First sentence: Every storm will spill a final drop. Every mortal will draw a final breath. Every road will carry a final traveler.
Premise/plot: The Door Before is a prequel to The Hundred Cupboards. I read that one ages ago and don’t remember much. This one stars Hyacinth Smith, a girl who is not a witch, not a spell-caster, but someone who finds herself able to travel between worlds, make ways/doors, bring dead things back to life, etc. Her family notices how special and unique she is. Though they don’t know about traveling between worlds. They feel the need to keep her hidden and out of sight from the Order. But their plans to keep her safe...fail. There is a battle between good and evil coming, and Hyacinth will be right there, front and center.
My thoughts: I read this in one sitting. It was a compelling fantasy to read, and it is full of all the traditional fantasy elements. The book seems to embrace all the elements of well beloved fantasy classics. This one isn’t about being new, edgy, shocking. I did really like this one. Overall it made me want to reread The 100 Cupboards.
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