully, intense, fantastic fantasy that exceeded my expectations!

I loved the premise of this book, that a book can bring such abilities to its owner as to allow them to open a door and travel to all sorts of places. I also loved how rich and intricate the storytelling became when delving into the darker aspects of such a world and power. Readers get to travel along with Cassie as she discovers these new possibilities presented to her, and I really, really enjoyed when Drummond came into the storyline. The transition to learning of the negative side of such power was very detailed. Overall, this just a well-written book full of an intriguing fantasy world that kept me interested all the way until the end. A definite recommended read!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Book of Doors begins slowly with introductions to several characters, but their stories will all merge and make sense soon. This is Cassie’s story…she loves books, works in a small bookshop, and her best friend Izzy is also her roommate. One day, an old man dies in the bookshop and leaves her a mysterious book. ..the Book of Doors. Cassie is entranced and uses it to journey around the world. Any door is every door. Soon she learns that this is not the only magical book in the world and having this one is extremely dangerous.
There is magic, time travel, and friendship in the story. We learn Cassie’s special tie to the books and it is all very mystical.
I did enjoy the story and once it had me hooked, I didn’t want to put it down! This is a unique story that creates a unique side to the world.
Thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was an advanced reader copy of this book. This does not in anyway affect my opinion of it.

I do like the premise of the book of doors and all of the possibilities it unlocked. I felt uncomfortable with some if the other books and all of the possible misuses of them. I was not expecting some of the results that were had by someone individuals using them.

I also had a hard time with the idea of being in "nothing".

This book is different than books I normally read.

In Gareth Brown's The Book of Doors, our main character, Cassie is given a book by one of her favorite customers after he dies. This book, called The Book of Doors, is full of drawings and writing that she can't understand. There is a handwritten message to Cassie telling her that this is the Book of Doors and that any door is EVERY door.

With this gift, Cassie's quiet life is swept away and is replaced with mystery and intrigue. With help from her best friend, Izzie, she starts exploring the doors and what is inside the book. They meet Drummond Fox, who warns them that danger awaits anyone with the book (there is more than one). Cassie, Izzie, and Drummond join forces and try to unlock the mystery of the Books and they encounter a whole slew of intriguing secondary characters in their quest to get out of danger and find out what the story behind the books are.

I loved every bit of this book. The characters, back story, and all of the people they meet along the way, both dangerous and not-so dangerous. I hope this is the first of many books relating to the subject.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book. I can't wait to share it with my book club when it is released. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to Harper Collins and NetGalley for this advance reader copy of The Book of Doors. This review will appear on Goodreads.
This book was described as "A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance" for readers of A Midnight Library. I have read The Midnight Library and enjoyed it, and loved the premise of both books. However, I can say I enjoyed The Book of Doors even more.
This was a twisty-turvy adventure in every sense of the word. The pacing was exciting, and could almost be called a thriller over a magical realism. I would re-write the description as a debut thrill-ride full of magic and adventure, even better than The Midnight Library. Suspend your belief of what is possible and take a ride to the strange and wonderful adventures in the books with magical powers.
This book was just so fun.
4 solid stars

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins and Gareth Brown for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I loved every moment of this book. It transported me to many different places. It's full of magic, and every emotion from happiness to despair.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a book that takes you away and into another world, another reality, or another time.