A review by notenchanted
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.25

this is one of the worst books i’ve ever read and i would give it 0 stars if i could. the writing is horrendous, the plot moves quickly but is somehow still unbelievably boring, the main character’s entire personality is “i’m not like other girls because i read BOOKS and wear SWEATSHIRTS”…i could go on and on about the flaws here. not to mention that there are multiple instances of extremely problematic nonsense ranging from misogyny to homophobia to racism and if the author intended them to come across as critical, in my opinion that was not clear.
on top of all that, the way this story unfolds is too convenient and easy without much explanation — the woman renting her aunt’s house JUST HAPPENS to be looking for a roommate and doesn’t charge rent because she just wants a friend?? the motel where her aunt works JUST HAPPENS to be hiring the moment she moves to town??
this is lazy writing at its worst and i cannot comprehend the 5 star ratings for this book. would have DNF’d it if i didn’t spend money on it. no hate to anyone who liked it, i just don’t understand
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