![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The time continuum kept things interesting and there were unique ‘easter eggs’ of history scattered throughout the story for readers to find. Many of the worlds take place in various time periods spanning from the early 600s to the early 1900s. I was whisked away to many different worlds while reading this story and embarked on quite the imaginative journey.Īlix Harrow brings her deep knowledge of history to this novel. The Ten Thousand Doors of January reminds me of how much fun a novel can be when its free of the restrictions of our day-to-day lives. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed diving into a magical story and the sense of wonder it can bring. □| Review: It’s been a very long time since I’ve read a fantasy novel. ![]() As she goes on an adventure to uncover the other worlds, she also opens the door to the truth about her family and the ties they have to the 10,000 worlds hidden throughout time and space. January Scaller quickly discovers she has the power to open these doors but doesn’t quite know where they lead. □| Summary: Doors are portals to other worlds. The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. ![]()
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