megs_bookrack's Reviews > Every Heart a Doorway

**3.5-stars rounded up**

Every Heart a Doorway, the first novella in McGuire's beloved Wayward Children series, features an incredibly eclectic cast of well-developed characters.

Set at Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children, with a magical and dark atmosphere, this story is heavily character driven.



Each of the individuals we meet has returned from a portal world; think Alice in Wonderland or The Chronicles of Narnia. After returning, they find themselves unable to cope with life in our world.



Hence their placement at the School for Wayward Children.

This story sets the stage for the rest of the series, where each of the novellas follows a different character, or characters, from this first book.



I loved hearing about all the different types of worlds. I will definitely continue on with this series, as from what I have read, the books continue to get better and better.

I enjoyed McGuire's style most of all. Incredibly well written!