Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire

Every Heart A Doorway (Wayward Children, #1)

by Seanan McGuire

Children have always disappeared under the right conditions; slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere... else.

But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children.

Nancy tumbled once, but now she's back. The things she's experienced... they change a person. The children under Miss West's care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.

But Nancy's arrival marks a change at the Home. There's a darkness just around each corner, and when tragedy strikes, it's up to Nancy and her new-found schoolmates to get to the heart of things.

No matter the cost.

Reviewed by ross91 on

3 of 5 stars

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This story was lovely. And sad. Really sad.
At times it reminded me of Lev Grossman's The magicians trilogy, with characters who simply want to find their place once again and struggling to adapt with our reality.
The mistery element was the best part of the plot and, while short, the story managed to create compelling and interesting characters.
I just want more.

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