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Jax
, January 17, 2024
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Snowflakes are sprinkling the darkness outside Upper East Side’s Kellner Books as John Webber quietly passes away at one of the bookstore’s reading desks. He’s sitting upright, The Count of Monte Cristo on the table before him. As she was tidying up for closing, Cassie and he had spoken of traveling the world, something he advised her to do. Cassie’s grandfather dreamed of traveling before he died, but he never got the chance. He was raising Cassie alone.
When the EMTs and investigators leave with Webber’s remains, Cassie notices not one book but two sitting on the desk where he had died. One is the Book of Doors, and in it is an inscription that tells Cassie the book is now hers.
Cassie and her best friend and roommate Izzy later discover the power of this book. Cassie quickly takes advantage of its magic. Izzy is cautious, concerned it might be dangerous, and she is right. They will soon be ensnared in a wider and more sinister world where both roommates are in grave danger.
This is a light and sweet read that has likable characters and good tension, but it is heavy on description. While not my taste, it should be fun for those who like cozy mysteries with a world-wide travelogue.
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for providing this eARC.
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