48 pages • 1 hour read
Seanan McGuireEvery Heart A Doorway
Fiction | Novella | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire is about Nancy, who after returning from a magical world, is sent by her parents to Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children, a boarding school for kids who have visited fantastical lands and struggle to readjust to the real world. At the school, Nancy meets other teens with similar experiences, but the tranquility is shattered when students are murdered, leading Nancy and her friends to uncover the truth.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Every Heart A Doorway by Seanan McGuire is lauded for its imaginative world-building and lyrical prose. The novel's exploration of identity and belonging resonates deeply with readers. However, some critique it for a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a poignant and thought-provoking read that is well worth the journey.
Who Should Read Every Heart A Doorway?
Readers who cherish magical realism, intricate character development, and themes of belonging would enjoy Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire. Perfect for fans of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia and Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this novel combines whimsy with deep emotional resonance.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Mystery / Crime Fiction
LGBTQ
Identity: Gender
Identity: Mental Health
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt