Ten Thousand Doors of January (Harrow) - Book Reviews

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One for the favorites shelf…. Here is a book to make you happy when you gently close it. Here you will find wonder and questions and an unceasingly gorgeous love of words which compasses even the shape a letter makes against a page.
NPR Books


Harrow quotes at excessive length from The Ten Thousand Doors, a book Julian owns, and January gradually discerns a connection between her own life and that of… a character in Doors. … [For] readers who enjoy portal fantasies featuring adventuresome women.
Publishers Weekly


Harrow’s expressive debut depicts humankind’s resistance to change, repression of the "other," and the desperation of the privileged when their prosperity is threatened. [A] magical coming-of-age tale and allegorical commentary on social justice. —K.L. Romo, Duncanville, TX
Library Journal


The Ten Thousand Doors of January is both whimsical and smart, using engaging writing and a unique plot to touch on serious topics. Harrow's debut reads like a love letter to the art of storytelling itself, and readers will be eager for more from her.
Booklist


Similes and vivid imagery adorn nearly every page like glittering garlands.… This portal fantasy doesn't shy away from racism, classism, and sexism, which helps it succeed as an interesting story. A love letter to imagination, adventure,… and the power of love.
Kirkus Reviews


A stunning debut novel with inventive worlds, sumptuous language and impeccably crafted details... Readers seeking a fresh fantasy with an enduring love story need look no further, and they'll be left wistfully hoping to stumble upon doors of their own.
BookPage