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.
Book Club Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. What did you think of the novella’s ending? Do you have any unanswered questions or hypotheses about what might come next in the Wayward Children series?
2. Are you familiar with any of McGuire’s other works, such as the October Daye or InCryptid series? If so, what common themes and techniques can you identify across her writings?
3. How does Every Heart a Doorway compare and contrast to other paranormal mysteries, such as Charlaine Harris’s Midnight Crossroad or Jim Butcher’s Storm Front? Discuss how the authors blend elements of mystery and suspense into their fantasy stories.
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
1. The novella is populated by characters with distinct personalities and views on life. Which character did you connect with most, and why? Do you share any similar experiences or traits?
2. Most of the students miss their portal worlds terribly. Have you ever felt homesick? How did you cope, and were you able to find a new source of belonging?
