The Book of Doors: A Novel

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 5,169 ratings

Price: 21.25

Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

A debut novel full of magic, adventure, and romance, The Book of Doors opens up a thrilling world of contemporary fantasy for fans of The Midnight Library, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, The Night Circus, and any modern story that mixes the wonder of the unknown with just a tinge of darkness.

Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers—a lonely yet charming old man—dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories, and now she has nothing to remember him by. Nothing but the last book he was reading.

But this is no ordinary book…

It is the Book of Doors.

Inscribed with enigmatic words and mysterious drawings, it promises Cassie that any door is every door. You just need to know how to open them.

Then she’s approached by a gaunt stranger in a rumpled black suit with a Scottish brogue who calls himself Drummond Fox. He’s a librarian who keeps watch over a unique set of rare volumes. The tome now in Cassie’s possession is not the only book with great power, but it is the one most coveted by those who collect them.

Now Cassie is being hunted by those few who know of the Special Books. With only her roommate Izzy to confide in, she has to decide if she will help the mysterious and haunted Drummond protect the Book of Doors—and the other books in his secret library’s care—from those who will do evil. Because only Drummond knows where the unique library is and only Cassie’s book can get them there.

But there are those willing to kill to obtain those secrets. And a dark force—in the form of a shadowy, sadistic woman—is at the very top of that list.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Brie Fludd
    5.0 out of 5 stars SO GOOD!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
    This book is one of my favorite reads this year! Im so happy I got this copy! And for a great price. I really love the deckle edges as well. I’m already trying to get an ARC for the authors next release!!

    “A good story is just as good the second time around”. This quote from early in the story when first read seems like pretty words on paper, and yet it sits with you. It’s not until you finish reading you realize that in that one line you’ve told the story completely. Perfection.

    MY THOUGHTS????: A SPECTACULAR READ. This book was all I thought it would be and yet, nothing that I expected at the same time. It’s dark, even painful, yet charismatic, cinematic, and clever. There’s villains you hate, magic you desire, grief you feel, adventure you chase, violence you fear, time travel, friendships you value, and love. I even felt the various perspectives were executed perfectly alongside the pacing. There is SO much, and yet everything occurs at the right place at the right time.

    This story follows Cassie. A seemingly regular bookshop attendant whose life is altered when left a book by one of the store’s patrons who suddenly passes away. Though not just any book, but The Book of Doors. We’re mesmerized and taken along Cassie‘s adventures, mishaps, and fortunes as she discovers just what The Book of Doors can do….. and the attention it attracts. As Cassie gets comfortable with her new power she learns there are others who desire it more. Her questions are answered… is it dangerous? Are there more books out there? Can she protect her friends? Why her?

    1000% Recommend
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Magical and mysterious
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
    A great twist on time travel, filled with magical things. An easy and intelligent read. Will allow the reader to contemplate life's memories and time stamps that are significant to each persons future. Would you choose to change something in your past? Could you.if you wanted? The past is what shapes the present? Enjoyable read and a nice twist on time travel. A solid 4 star rating!
  • Honest opinion
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time travel, magic, friendship, familial love, murder & a great ending.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    5⭐️/0????️ Time travel, magic, friendship, familial love/loss, murder, slight espionage, a little mystery and an ending that illuminates and ties everything together beautifully.

    This book was wonderful! I’d choose it again in a heart beat and wished it would keep going on as I passed the 3/4 of the way through mark.

    I would definitely recommend this to a friend/family. And I have.

    At first I thought ???? A bit slow for the first few chapters but it was not dragged out. It felt calm and simple at first (& for Very good reason once you start to realize the name of this game in this time travel focused book.) then it picked up fast and was full of action, shifts, realizations and intrigue. As everything came together. Wonderfully so.

    There are a few **brief** parts that were a bit dark because of a villain but well worth the momentary discomfort especially because in the end the magic of the story in it’s entirety ties everything back together so perfectly.

    Not a single loose thread. Felt like a short read at 400 pages, but long enough to thoroughly enjoy. I appreciated the pace of this book.
    Maybe he could have gone further on the conclusion. Some of it was simply/well implied. Left drawing your own conclusions.
    In all As I read the last page & words I was satisfied and very happy with the ending. Every thing made sense. And what a beautiful ending indeed
    It felt complete like a fantastic movie that needed no follow up but could certainly have a sequel.
    As a stand alone book it’s wonderful.

    IMO: The book is *not suitable for a YA audience I’d say only those who can handle a few brief pages of a murderous villain's story, deeds, & inner workings should be recommended this book.
    Again brief and only a few times throughout but still I’d never hand this to someone who I didn’t think could handle that sort of thing. Also one super brief moment is very *mildly* suggestive and then quickly turns dark. So no to YA audience. The first few chapters make you think it could be suitable for a YA audience. It is not.

    I’m thankful I read this book. It makes you think and it makes you cherish your loved ones even more presently. The time travel of it all.
  • Lauren A. Haack
    3.0 out of 5 stars the story was great but….
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    I loved the story, and the author did a wonderful job of weaving all the plot points together. But…the dialogue ????.
  • KimberlyM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clever time travel story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
    Cassie works in a bookstore living a life that feels unfulfilling. One night one of her regular (and favorite) customers passes away in the store, leaving behind a small book with a dedication to her written inside. She soon learns that the book allows her to teleport from one place to another by opening a door. Soon after that, she learns that there are people who would kill in order to get her book, the Book of Doors.

    I like books about books and this one received so much praise that picking it up seemed like a no-brainer. I am so glad I did! I expected fantasy/sci-fi-ish fantasy but did not expect the time travel element. I love a good time travel story and this did not disappoint.

    The story is a delightful blend of intricate characters, immersive writing, and inventive time-travel elements. Cassie's character balances human flaws with determination and perseverance. The supporting characters' backstories add depth and nuance, making the relationships and stakes feel authentic. What truly shines is how the time-travel framework is used not just as a plot device but as a way to explore themes of fate, regret, and redemption. If you like character-driven fiction with a clever sci-fi twist, give this a try.

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