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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
This book was almost unbearable. I enjoy other books by this author, but this one was awful. The “representation” is a tired attempt at seeming hip and socially active. The plot is boring and confusing, the “mystery” is barely there, and the attempts at being realistic fall flat.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
ending was boring. also why are they still talking about theater when they could be murdered at any second hello? read the room girl.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Addiction, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
read all in one sitting! this is not at all what i was expecting and there are plenty of creepy moments, and twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat! As a theatre kid loved that basically everyone here was one and they used theatre knowledge and lingo to get out of sticky situations 😭 so silly but also cool. The setting is amazing and rllllly amps up the tension and creepiness. Very fun and unique read!
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Hmmm…I did not enjoy the beginning or the characters generally. Too many and also not memorable enough? I did appreciate the fast progression after the first half and the final twists weren’t too bad.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is my first April Henry book, and I was really impressed. I love teen fiction anyway, but teen horror is great! This book reminded me of a teen version of the Shining. Two teen school groups along with their teacher, a stranded driver, and a trucker get stranded after a sudden blizzard. The only option is the hotel down the road. All of them get checked into this unusual hotel and make the best of the situation. That is until they lose power. Then things get dark in more ways than one. Someone is hunting down the guests, and everyone is wondering who is the killer. Is it one of the teens, the stranded trucker, the mysterious hotel manager, or the ex-felon handyman? It was a quick read and worth the time.
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes