Thank you to NetGalley, Orbit and Little, Brown Book Group for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Synopsis:
In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut.
In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place.
Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.
Review:
This was a book that I had seen hyped quite a lot in the book community and I can honestly say that after reading the synopsis I found myself wanting to read it even more.
Alix E. Harrow has completely blown me away with this novel and has created a work of perfection in my opinion. The world Harrow has described is rich in imagery and is a tale of unforgettable love and a tale of journeys that should be impossible.
This story was like nothing I have read before. The magical system was flawless and the way the two stories weaved throughout the book was done amazingly. The characters in this book are incredibly well written. I found myself loving January and how much she developed into a strong woman. I felt myself not wanting to put this book down and when I did, I found myself just constantly thinking about it.
I think I could sit here for a long time writing about everything I loved about this book but then that would take away from how magical and heart-wrenching it was. If you’re on the fence about this book I really recommend taking the plunge.
This book will forever stick with me and I cannot wait to read more of Harrow’s work.
Rating: 5/5 stars
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