Alix E. Harrow Follow

I was told if I loved The Starless Sea then I would also love this book, and so when I finally found a copy, I dropped my entire currently reading list to be taken in by this story.

Wow, no review could do the book justice. The whimsical nature of this tale is breath taking. It and The Starless Sea are in a genre of their own. Books within books, stories about worlds unknown, and characters with an untapped sense of adventure and discovery.

I'm overcome with emotion after finishing this book. The words are woven so elegantly, a fable written to the reader with the purpose of opening their eyes to endless possibilities.

I want more, the many adventures of January, but yet, I am also left with a satisfying feeling of undying happiness. What a magical ride this book was. A comforting, odd, story that will take you into the unknown.

As with The Starless Sea, this book is unconventional, and if you have a hard time with whimsy and loose story lines, it might not be the right book to read. But, if you are looking to get lost in a tale of heartache, determination, and love ever lasting; throw caution to the wind and let this book lead you. It's a must read. One that I will certainly revisit.

This book is the kind of story that feeds souls.

Stories within stories, deeper meanings woven into every sentence, themes of broken people doing what they can to make the world a better place. I adored every word of this book.

Alix E Harrow is a master of words, and has soared to the top of my favorite authors. I fell so deep into this story, much like The Ten Thousand Doors of January. When I tried to come up for air, the fables and workings of witch ways followed me. The heartbreak, the battles, the inevitable failures and the triumphs. All worth the pain of a lingering book drunk I doubt I'll shed for a while.

The cast of characters were mothers, sisters, friends and family that I knew. Every person was built raw and relatable. Grey morality. Relatable antagonists. I can't gush enough about how well crafted this story is.

You must read this book if you love character stories, that have much more whimsy than your average. Stories that inspire, and comfort. If you loved The Starless Sea you will also love this author.

Note: LGBT characters written flawlessly.