The Green Door failed to hold my attention the idea of the story was interesting but the execution didn't quite do it for me.

The premise of this book was so intriguing! I think we've all dreamed of finding a secret door and exploring what lies behind it. However, I do think the execution fell a little flat for me. I didn't really relate to the main character, and I felt like the story itself was really rushed. I would definitely check out other books by this author in the future though!

This book was very quick to capture my attention but that was short lived. The characters could have been developed a little better

*I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher in exchange or an honest review.*

You would think that since it only took me five days to read this book, it would be a sign that it was so good I couldn't put it down. But you'd be wrong. I kept pushing myself to read so that I could finish it and move on to something else. Although the premise sounded interesting, the execution fell short, in my opinion.

Meg (18) bothered me. She alternated between acting tough and hiding behind people, thinking of herself as a goddess (literally, she used that word once) and thinking of herself as unworthy of others. She chose to be unsuccessful in school because she didn't think she had any chance to go anywhere after high school. She was very inconsistent and constantly reminded me of a little kid playing make-believe with her life. Brek (18) was more likable, and I actually cared about him. He wasn't popular by any means, but he was smart and worked hard. He and Meg had been best friends since they were kids, and even though he tried to hold it back because of their friendship, it was obvious that he cared for her beyond that. Carter (18) was a very unwelcome addition to the story for me. I have nothing against jocks (he was the quarterback), and he was generally a nice guy. But I just wanted him to go away because he was in the way. He and Meg spoke one day at the record shop, and suddenly she was all starry-eyed over him. He was practically making out with one girl in the halls at school, one minute and begin Meg to be his partner the next. I couldn't help rolling my eyes every time they got flirty and personal. It felt like he was there to make a love triangle. (I suppose it's obvious that I preferred Brek over Carter.)

So yes, the characters and personal relationships within the book definitely influenced my opinion of the book.

In addition to that, it tried too hard. I'm not sure how to explain it besides that. So many times, the writing attempted (and failed) to make things feel epic, dramatic, and destined. But it came across as silly, overdone, and juvenile. I couldn't take it seriously.

Although I'm curious to see how it all ends (and if Meg wakes up and chooses Brek over Carter), I have no plans to continue the series. Perhaps I'll get lucky and some other reviewers will give me spoilers.

Note: A little swearing. A few really awkward seduction scenes (nothing happens) and talk about being a virgin.

This title was not for me. Although the writing and story are great, I just couldn't seem to stay interested in it. It was easy for me to put down and forget about.

It was interesting i tell you that.
Meg was a strong lead, but the love triangle felt unnessesary and most of the time the characters were very immature.

This will be a short review since I don't really like being negative. I really wanted to like this, I went in with no expectations and an open mind and was almost instantly off put by the main character. Keep in mind it could easily just be me, but the main character was not very likable and very one dimensional- as were all the characters, to be honest- she basically had one personality that was a combo stubborn/mean snarky and I just couldn't get behind her. I was given an early copy to read but ended up purchasing a copy and it was not well edited at all, grammatical errors littered the pages which I tend to hyper focus on against my will when reading a story.

I will say the concept behind the story was really interesting with doors leading to new fantasy worlds and quests and the world building was very detailed, just the overall execution and characters fell flat and I needed them to be able to really get invested in the book. Also, the ending set up a forced love triangle which I always hate, but that is just me. Keep in mind this is the first book in a series which might get better as it goes but I am not going to continue this journey.

I received an advanced copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

DID NOT FINISH, stopped at 25% in. This is just an incredibly boring novel, none of the characters are likable and come chapter 6 the novel just took a turn for the weird....and even more uninteresting. I just can't and do not want to waste my time reading a book that I care so very little about. Hard pass on this one.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately not all books are for everyone.

This was a really great start to a new young adult fantasy series. The premise is fresh and original, with a feeling of a bit of an Aladdin's lamp twist to it, without going all the way.

There are lots of thrills throughout, and enough revelations and character development to keep things moving.

I would definitely say it's not for younger YA readers, as there are some darker topics and scenes, but older teens and adult readers will find a lot to enjoy in Meg and Brek's quest!

DNF @ approximately 35 percent. The writing was actually pretty good, but I just couldn’t get into the story, and I didn’t particularly like the characters. Maybe this one is a little too young for me in the young adult genre? It just wasn’t something I felt any interest in or really wanted to continue reading. I see that it’s book 1 in a series as well; thin isn’t one I’ll be checking out the rest of.

Very imaginative, lyrical writing that made me think. I think lots of people will really love this, and I wish it got more hype.

This was not at all what I was expecting, but I found myself unable to put it down! I cannot wait for the next one, so I hope the author writes quick! I loved the strong female protagonist and the integrity displayed by the characters.

i think im too old for this book?? I'm not sure what the issue was, but the characters came across as incredibly immature, more so than is necessary in my opinion, and the plot was weak.

This book was okay. It was fine. I’m not really even sure what to say about it other than that. It was the okayest of books I’ve ever read. I didn’t really have any strong feelings one way or the other about it. The characters were fine. The plot was fine. The writing was okay. I’m not sure if I’ll read any more of the sequels in the future. I’m sure I wouldn’t hate them, but there would have to be nothing else I was excited to read on my tbr to get to them. Or possibly if I wanted a quick read as a palette cleanser or something. The story felt rushed and probably could have done better if it was a little longer. I’m not really sure what else to say about it. It was eh.

I simply can't allow myself to force-read books that are not for me anymore.
I got a good chunk read (30%), and unfortunately I can't continue. Of course I can only talk about my experience up until that point.

My first impression was fairly okay, I like the premise of the mysterious house with the doors, definitely a concept that is worth exploring and could go so many ways.

I'm not the type of reader who grows terribly attached to characters, but it definitely matters if I care about them at all or not. The MC was all angst and wanna-be-badassery, and she fell in love at the first sight with a complete stranger who might be very dangerous for her and her best friend's lives.
I also realize that they went in through the door for the money only, but when you learn that you can only get the prize by taking the ONLY thing that gives hope to a WHOLE VILLAGE of people who were turned into animals, I think it's safe to say that most people would probably turn back and try another door in the least. When they still thought about lying to the animal-people and going behind their backs, I instantly had no empathy for them (not to say that I had much more before).

All in all, I felt the writing of the characters and plot a bit immature, I probably would've liked it more as a teenager.

This review will be slightly different from my usual ones, since it’s been a while since I read the book. First things first though, thank you to NetGalley and the author for allowing me to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review.

The plot:
Three high-schoolers participate in a game set up by a mysterious rich person; a mansion hallway full of different-colored doors, with different worlds hiding behind each. It’s kind of like Jumanji meets every hidden-object computer game I’ve seen but I’m not against it: it’s a good setup to explore entirely new stories, worlds and plot-lines within the same series. The challenge will be making sure there’s an overarching connection that makes sense of it all by the end, as well as explains why these doors, and the game itself, exist.
Meg and Brek are best friends; he’s well to do and she’s from the wrong side of the tracks. Playing this game will allow Meg to win enough money to get her through college. Inside the door they also meet Carter, a rich golden boy jock who joins their quest. Behind the green door, the three have to save a certain group of local people from another group and retrieve an object that affects both local populations in order to win the cash. So far so good. I didn’t hate the premise, though I felt the stakes weren’t too high and the characters were relatively safe even when they were in danger.

What it’s lacking:
Well, some things feel forced, like the Dawson-Joey dynamic that springs out of nowhere (there’s zero sexual tension between Meg and Brek but all of a sudden he harbors this years-long crush for her?)
Some things are trope and not too believable (the poor kid act, the impossible way in which the seemingly-arrogant rich jock is actually and genuinely in love with Meg and says and does all the right things).
Some things are just not that interesting (I always have issues with language, and when characters aren’t given the chance to actually be a bit more prolific than some of the monosyllabic youth of our days, I lose interest in the writing. People have a rich inner world, and it’s an author’s job to skillfully put it into words and imagery).

An eye on the future:
I hope some of this book gets polished but more than that, that the following volumes will get a more robust plot and a shot in the arm to the characters’ complexity. I want to care about them more, I want to worry for their well-being as whatever is happening happens to them, and I want to see more layers in them, and more of a reason to why they behave the way that they do, and not as an afterthought.

Bottom line: an ok book. Could do with or without. 2.5 stars really.

#The Green Door by author # Heather Kindt is a fun novel. A game that was supposed to be easy...enter the door, find the object, collect the prize money. A novel that was entertaining.
Thank you,
#Netgalley, # Heather Kindt

The description intrigued me, but I just couldn't get into it. Might have just been my mood reading mind.

ARC Review: Received for free via Netgalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Thank you for letting me review this title.
It was not an amazing book for me, probably because it is targeted towards a younger aged reader.