Alix E Harrow - The Ten Thousand Doors Of Januaryzip -

: A fierce protector sent by January's father. Originally from a world where women are hunters, she becomes January's most vital ally.

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.

: On her seventeenth birthday, January finds a leather-bound book titled The Ten Thousand Doors , which contains academic studies and stories of portals between worlds.

: January’s loyal dog, who acts as a judge of character and a constant guardian.

: 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

: The primary antagonist and January's guardian. He is revealed as a centuries-old exile from another world who seeks to "civilize" the world by closing all portals.

: 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".