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The Red Door

(The Eternal Artifacts #2)

Heather Kindt (Goodreads Author)

3.97 · Rating details · 29 ratings · 20 reviews

The game is anything but easy… enter the door, defeat the queen, take the jewel from her cold, lifeless body.

After completing the task behind the Green Door, Meg, Brek, and Carter had hoped the most difficult challenges were behind them. Now in an apartment of their own, the three friends plan to tackle the Red Door, a notch up in both prize money and difficulty. The serio ...more

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Aug 08, 2020 Julie - One Book More rated it really liked it

The Red Door is an exciting addition to The Eternal Artifacts series! After I finished The Green Door, the first book in the series, I couldn’t wait to follow Meg, Carter, and Brek on their next adventure. In this book, Meg, Carter, and Brek’s story picks up as the trio graduates from high school and prepares to enter the red door. As in the first book, if they retrieve a specific object, they will receive a monetary reward. However, the stakes are raised. Now, anyone who succeeds wins double th The Red Door is an exciting addition to The Eternal Artifacts series! After I finished The Green Door, the first book in the series, I couldn’t wait to follow Meg, Carter, and Brek on their next adventure. In this book, Meg, Carter, and Brek’s story picks up as the trio graduates from high school and prepares to enter the red door. As in the first book, if they retrieve a specific object, they will receive a monetary reward. However, the stakes are raised. Now, anyone who succeeds wins double the original award. The intensity level is higher than ever as Meg, Brek, and Carter enter a dangerous and deadly world.

The world behind the red door is so different from the world behind the green door. The Queen has a magical enchantment over her kingdom. Almost everyone in the kingdom of Rushna falls under her narcissistic spell. Those who don’t formed a rebellion and think that Meg might be the key to usurping the queen.

This is such an exciting and action-packed story! The moment Meg, Brek, and Carter go through the red door, they are faced with conflict. From resisting the Queen’s magical enchantment to helping the rebels fulfill a prophecy to dealing with their complicated feelings, this trio sure has their work cut out for them! It’s a bit darker than the first book, and I suspect that subsequent books in the series will continue down this darker and more dangerous path. It makes sense that, as the rewards increase, the tasks will become more dangerous.

I really enjoyed how Meg, Carter, and Brek grow throughout the story. Meg, in particular, seems to have a few epiphanies about herself and how her mother’s abandonment affected and continues to affect her. Brek is becoming more of a leader, and Carter seems to have matured a bit from his experiences behind the green door. It will be interesting to see how their characters grow and change in future books, especially regarding their romantic feelings.

This is a great example of doing the love triangle trope well. Meg is so conflicted in her feelings for Carter and Brek, and, frankly, I am too. She has such a strong connection with Brek, and I think her feelings run deeper than she knows. However, she is also drawn to Carter. There are times in the story when I felt sure Carter was not the one for her, and then I quickly changed my mind as the story progressed. I think I’m just as confused as Meg since both guys are great for her in different ways.

The Red Door is a great book for readers who enjoy fast-paced young adult fantasy with a sassy protagonist and excellent world-building. I can’t wait to see what’s behind the white door! I have a few predictions. Thanks so much to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
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Aug 03, 2020 Alaina rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-ng, fantasy, fiction

I have received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Okay, so after reading the first book The Green Door I had a ton of theories about this one and the characters within it. After diving into The Red Door, I am completely confident that I was wrong on all accounts.

I guess in a way you could say that what's behind this door could seem like the Queen of Hearts world. However, after meeting Athena.. I didn't really get that vibe. I mean, yeah, she wanted everyone to love her b ...more

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Aug 06, 2020 Permanently_Booked rated it really liked it

In the sequel to The Green Door, Meg, Brek and Carter are back to take on the Red Door for double the prize money. With Queen of Hearts vibes this adventure made me cringe and cheer in all the right ways.

I love Kindt’s ability to create a world within a world. This place plays on the idea of an evil and selfish queen who rules with a uniquely noxious type of magic. In Rushna, Only a few can see past her façade and they hang their hopes on a prophecy of a new queen. This is not a retelling of th ...more

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Aug 01, 2020 Veronica rated it really liked it

I can't express how much I love this series. I grew up with Narnia and was fascinated with the idea of opening a door/closet/wardrobe and finding a brand new world. I have always loved fantasy fiction so moved on to LOTR, Belgariad, Shannara and more (I could go on and on) but was always nostalgic and wistful for a mysterious door I could open or at least a book I could read about one being opened.

This wonderful series does have those magical doors and each one is so original and such a fun wor I can't express how much I love this series. I grew up with Narnia and was fascinated with the idea of opening a door/closet/wardrobe and finding a brand new world. I have always loved fantasy fiction so moved on to LOTR, Belgariad, Shannara and more (I could go on and on) but was always nostalgic and wistful for a mysterious door I could open or at least a book I could read about one being opened.

This wonderful series does have those magical doors and each one is so original and such a fun world to explore. I enjoyed the first book in the series (The Green Door (The Eternal Artifacts #1)) but I loved The Red Door even more. I don't want to give any spoilers away but I am thinking to purge all red clothing and items from my sight.

I really like the continuing development of the main characters and the complicated relationships between them. Heather manages to show each character's personality but in such a way that does not detract from the telling of the story itself. I really like the idea of a strong, no nonsense female character who is smart enough to realize that sometimes it is okay to admit that you need help. I also really like the idea of relatively minor characters showing up from the first book to continue their story as well.

One thing I noticed is that there is a theme of tough female characters but also the idea that anyone can be confident but also vulnerable whether they are male or female. Both are to be respected and equal. Heather also incorporates so much sarcasm and humor in her books which I love. There were a few times I laughed out loud or reread a paragraph because it was hilarious and I really appreciate when an author knows when to add humor without ruining the flow of the story.

I am definitely addicted to this series and am so stoked by the fact that book 3 in the series will be released sometimes in 2020. I cannot wait to continue reading this series. I really want to know what Heather has planned behind the White Door.

I received an ARC for free in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much to Heather Kindt for allowing me to read this book. I really appreciate it so much. ...more

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Aug 03, 2020 BreeAnn (She Just Loves Books) rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, ya

What I Loved:
I LOVE it when the second book in a series is just as great as the first, and The Red Door WAS just as amazing as The Green Door! I was so pleased to see that Heather Kindt’s writing was true to the first story, but still found a whole new world to delve into!

How I Felt:
The story picks up a very short amount of time from where the last book ended. I loved that we didn’t lose much time between the two stories, and it created that sense of urgency the characters felt to get back to th What I Loved:
I LOVE it when the second book in a series is just as great as the first, and The Red Door WAS just as amazing as The Green Door! I was so pleased to see that Heather Kindt’s writing was true to the first story, but still found a whole new world to delve into!

How I Felt:
The story picks up a very short amount of time from where the last book ended. I loved that we didn’t lose much time between the two stories, and it created that sense of urgency the characters felt to get back to the game.

The plot has our characters heading off to attack the challenge of whatever is behind the red door this time. And boy, it was a whole new world! I loved the magic twisted with very real-feeling situations that the characters faced. The Queen of the land they enter has this magical hold over the kingdom. People fall over themselves to throw their hearts and bodies at the Queen. Something strange is happening and Meg needs to figure out how to resist the Queen before they are all lost to her magical pull.

The characters were awesome. We already know our main characters. They are back in book two, however, the new characters that we meet are mean, evil, and dirty, but then there are some bright and shining stars. Kindt creates characters that you really want to get to know! I struggle a little with the romance because Meg is also struggling. She’s just not sure where her feelings truly are, but I think in the next book, she might get closer to figuring that out.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I was so happy to be back with these characters and their amazing adventures! I can’t wait to see what’s behind the next door!

To Read or Not To Read:
I would recommend The Red Door for readers that enjoy a fantasy world that feels real yet magical! Readers of The Hunger Games would find this series amazing!

I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

My full review of this book will post to my blog on 8/5/20. All of my reviews can be found at https://shejustlovesbooks.com/all-boo... ...more

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Aug 03, 2020 Flor Méndez rated it liked it

Shelves: 2020, digital, inglés

Leído gracias a la autora (English below! :D)

¡Gracias a la autora por el eARC!

Me gustó mucho esta continuación.

Tuve un par de problemas con el primero de la saga, los cuales por suerte pude charlar con la autora. "The Reed Door" fue divertido y su historia interesante, y disfruté tanto el mundo detrás de la puerta como los viejos y nuevos personajes. Aún no me gusta mucho Carter y Brek como que hasta ahí, pero en esta segunda parte me gustó Meg. Tuvo momentos de mucho valor, vulnerabilidad y des ...more

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Jul 30, 2020 Angela rated it it was amazing

I received this and as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you Heather Kindt for giving me access.

This story is just as fast paced as the first and I didn't want to put it down...In fact, I didn't put it down!

I might be biased, but this one was better and will probably be my favorite because there is a reference to the Queen of Hearts. And frankly, this whole world behind the Red Door gave me Wonderland vibes.

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Aug 04, 2020 Heather Kindt rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Thank you to all of you who have read The Red Door. I want to use this space to provide you with a link to find out more about the world behind the doors. If you subscribe to my newsletter (I usually just give you info on cover reveals, book releases, etc.) you can get a free copy of the Secrets of the Red Door which will give you insider knowledge into the world of the Eternals Society. Not even the characters are privy to this information! I'd love for you to join me on this literary journey.

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Aug 04, 2020 Katelyn Dickinson rated it really liked it · review of another edition

**I received a digital ARC of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.**

I was so excited to get the second installment in this series! I have worked with Heather for four of her novels now, and I always look forward to the next one.

This series is, as I said before, one of the most intriguing and interesting premises I've read in a while. Different colored doors that lead to different worlds where the characters must search for one specific ar **I received a digital ARC of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.**

I was so excited to get the second installment in this series! I have worked with Heather for four of her novels now, and I always look forward to the next one.

This series is, as I said before, one of the most intriguing and interesting premises I've read in a while. Different colored doors that lead to different worlds where the characters must search for one specific artifact to bring back in exchange for a sum of money, but it isn't that easy! They have no idea what is behind said doors or what they may face behind them. So interesting, and so fun!

The Green Door was Narnia-like, while The Red Door was more like Wonderland. I personally liked The Red Door even better than the first book. It was such an interesting world to submerge myself in. I read through it so quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it! Behind the red door was a world in which the queen forced all the members of her kingdom to love her by using pheromones. Meg, Brek, and Carter had to figure out a way to defeat the magic and the queen to bring home the artifact.

I thought that the character development was more obvious in this story. The world building was also better! There could have been a bit more, but still, I didn't feel confused in this world. I love Kindt's writing style. She pulls you into her stories so fast. I was hooked immediately. Meg is such a strong-willed female lead. Carter grew up quite a bit in this one, and I still just love Brek! Such a sweetheart. This one tore at my heart strings. I was so sad at one moment. I really feel for Meg as well in this one. I'm excited to see how her story plays out.

I really liked the side characters in this book. Esme was the best, another strong female character. I also liked Tyran again, and even though he worked my nerves at times, I liked Satchel too. Kindt's characters have such different personalities that work really well together.

I really enjoyed this installment, and I cannot wait for book three, The White Door, later this year. I can't wait to see what is behind it and what mischief our characters get into!

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Nov 09, 2020 tabassum rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: indie

I received an E-ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. (Sorry this is so late)

The Red door continues to follow Meg, Brek and Carter as they return to go on a quest in a magical world. However, this time they’ve ‘levelled up’ after successfully tackling the Green door, they’re about to return and attempt to get a bigger prize by going through the Red one.

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Aug 02, 2020 Rain Reads rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, fantasy

“Love is patient. Love is kind. It is not boastful or rude.”

Just finished reading this amazing fantasy novel. The story is very engaging and entertaining. It is action-packed, funny, fast-paced and more magical. The new world, the characters and the plot are well-developed. I love how the main characters interact naturally with one another.

The Red Door takes Meg, Brek and Carter in a land called Rushna where the people are enraptured by Queen Athena. She is a queen by birth and pheromones runs ...more

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Aug 03, 2020 Dee rated it it was amazing

Thank you to author Heather Kindt and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this eARC
Again this was a fantastic book and one I could not put down. The story continues of the door challenges with Megan, Brek and Carter who are what to bet whatever is behind the Red Door and bring back the item that they need to with the $50 000.00. For Megan and Brek it is a chance to make sure each are okay with their next step in life but for Carter its about trying to annoy his dad.
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Aug 05, 2020 Sheri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy-scify

This is such a great series! I love the idea of walking through a magical door and discovering a new world. The first book in the series, The Green Door, was wonderful but I truly feel I enjoyed The Red Door even more. It really makes you not want to wear the color red!

I loved seeing the development of the main characters and the complicated relationships between the three of them. They are well-developed characters with a personality of their own, especially a strong female lead. She is smart, ...more

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Aug 02, 2020 Hannah Mellick rated it it was amazing

THE RED DOOR! Even better than the first. This series keeps sucking me back in! I wanted to ignore everything and read this book, But final exam week wouldn’t let me.
Vast & different Worlds hidden behind colored doors. Each holds an adventure and prizes to be won.
Meg, Brek and Carter work together to save a country from the rule of Evil Queen Athena, who has major Queen of Hearts vibes.
Meg fights to free the people from the grasp of Athena, while also fighting to make sense of her ever changi ...more

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Dec 02, 2020 Nessa rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed this book! I enjoyed reading about the Red door adventures more than the Green door adventures so I really liked this book's storyline. I also think Megan's relationship with Carter developed better in this book. I now ship the entire trio! But still mostly Meg and Brek so fingers crossed something happens in the next book. I can't wait to see how everybody's relationships evolve in the next book too. I really liked the idea of Athena and her pheromones, that was a unique plotli ...more

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Aug 08, 2020 Kat Mullen rated it liked it

Easily bingeable, filled with mystery, and you never know who you'll run into next!

This is book 2 and I still love the whole concept of the series. Who wouldn't want to jump through doors to different worlds and win money?!

Meg is definitely a Gryffindor. She starts the door for a selfish reason, but just can't help herself and needs to help right things in the world.

The story kept me flipping because I needed to know what happened next. All the points were there for something amazing but it need ...more

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Aug 02, 2020 Grace rated it really liked it

I received this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Heather Kindt for letting me read this book!

I have mixed feelings about this book. Don’t get me wrong, the book was still good but there were just a few things that bugged me. First of all, I felt like the beginning was very rushed. It got better once the action started happening, but the beginning didn’t have a ton of description or anything. It was just event after event. I do enjoy how Meg is such a powerful female character. S ...more

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Sep 08, 2020 Larissa Hinton rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Interesting

After reading, The Green Door I was ready to start on a new adventure in The Red Door. I loved the characters and the plot of the previous book and I trusted the author to deliver again.

For the most part she did. The characters were mostly good and the plot plodded forward.

The only problem was the setting. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed The Green Door more than when the characters switched doors. It was night and day. And I have to say, Meg got a little bit whiny in this book.

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Aug 15, 2020 Bonnie Dale Keck rated it did not like it

kindle unlimited, but only 2 books out in series, and regardless of it claiming 'young adult fantasy series', it has way too mature adult themes, some cannot even mention in amazon review because it would get flagged/deleted by amazon, even though would only be quoting the book/story, nasty, not suited for young nor older adults, even more so book 2. {bk 1 green door, bk 2 red door}. ...more

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Aug 25, 2020 Julie Vestal rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I need book 3!

This series has already became one of my favorites! I need book 3 and soon!! You will be left on the edge of your seats, just like me. This series is fascinating and captivating. Young adult to mature readers.

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