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burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was super weird but interesting, and I have no idea how I feel about it.
wombat_88's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lemongirlandyou's review against another edition
2.0
It was a trip and now I’m dizzy. It’s hard for me to get into some YAs now. They fall in “love” so quick that it’s unbelievable. Kinda forgot all their names, cool concept kinda predictable but I think that’s the point so I’m not mad about it.
alifromkc1907's review against another edition
4.0
Gut Instinct Rating: 3.75
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.56
Characters: 4.25
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 4
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Overall: 4.56
becandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoy Young's story-telling but this book fell a little flat for me.
Perhaps it's because I have such high expectations of what I expect out of a horror/haunting story. But I was left a tad bit deflated by this story. Mostly because it was predictable and, while it did have some weaving of atmosphere, it didn't have the really spooky elements I was hoping for from a haunted hotel.
All in all, it was a fun audiobook to pass the day. But it was something of a diluted version of American Horror Story.
Perhaps it's because I have such high expectations of what I expect out of a horror/haunting story. But I was left a tad bit deflated by this story. Mostly because it was predictable and, while it did have some weaving of atmosphere, it didn't have the really spooky elements I was hoping for from a haunted hotel.
All in all, it was a fun audiobook to pass the day. But it was something of a diluted version of American Horror Story.
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
5.0
Haunting, beautiful and creeptastic! Hotel Ruby is the perfect horror read for those who prefer the element of creepiness over gore. *points to self*
Full review to come...
Full review to come...
chey_fost's review against another edition
2.0
DNF at 74% Gave it longer than I wanted to due to book club.
bookishlizz's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly don't know how to rate this. On one hand it was a little slow and at the beginning I simply wasn't that interested. On the other hand, the last 20% of the book (WOWZA!). I'll be fully reviewing it on www.lizzthelibrarian.com soon!
jennamuggs's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good pretty good. I didn’t love it BUUUUUUT I didn’t hate it. Good quick read.
trippyotter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body horror, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Bullying, Car accident, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Violence