Questions About The Ten Thousand Doors of January

by Alix E. Harrow (Goodreads Author)

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Dear me: does the dog die at the end?

Alix Harrow

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Is this book self-contained or does it end with a cliffhanger of some sort? Is it the start to a series?

Alix Harrow It's a standalone! There's room for further adventures, but it's all pretty tidily wrapped-up.…moreIt's a standalone! There's room for further adventures, but it's all pretty tidily wrapped-up.(less)

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Is the reference to beings made of alabaster a nod to N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy?

Alix Harrow HELL yes. it's the privilege of lesser writers to sneak references to better writers into their books.…moreHELL yes. it's the privilege of lesser writers to sneak references to better writers into their books.(less)

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Is there any lgbtqia in this book?

Alix Harrow Yes, but only casually and tangentially; it's more of a "queer people exist and are fine," and not a major theme or personal experience of the narrato…moreYes, but only casually and tangentially; it's more of a "queer people exist and are fine," and not a major theme or personal experience of the narrator/s.

If you're interested in queer(er) speculative fiction, I can personally recommend GIDEON THE NINTH (lesbian necromancers in space), THE UNSPOKEN NAME (lesbian necromancers/swordswomen in the multiverse), AMMONITE (lesbian anthropologists/mercenaries in space), WITCHMARK (gay wizards in alt-Edwardian England), THE STARLESS SEA (gay grad student finds a magic door), and UNNATURAL MAGIC (gender-fluid orcs in alt-Victorian England).(less)

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