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knotsorry's review against another edition
3.0
More of a 3.5. I didn't really like the way it wrapped up. I feel like it didn't fit with the mood of the rest of the book.
asquared92's review against another edition
3.0
The synopsis of this book intrigued me. As I read I found myself confused at times and intrigued other times. The plot was fast paced and action packed making it hard to put the book down. Audrey and her family were achingly real in their grief and their distance from each other. The characters in the Hotel Ruby were hauntingly strange and eerie while also being incredibly human.
While I enjoyed the story and the way the plot kept surprising me, I did have trouble following the story line occasionally. Also, every once in a while, it felt like the pace sped up rather quickly. I realize that it was a part of the story put that’s when I got lost. The ending was good, but it was very unexpected. However, it was a very moving and symbolic ending. It also fit Aubrey’s character.
While I enjoyed the story and the way the plot kept surprising me, I did have trouble following the story line occasionally. Also, every once in a while, it felt like the pace sped up rather quickly. I realize that it was a part of the story put that’s when I got lost. The ending was good, but it was very unexpected. However, it was a very moving and symbolic ending. It also fit Aubrey’s character.
thataprilgirl's review against another edition
4.0
At the beginning I never felt like there was anything paranormal types about it. Then around the middle too there were few instances when someone mentioned ghosts or Audrey saw something weird. And it seemed a lot like another Goosebumps story. But then it all changed. I'm not gonna give away any spoilers but it was fun. I really liked the ending. Specially as everything did end up perfectly in a way in the end.
krisis86's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the premise of this book. I liked where it went, and I thought the plot was really awesome. But the characters were annoying. Young goes on and on about how perfect Daniel (the protagonist's brother) is. Over and over. When really, the guy seems arrogant and drop-dead stupid. In fact, Young repeats herself quite often when it comes to the characters. She states that one character is a psychopath at least 3 times, when the readers can remember that all by themselves (tyvm.) And I don't even want to go into how often Elias is described.
The whole Elias-Audrey relationship bordered on ridiculous. I'm so tired of insta-love (and lust. Ugh. So much lust.)
I would've liked more detailed history, maybe some more backstories on different characters. But I did like the book. It was atmospheric and moody and that plot was great.
The whole Elias-Audrey relationship bordered on ridiculous. I'm so tired of insta-love (and lust. Ugh. So much lust.)
I would've liked more detailed history, maybe some more backstories on different characters. But I did like the book. It was atmospheric and moody and that plot was great.
jennoux's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't expecting too much from this book and I'm glad I did! It was a very meh book. Super predictable, annoying MC and not enough blood or horror stuff. Come on you the setting is an old hotel with ghosts and it's not even a little bit frightful... I really liked the narration of the audiobook tho.
twainy88's review against another edition
4.0
Libby YA horror.
Surprisingly fun read in the vein of The Sixth Sense.
Teenagers Aurora & Dan’s mom died of cancer not long ago. Everyone’s miserable.
The story begins with dad taking the kids to grandma’s house to live. Before they get there they stop at Hotel Ruby & the fun begins!!
Atmospheric! Creepy! FUN!
I was looking for something not scary but more creepy and I found it!
I’d read another book by this author. Julia Whelan did a fantastic job narrating!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Surprisingly fun read in the vein of The Sixth Sense.
Teenagers Aurora & Dan’s mom died of cancer not long ago. Everyone’s miserable.
The story begins with dad taking the kids to grandma’s house to live. Before they get there they stop at Hotel Ruby & the fun begins!!
Atmospheric! Creepy! FUN!
I was looking for something not scary but more creepy and I found it!
I’d read another book by this author. Julia Whelan did a fantastic job narrating!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
readingwithdaniella's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
"Stay tonight. Stay forever."
Wow, I loved this! It was so good! I've been wanting to read this for such a long time now, but it was totally worth the wait! It was so romantic, and sad, and funny, and down right creepy.
Originally, the synopsis made me think of The Lotus Hotel from Percy Jackson, which I have always loved and been very fascinated with. But it ended up being rather different than I expected, but in a good way! I really, really, really enjoyed this book!
The characters were fantastic, especially Elias, who I absolutely adored. He was very sweet, handsome, and swoon-worthy.
Our protagonist Audrey was a great character too. It was good to see her trying to heal and move on from the grief of losing her mother.
The romance was a little bit of an insta-love, but I think it was done very well. I think the love at first sight kind of thing can be cute and romantic when done right, and this was one was. I really enjoyed reading about them being together.
I also really liked Lourdes and Audrey's brother Daniel. I thought that he and Audrey had such a great relationship, and it was amazing to see how much they cared for each other.
The plot, oh gosh, it was just amazing! I loved it! It was insanely mysterious and suspenseful, and at times it had me terrified! Especially towards the end of the book! I was seriously not expecting a lot of that stuff. But my goodness, was it ever good!
I also really liked the mystery aspect of the story line and enjoyed trying to piece together and figure out everything that was happening.
This book had me laughing, and then crying, and then gushing over the amazing characters, and then frantically turning the pages in fear. I love when a book does that.
And of course the setting of the book was interesting and fun. The hotel sounded absolutely gorgeous and I would love to stay there if it was a normal hotel, that is. And if it, you know, actually existed.
I loved the ending, it was the perfect way to end the story!
In conclusion I definitely recommend this book! It has just the right mix of everything and makes for a very enjoyable read. So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a copy and read away!
"Stay tonight. Stay forever."
Wow, I loved this! It was so good! I've been wanting to read this for such a long time now, but it was totally worth the wait! It was so romantic, and sad, and funny, and down right creepy.
Originally, the synopsis made me think of The Lotus Hotel from Percy Jackson, which I have always loved and been very fascinated with. But it ended up being rather different than I expected, but in a good way! I really, really, really enjoyed this book!
The characters were fantastic, especially Elias, who I absolutely adored. He was very sweet, handsome, and swoon-worthy.
Our protagonist Audrey was a great character too. It was good to see her trying to heal and move on from the grief of losing her mother.
The romance was a little bit of an insta-love, but I think it was done very well. I think the love at first sight kind of thing can be cute and romantic when done right, and this was one was. I really enjoyed reading about them being together.
I also really liked Lourdes and Audrey's brother Daniel. I thought that he and Audrey had such a great relationship, and it was amazing to see how much they cared for each other.
The plot, oh gosh, it was just amazing! I loved it! It was insanely mysterious and suspenseful, and at times it had me terrified! Especially towards the end of the book! I was seriously not expecting a lot of that stuff. But my goodness, was it ever good!
I also really liked the mystery aspect of the story line and enjoyed trying to piece together and figure out everything that was happening.
This book had me laughing, and then crying, and then gushing over the amazing characters, and then frantically turning the pages in fear. I love when a book does that.
And of course the setting of the book was interesting and fun. The hotel sounded absolutely gorgeous and I would love to stay there if it was a normal hotel, that is. And if it, you know, actually existed.
I loved the ending, it was the perfect way to end the story!
In conclusion I definitely recommend this book! It has just the right mix of everything and makes for a very enjoyable read. So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a copy and read away!
ermartinez's review against another edition
4.0
Read full review here: https://roulettereader.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/arc-review-hotel-ruby-by-suzanne-young/
browniebby's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. I tried really hard to like this but I figured out the plot twist too early and the insta-love was just not for me and I just couldn't do it.
becks_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.