Language: PG-13 (26 swears, no ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG-13 (attempted murder, lives in peril due to severe weather)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS–ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL
In the midst of a record breaking storm, Anna finds refuge in an old hotel. As she explores, she discovers a surreal place where reality is suspended and love and fear follow her through the halls. What seemed to be her saving turns perilous as she realizes if she is unable to leave within 24 hours, she will be trapped there forever.
An intriguing plot of a hotel that lives just out of time. The characters are well developed, but the overall story is weakened by incomplete world building. Anna’s gangster father and his cronies do not add anything to the story, only seeming relevant with an underwhelming reveal at the end. Younger readers will be more likely to enjoy the romance and overlook the flaws leading to a positive reading experience.
Reviewer: AEB
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