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vireogirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
cherry_lake's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Seems like those who didn’t enjoy it were mainly disappointed by false advertising or assumptions, but I had no idea what it was about or that it existed until a friend recommended! Glad I tried it.
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, and Abandonment
skbat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Racism, Self harm, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Colonisation
Minor: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
spineofthesaurus's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Torture, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Slavery, Stalking, Abortion, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
angela005's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Classism
Minor: Gun violence, Torture, Blood, and Colonisation
m0czy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Torture, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty
dariusmortee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would compare this book to The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern in vibes.
Alix managed to write this book in a way I start to believe there may be actually Doors hidden in our world. It makes me want to go and explore, see if I can end up in different worlds, without minding the risk of ending up in a shitty one. I love how stories are woven through this book it makes it so much more magical.
The Once and Future Witches was my first book by Alix E Harrow and I will absolutely read more if she decides to publish them.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
freyjajok's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Set (mostly) in the early 1900s in (mostly) Vermont, The Ten Thousand Doors of January tells the (mostly) coming-of-age tale of January who longs to join her father on his artifact-hunting trips but is stuck being raised in luxury and on display by their wealthy benefactor-collector, Mr. Locke. It is, of course, about so much more than that: a possibly real magic Door, a possibly evil Society, an impossible love story, the impossible power of words, the possibilities of courage and progress.
I'm a sucker for a portal fantasy and this is such a good one! The narrative follows an unusual format, which might weigh down some readers, but I loved the dimension it adds and the way it drew me into the experience.
Content notes: racism, bigotry, confinement (to room, closet, mental asylum, bed, with and without restraints), tattooing and cutting, knife and gun violence, death, vampire, mind control
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
onceuponabookcase's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Racism, and Self harm
Minor: Torture and Kidnapping
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