Although the pacing could be a bit slow at times, I enjoyed this book. It was creepy/unsettling at times.
I wish the author developed some her characters a bit more and moving forward I hope she improves the pacing of her books.

I didn't know what to expect going onto this book, but it far exceeded anything I COULD have expected. At times humorous, scary, dark, sad and unsettling, it made me feel deeply for the characters, which is something that many books cannot do. My father is full-blooded Native American, so I loved the indigenous backstory and plot line, although the story of the Massacre is unbelievably heartbreaking. . . . Even so, I literally woke up in the morning excited to pick up where I left off the night before. . . . I was a little worried some things wouldn't be addressed before the end of the book, but I was happy with the way Wurth wrapped everything up- I wouldn't have changed a thing about the ending. This is the first book by Erika T. Wurth that I have read, and I'm hoping it's not the last! I'd love to see what she writes next.

I'm a sucker for paranormal stories and this one had me hooked from the beginning. Someone else said it gave them The Conjuring/1408 vibes and I couldn't agree more, the paranormal vibes kept me on the edge of my seat. Unfortunately, there were moments when I didn't feel like I was reading the same story. It almost felt like a yo-yo; I would get really into it then the story would feel a bit flat, like some parts just didn't belong. Overall, I did enjoy this book and plan to read more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley & the Publisher for allowing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I was conflicted what to rate this one. Its a solid 3.5 stars, but ultimately decided to round down due to my overall thoughts/general interest as I read through.

I think this book suffers from pacing and character development. However, I love the concept of it and the meaning behind its creation. There was a bit of overlooking things I generally dislike simply because the message/inspiration behind the story is important. This did not go the way I thought it would, and I was never super invested in the actual story I was presented with, but appreciated the overarching story in the end. So for those reasons, I decided to round down to 3 star for the sake of Goodreads not allowing me my .5 stars.

Genuinely, I needed more of what we got at the very end. The last few sentences were so poetic and tragic, and made me feel the most out of the entire book. That was what I thought the vibe of the book would be more like. I needed more connections happening between the main character and the native culture we're surrounded in. There was a general disconnect that never felt fully fleshed out.

All that to say, I personally did not get the fulfillment I was looking for from this one, but I really appreciate the effort to bring to light the true inspirations behind its creation.

🅡 🅔 🅥 🅘 🅔 🅦

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★ ★ ★ ★
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪:

I love Erika’s writing! When I saw that this was coming out I could hardly wait to dive into this one. I enjoyed the paranormal, supernatural aspects of this book tied with dark and twists turns. We follow our character as they learn what ROOM 904 holds within it. Olivia is a paranormal investigator and she starts to investigate what Brown Palace holds, She finds that a longstanding dangerous cult may have ties to her sisters death and can she get to the bottom of everything without getting too deep into it and ending up a victim herself. This book was fast paced and has you trapped within its pages to the very last page.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦: Supernatural, Paranormal, Cultish, Fast Paced, Dark, Edgy

I had the pleasure of reading this arc and leave an honest review. The idea of this book is great and had me intrigued. Unfortunately the story was a bit of a struggle to get through. I'm not sure why I struggled so much but in the end I thought it was mostly good. I almost feel that the story is a bit unfinished but that's because I wanted more for the main character, Olivia. I would recommend this for paranormal enthusiasts and anyone who likes a thriller read where you're not sure how the story will end. Thank you Flatiron Books and I'm excited to have more opportunities to leave reviews for future reads 😊

Like a clairvoyant and a story that opens with a possession and a mysterious box gone wrong, the story doesn’t hold back from the get go. As a paranormal investigator, Olivia embarks on a new adventure while missing her beloved sister, of mysterious deaths of girls and a haunted room 904.

I loved White Horse and was really looking forward to the authors next foray of combining horror and indigenous culture. I loved the history and education moments as part of the story, which I enjoy so much better than feeling like a narrator is breaking the fourth wall and just telling the reader. There’s A LOT to take in this: random cursed objects, mysterious death and ghostly haunting, a stalking ex- at times it was too much and would have loved it honed in a little more. Like it was all amazing, I just needed a focus point. And some unnecessary sexual tension that just didn’t make a whole lot of sense; and I’m never a fan of making every character having some sort of love or lust for the main character. Too much of putting them on a pedestal.


I did enjoy this , maybe not as much as White Horse. It did feel like two different stories, both intriguing, but never really seemed to gets its footing to combine successfully for one cohesive plot. Like it couldn’t decide if it wanted to stick to a supernatural entity or the villain of the human kind. I really like Erika T Wurth and I look forward to any future books to read too

This book was a mixed bag for me. On the positive side, the atmospheric setting and intriguing start immediately drew me into the story. I was captivated by the supernatural and cult elements, as well as the representation of indigenous culture. The audiobook, narrated by Ina Barrón, was also a highlight.

However, several aspects of the book didn't quite work for me. While the historical details were intriguing, their sporadic inclusion left me wanting more. Additionally, the incorporation of indigenous, Jewish, and South American mythology felt overwhelming. The story's flow and overall coherence suffered as a result.

Ultimately, my experience with this book was mixed. But remember, this is just one reader's perspective. Your experience may differ, and I encourage you to read it and form your own opinion.

A solid paranormal mystery, maybe a few too many different subplots. With some different editing this could have been fantastic. That being said, I did enjoy the strong female lead, and it kept me going until the end.

4/5 ⭐️

If you take the creepy mirror from the movie Oculus and put it in a creepy room like the one in the movie 1408 and then add an expiration date for its victims like in The Ring you have the makings of this book.

I enjoyed the twists and turns of this book and never really knowing who was good or bad. I appreciated all of the representations within this story as well. Overall, a solid and creepy thriller.

The Haunting in Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth is a gripping paranormal thriller with a strong storyline and a great cast of characters.

When Olivia Becente's sister Naiche died by suicide at the Brown Palace Hotel, Olivia inherited her sister's gift of being able to hear and speak with the dead. Wracked with guilt over not being there for Naiche, Olivia throws herself into paranormal investigations with her best friend Alejandro. When the Brown reaches out to Olivia for help regarding a haunting in the same room where Naiche died, Olivia is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. According to the Brown, every five years a woman who checks into the hotel will suddenly appear in room 904 and then three weeks later will die by suicide. What is really happening at the Brown Palace? And will Olivia finally find out what really happened the night Naiche died?

I have never read anything by Erika Wurth before but after reading the synopsis I knew I had to give it a shot! I really enjoyed the way Olivia is investigating other cases as well as trying to find out what happened to Naiche. Olivia is a great main character and I really liked how Wurth melded the paranormal elements with the historic events of the Sand Creek Massacre. Definitely going to keep an eye out for more from this author!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Erika T. Wurth, and Flatiron Books for this ARC. Expected publication date is March 18th 2025.

I was hooked from the beginning!!
I devoured this book.
It was amazing, addictive, and engaging.
I was instantly sucked in by the atmosphere and writing style.
The characters were all very well developed .
The writing is exceptional and I was hooked after the first sentence.

Oh boy. I had really high hopes for this one.
I think the problem for me was zero connection to the characters, and there were too many lores going on. It was hard for me to follow. I think I was maybe expecting something a little different - but I know people much smarter than me will enjoy this!

I really really wanted to love this book. The description really grabbed me. I love a good spooky paranormal story. Sadly this was not that. So much potential but it just didn’t come together as well as it could have. Honestly it was rough to keep reading/ listening to the end.

I did receive an advanced e-pub and audiobook from NetGalley Flatiron Book and MacMillian Audio.

Wurth got a lot of buzz for her debut novel, White Horse. I was under the (mistaken) impression that Wurth wrote literary horror novels, which I was less interested in. But I was wrong! This was more of a thriller horror, with a paranormal investigator (Olivia Becente) trying to process the apparent suicide of her sister in Room 904 of the luxurious Brown Palace hotel. The book opens with a bang with Olivia trying to put to rest the spirit of a haunted object, which turns out to be that of Nese, a two-spirit who was murdered in the Sand Creek Massacre (a real-life massacre of the Cheyenne and Arapaho by the US military). There are connections between the Massacre, an occult group, and Room 904 that Olivia has to piece together before another woman is killed.

Sometimes the book jumped too quickly to the next scene without needed resolution from a previous chapter and there were a few plotholes (I never understood why Olivia never did any research/genealogy/visit archives which could have given her helpful information). But these were rough edges that didn't hamper my enjoyment of the book. I'm excited to see what Wurth writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the opportunity to read and review The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth. All opinions are my own.

I did read "White Horse" from the same author and enjoyed it, so requested this one especially because of the title of the book. For me any type of haunting is a good read. This story is mostly about two sisters and their family and friends trying to keep something from happening again. One sister is a paranormal investigator, and the other died of suicide during a ritual for a cult. This book had all the things you need for a good book. Like I said before the title and synopsis intrigued me. Unfortunately, the plot was all over the place for me and lots of moving parts that just seemed choppy and Un cohesive. After a long, boring middle section of the book, the ending didn't satisfy me as well. I did like the culture and history aspects to the story.

Would I read from this author again? For sure, seeing how I liked the book before this one. Will other readers enjoy this book? Absolutely. It just wasn't for me. The Haunting of Room 904 will be available at all major book retailers March 18th. Happy reading!

When Olivia's sister, Naiche, dies, she feels as if the world as she knows it has forever changed. When she inherits her sister's ability to talk to spirits, the changes take a twist. Olivia begins using her gift to help solve crimes law enforcement has not. The story starts as Olivia's way to work through her grief by helping others, then quickly morphs into a battle between Olivia and the resident spirits at the Brown Hotel.
Erika T Wurth has developed a grounded, realistic character in Olivia and surrounded her with a cast of characters that stand out for their quirks, yet still manage to be a found family, protecting each other. The atmosphere Wurst develops at the Brown Hotel carries the weight of all of the events that could happen in an aged facility that features a transient customer base. There is no limit to what our imaginations can believe as our nerves stretch tight. Creepy, yes, but the goose bumps are worth it.

The Haunting of Room 904 is an inventive, paranormal thriller that is a page turner. Scary and dark, with grief at its heart. It's terrifying,

Strong female paranormal investigator storyline but contained several different subplots which could be distracting. Heavy on the spirit/haunting theme with historical background references.

My biggest problem with this book is that the writing felt incredibly disjointed, which made it hard for me to be swept up in the book like I wanted to be. However, I mustered through and did finish. Being a Colorado native I quite enjoyed reading a book that highlighted a hotel that is really near and dear to my heart the Brown’s Palace. I think the idea that the hotel calls a woman into the room to make amends for past deeds is extremely interesting, and the fact that it tries to claim two people from the same family adds to the drama. There are a lot of dark personal issues that plague the main characters. I also love that there are a couple of large historical events that are explored highlighting their dark nature and showing the perspective of the typically marginalized throughout history, showing them in a light that shows their humanity. In the end though the disjointed writing style and to many plots going on a once really took away from my overall enjoyment of this book.
Thank you so much to Flatiron Books and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.