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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
This book fulfills New Mexico in a self reading challenge of a book taking place in every US State or territory (31/56).
If you think your marriage has secrets, try moving into your late husband’s sketchy motel room and see what creepy surprises come knocking.
If you think your marriage has secrets, try moving into your late husband’s sketchy motel room and see what creepy surprises come knocking.
This is definitely one of my favourite thrillers of the year. I literally could not put this book down!!
The story starts when Anna receives a phone call from her husband to say he has killed someone and he can't go on, moments before he dies. He is an artist and has been painting using a motel room at 'The Sycamores'. Following his death Anna takes on his apartment to try to uncover more about his final days. What made him seek a room here and why did he spend so much time with so many of the residents?
Anna's story alternates with Cass who also lives and works at the same Motel, following a downhill chain of events since she separated from her wealthy boyfriend. Cass does repairs around the motel to cover her rent but is desperate to find a new job and turn her life around. Unfortunately Cass makes some terrible decisions which lead her to a crisis point. She starts blackmailing men intent on having affairs to make some extra money but it isn't long before this leads her into trouble...
I loved the setting and could picture the rundown motel perfectly. It would make a brilliant film!
The characters were all so well written.The plot is fast paced and I felt totally invested in each of the characters lives. There were lots of unexpected twists and turns along the way, making it impossible to put down!
This is the first book that I've read by Seraphina Nova Glass but I'm so excited to have discovered a brilliant new author. I can't wait to look up and read her back catalogue!! If you love an intense, original thriller I highly recommend this one!
The story starts when Anna receives a phone call from her husband to say he has killed someone and he can't go on, moments before he dies. He is an artist and has been painting using a motel room at 'The Sycamores'. Following his death Anna takes on his apartment to try to uncover more about his final days. What made him seek a room here and why did he spend so much time with so many of the residents?
Anna's story alternates with Cass who also lives and works at the same Motel, following a downhill chain of events since she separated from her wealthy boyfriend. Cass does repairs around the motel to cover her rent but is desperate to find a new job and turn her life around. Unfortunately Cass makes some terrible decisions which lead her to a crisis point. She starts blackmailing men intent on having affairs to make some extra money but it isn't long before this leads her into trouble...
I loved the setting and could picture the rundown motel perfectly. It would make a brilliant film!
The characters were all so well written.The plot is fast paced and I felt totally invested in each of the characters lives. There were lots of unexpected twists and turns along the way, making it impossible to put down!
This is the first book that I've read by Seraphina Nova Glass but I'm so excited to have discovered a brilliant new author. I can't wait to look up and read her back catalogue!! If you love an intense, original thriller I highly recommend this one!
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
[audiobook] 2.5 stars. I found it too hard to keep up with the different storylines, too hard to care how they’d all eventually come together. Meh.
Wow, this was a twisty ride! You definitely don’t want to miss this book! I was hooked from page 1 until the very last. I loved this drama filled, addictive read.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Haven’t had the 5 star feeling like this in so long 🩷 perfection, no notes!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated