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momoabdullah's review against another edition
1.0
not my cup of tea, had potential but the plot was too slow. It only got interesting after about 180 pages, not such good odds for a 250+ page book.
rsarnelli's review against another edition
2.0
Read to p. 170, skimmed, read the ending.
This is okay, but I just got bored with it. It didn’t really have the creepy feel I was hoping for, and I didn’t really care about Audrey or the rest of the characters. I was a bit surprised at the ending and thought it was very unique, but unfortunately the rest of the book was just...meh.
This is okay, but I just got bored with it. It didn’t really have the creepy feel I was hoping for, and I didn’t really care about Audrey or the rest of the characters. I was a bit surprised at the ending and thought it was very unique, but unfortunately the rest of the book was just...meh.
britneyfan19's review against another edition
2.0
Actually 1.5 stars.
This book was alright, I figure out what the twist was when in the fourth chapter I believe it was.
This book was alright, I figure out what the twist was when in the fourth chapter I believe it was.
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That everyone Audrey was talking to was a ghostbecks__reads's review against another edition
4.0
“Sometimes the beautiful memories are the saddest ones of all"
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-I struggle a little with giving it 3 stars, I would like to give it 3 1/2 at least. It’s good but not great, still worth the read-
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This book was so good! I’ll admit it took a lot longer to get into the book then I was expecting after reading Young’s other books. In the beginning it was kind of confusing, which I soon learned was because it’s the slow unravel till the last possible moment. However, once I got into the book(maybe half way) all bets were off, I devoured it.
The book was so beautiful, once I realized what was happening. I will admit I bawled very much, complete with the hiccups. I won’t spoil the ending but it’s so freaking beautiful I loved it. This is the kind of book you want to go back a reread to see all of the clues.
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In Hotel Ruby, Audrey, her brother(Daniel), and her father are on a cross country road trip to “visit” their grandparents for the summer. They both know that after their moms death their father is most likely dropping them off to stay. However, on the way there they take a detour and stop at Hotel Ruby, intending to stay only one night. Curious things start happening, there at or may not be a boy and new friends involved. I invite you to pick up this book and enjoy your stay at Hotel Ruby.
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-I struggle a little with giving it 3 stars, I would like to give it 3 1/2 at least. It’s good but not great, still worth the read-
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This book was so good! I’ll admit it took a lot longer to get into the book then I was expecting after reading Young’s other books. In the beginning it was kind of confusing, which I soon learned was because it’s the slow unravel till the last possible moment. However, once I got into the book(maybe half way) all bets were off, I devoured it.
The book was so beautiful, once I realized what was happening. I will admit I bawled very much, complete with the hiccups. I won’t spoil the ending but it’s so freaking beautiful I loved it. This is the kind of book you want to go back a reread to see all of the clues.
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In Hotel Ruby, Audrey, her brother(Daniel), and her father are on a cross country road trip to “visit” their grandparents for the summer. They both know that after their moms death their father is most likely dropping them off to stay. However, on the way there they take a detour and stop at Hotel Ruby, intending to stay only one night. Curious things start happening, there at or may not be a boy and new friends involved. I invite you to pick up this book and enjoy your stay at Hotel Ruby.
emilyanddeb's review against another edition
4.0
wow. This book was a crazy ride. I'm happy to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Audrey, her brother Daniel, and her father are on a car ride to move in with their grandmother after their mother's death in hopes of a new start for the family. Before they reach their destination, they arrive and the Hotel Ruby, where the family becomes entranced with the hotel and the people within it. Audrey begins to realize that the staff aren't who they appear to be, and begins to question what is going on in the infamous Ruby. This book was exciting and nothing like I've ever read before. I definitely got American Horror Story: Hotel vibes while reading this. The biggest flaw I saw in this book was the quick wrap up of the ending. I think that the author definitely could've added a couple more chapters to further explain the details and revelations. Overall, I flew through this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a mysterious young adult novel.
jarroman23's review against another edition
4.0
Quite an interesting read, definitely didn't expect that ending but it was a quick page-turner that kept you on your toes
mgreco5's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, not completely disappointed. An interesting concept. Still wish the reveal had been different, though.
anabelsbrother's review against another edition
3.0
For some reason I thought this book was about solving murders in an abandoned hotel...I didn't read the blurb, obviously. I like how the story unfolded, it was entertaining enough to keep me hooked til the end. The twists are predictable, but I didn't expect the book to end that way, so extra points for that.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. Probably shouldn't have read it after dark though because some parts were very creepy.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. Probably shouldn't have read it after dark though because some parts were very creepy.
boondocks_09's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun spooky read and so perfect for Halloween. I really liked the creepiness of this book. I did, however, see the twist coming from a mile away and pretty much figured everything out right away but I still had fun reading it.
gee_reads_books's review against another edition
3.0
2.75/5*
Now that I've reached the end, I understand what the author was trying to do with all the insta-love, the odd glances at Elias and Audrey, the staff's fear of Kenneth... Still, it didn't really work for me, because I plainly got bored and annoyed at the romantic cliché, which I see has been most everyone's problem with the book. The beginning was great, the ending was nice; but what was inbetween... Failed to live up to the expectations created by the first 10%. Audrey was half Mary Sue, half wannabe badass, so I never really felt sympathy towards her--I simply watched the story unfold through her eyes, without ever feeling for her. I didn't really get her dad, either, he was just... There... Sometimes? Daniel was a good boy, and surprisingly enough, the one I felt the most sympathy for was Catherine. Elias' dislike of her was so early and convenient for the lovestory, I immediately took her side. Overall the book wasn't that bad to entertain myself in the train, but I highly doubt I'll remember even reading it by this summer.
Now that I've reached the end, I understand what the author was trying to do with all the insta-love, the odd glances at Elias and Audrey, the staff's fear of Kenneth... Still, it didn't really work for me, because I plainly got bored and annoyed at the romantic cliché, which I see has been most everyone's problem with the book. The beginning was great, the ending was nice; but what was inbetween... Failed to live up to the expectations created by the first 10%. Audrey was half Mary Sue, half wannabe badass, so I never really felt sympathy towards her--I simply watched the story unfold through her eyes, without ever feeling for her. I didn't really get her dad, either, he was just... There... Sometimes? Daniel was a good boy, and surprisingly enough, the one I felt the most sympathy for was Catherine. Elias' dislike of her was so early and convenient for the lovestory, I immediately took her side. Overall the book wasn't that bad to entertain myself in the train, but I highly doubt I'll remember even reading it by this summer.