MixedNow, I read The Book of Doors and I liked it, but didn't love it, but I will say the plot itself was pretty entertaining, while I found the character work a little bit lacking.
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The Book of Doors (2024)
Others: Leaning negative Bookseller Cassie Andrews feels something is missing from her life. Then a favourite customer gives her a curious old book. In the front is a handwritten message: This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door. As Cassie discovers, this is a very special book: a magic book that bestows extraordinary abilities on whoever possesses it. And there are other magical books that can also do wondrous - or dreadful and terrifying - things. But where there is magic there is power - and there are those who will stop at nothing to possess it. Suddenly confronted by shocking violence and danger, Cassie turns to Drummon Fox for help. He is a man fleeing his own demons, including someone - nameless and evil - who is hunting them all... Because this book is worth killing for...
- ISBN:
- 9781804992395
- Length:
- 432 pages
Genres: fantasy, romance, mystery
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Mixedstarted out so intriguing to me and I was convinced in the first third that it was going to be a five-star read like I loved it I loved the concept... I ended up giving it a 3.5
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