Under the Whispering Door

For more of my reviews, check out my blog.I JUST finished Under the Whispering Door and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. It's DEFINITELY not as lighthearted as TJ Klune's massively popular [b:The House in the Cerulean Sea 45047384 The House in the Cerulean Sea T.J. Klune https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1569514209l/45047384.SY75.jpg 62945242]. I really hoped it would be, as that book was such a breath of fresh air last year. Under the Whispering Door is not that. It's a reminder that nothing is permanent, and that everyone and everything has to move onwards and upwards.This is a book about death. Straight up. If you are at all triggered by death, mentions of suicide or grieving, then this book is not for you. I'm not triggered by those things, but I had a hard time reading this book. Am I still glad I read it? Yeah, I think so.I was not a fan of the main character for like....70% of the book. He's an asshole. He gets reformed, yes, but he's an asshole. I wasn't a huge fan of the romance in this one either, but that might be a personal thing. I didn't really see the chemistry until the very end of the novel, but again, might just be a me thing.I can see how this book might help someone move through the grieving process. But I can also see how it would make things worse. Final thoughts – tread carefully if you're interested in reading Under the Whispering Door.