Set in the early 1900s, the novel follows January Scaller, the ward of a wealthy artifact collector, who discovers a mysterious book that unlocks doors to other worlds. It is widely acclaimed for its lyrical prose and its exploration of the power of storytelling as a tool for change and resistance.
: A fierce protector sent by January's father. Originally from a world where women are hunters, she becomes January's most vital ally. Alix E Harrow - The Ten Thousand Doors of Januaryzip
: At age seven, January finds a literal "Door" in a field that leads to another world, but her guardian, Mr. Locke, dismisses her story and destroys the diary where she recorded the event. Set in the early 1900s, the novel follows
: After escaping an asylum and surviving hunters, January uses "word-magic"—the ability to write reality into existence—to reopen the Doors, reunite her family, and dedicate her life to restoring the flow between worlds. Core Characters Originally from a world where women are hunters,
: A young woman of mixed heritage who feels like one of Mr. Locke's collected artifacts. She evolves from an obedient ward to a powerful "word-worker".
: January realizes that Mr. Locke and his secretive "Society" are dedicated to closing all Doors to maintain a rigid, "modern" order and suppress the chaos of other worlds.
: The son of a local grocer and January's childhood friend. His belief in her and their evolving romance empower January to embrace her identity.