Many thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for gifting me a digital ARC of this creepy horror novel by C.J. Dotson. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 3.5 stars!
Sadie flees her abusive fiancé with her toddler once she finds out she's pregnant, fearing for all of them. She ends up at a historical hotel along Lake Erie, working as a housekeeper which allows her to stay for free at the hotel. But there are so many weird happenings from the beginning - people going missing, strange noises, drips in the walls, strange creatures, and even a too-helpful older woman who cares for Izzy, her young daughter.
I really enjoyed the premise of this book - I felt for Sadie as she tried desperately to get away from Sam and raise her children in safety. The old hotel felt so creepy and scary. Sam consistently gaslighted Sadie, so she didn't push back much when no one believed her about the hotel happenings. But then it seemed to get repetitive, even though it's not a very long book. There were flashbacks to Sadie's life with Sam showcasing the abuse, which I'm not sure were completely necessary.
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