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Alix E. Harrow

The Ten Thousand Doors of January

"The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow is a captivating and imaginative debut novel that explores the power of stories and the doors they can open. The story follows January Scaller, a young girl growing up in the early 1900s in a world where doors to other worlds and dimensions are real, but only a select few can see them. January's life is turned upside down when she discovers a mysterious book that tells the story of her own life and the doors that have shaped her existence. As January delves deeper into the book, she uncovers a hidden world of magic, adventure, and danger, and begins to question everything she knows about herself and her place in the world. Harrow's writing is lush and evocative, transporting readers to a world that is both familiar and fantastical. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and full of twists and turns. At its heart, "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" is a story about the power of imagination, the importance of self-discovery, and the magic that can be found in the most unexpected places. Readers who enjoy fantasy, historical fiction, and coming-of-age stories will find much to love in "The Ten Thousand Doors of January." It is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Harrow's next book. Overall, "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and a reminder that sometimes, the most important doors are the ones we open within ourselves.

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