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macaron_jester's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
deelistbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Magical and thrilling! I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this world. It's definitely giving Howls Moving Castle vibes (in the best way!). Would love for this to become a series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore and Violence
catsandcoffeeandbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really like this magical book!
It certainly gives off the Caraval vibes - enchanting, alluring and yet it has dark secrets underneath it.
I absolutely love the strong sister bond between Zosa and Jani.
The interesting characters inside the hotel kept me interested with their background story revealed little by little as the story goes.
I also love the blooming slow burn sweet romance between Jani and Bel!
I love the mysterious Bel, he's very swoon worthy! It made me wish there's his POV in this story.
The ending was a bit too rushed in my opinion but otherwise, it was all a happy ending for all the characters.
Overall, it's an enchanting debut novel with easy to read writing style that will hooked you right into the plot to explore this magical mysterious hotel!
I'll definitely check out other books by this author in the future!
It certainly gives off the Caraval vibes - enchanting, alluring and yet it has dark secrets underneath it.
I absolutely love the strong sister bond between Zosa and Jani.
The interesting characters inside the hotel kept me interested with their background story revealed little by little as the story goes.
I also love the blooming slow burn sweet romance between Jani and Bel!
I love the mysterious Bel, he's very swoon worthy! It made me wish there's his POV in this story.
The ending was a bit too rushed in my opinion but otherwise, it was all a happy ending for all the characters.
Overall, it's an enchanting debut novel with easy to read writing style that will hooked you right into the plot to explore this magical mysterious hotel!
I'll definitely check out other books by this author in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Minor: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
nat20charisma's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the premise and the setting, but I felt like it could have been cleaned up and fleshed out more. I enjoyed the story enough to finish it quickly, but I was constantly taken out of the story by the abrupt changes. I will say, I didn’t see the end coming so it wasn’t too predictable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Blood
There are descriptions of eyeballs being pried out and fingers being cut off.achay91's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Classism
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Torture and Death of parent
jane_cs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Gore
kbowles24's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Bullying, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
giuliabifrost's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Un libro interessante nel concept della storia che regge bene per la prima parte, mi sono sorpresa di come dopo un primo piccolo momento di stasi si sia risollevato mostrando spunti interessanti: temevo che l'hotel sarebbe stato un curioso sfondo per una storia che facesse dell'amore la sua spinta principale invece no, l'hotel è una parte importante che viene approfondita così come lo staff e i segreti che nasconde. Per una volta mantiene quello che promette regalandoci un setting interessante che da delle vibes 'fabbrica di cioccolato' per un pubblico più maturo. La storia in sè però non mi ha convinta molto, non vedo degli sviluppi nei personaggi ma piuttosto un progredire meccanico verso il punto in cui riescono a fare quello che devono. La fine è un pò sbrigativa e superficiale per i miei gusti ma tutto sembra quadrare. Lo rileggerei per il ''world building'' peccato che scorderò sicuramente la trama con il tempo, decisamente sottotono rispetto alla curiosità dell'hotel.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
taylorgraves555's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence