Every Heart a Doorway

by Seanan McGuire · 2016

When children slip through portals into fantastical realms—some become queens of fire, others live as sea‑folk or dragons—returning to the ordinary world can be a nightmare. In *Every Heart a Doorway*, a secret boarding school for these “wayward children” offers a sanctuary where they can share their stories, heal old wounds, and learn that the doors they once walked through are still open. New arrivals grapple with the pain of being misunderstood by a world that refuses to believe their magic, while seasoned residents confront the lingering shadows of the worlds they left behind. Together, they must decide whether to close the door forever or step back into the unknown, discovering that the true adventure lies in the spaces between the worlds and within their own hearts.