Early morning, Geilston Bay. March 2021. Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire I had no idea what this book was about going in, which made it all the more surprising as I read it. Quite unlike anything I've read before, it resembles the kind of post-binge comedown you might expect to see once Alice stepped back through the looking-glass. Very dark and very funny, I really appreciated the sensibility that permeated throughout. The approach to gender identity and sexuality felt entirely natural and make this a fantastic portal to better understanding these kinds of issues. While I am certain that it would upset many who find such concepts a challenge, it would be fantastic for anyone looking to broaden their mind a bit! If the idea of magic portals, sugary fairylands, dancing skeletons, vampires, mad scientists and a search for a rather brutal serial killer does not disturb you, I could not recommend it more highly. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐