This was omg so good! I had high expectations but this exceeded them by far.
It was just beautiful. I wanted to listen to an entire series about the protagonist.
Just wonderful! I loved the narration too. More of these please!

This book was so good! I loved the spooky feeling behind most of the book. Olivia’s adventure tied together with all the little facts throughout the book. It was nice to see how everything ended up coming together.

I'm not the biggest fan of this read, but I think I could have enjoyed it more if I physically read the book instead of listened to the audiobook. The narration was great, but also gave the story a different tone than I would have perceived from reading it myself.

Erika T. Wurth has made a book that is equal parts horror thrill ride with a great race against time aspect to it, and a deep reflection on European genocide of Indigenous peoples, our news culture that disregards the importance of truth, and how generational sins can cause all kinds of problems for everyone. This is a funny, scary, and emotional book. I loved every second of it. Also, I listened to the audio for this book, and the narrator is exceptional as well!

Olivia is a paranormal investigator with a unique gift to commune with the dead. When she gets a call from the Browne Palace, to investigate a haunting, Olivia quickly agrees. Every few years, a girl is found dead in room 904, no matter what room she checked into the night before. The last girl to be found in room 904 was Olivia's sister Naiche. Olivia and her team must find what or who is behind the deaths before a new girl is found.

Horror is not a genre I usually read but I did enjoy the Haunting of Room 904. The main characters were fantastic, and I loved the relationship between Olivia and her assistant Alejandro. The audiobook was easy to listen to, but the story could be disjoined at times and took me out of the story. Overall, this was a solid read.

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the opportunity to review The Haunting of Room 904. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a paranormal story that has so many layers! I enjoyed this book thoroughly and received it as an ARC. The main character deals with ghosts for a living and is trying to free who is trapped in a mirror in a hotel. There is also the Native American piece which I think was done well with the characters. I will definitely recommend this book!

DNF at 15%. I just couldn’t get into this one. I really loved the premise as it kind of reminded me of the old Friday the 13th TV show (haunted objects, not Jason Voorhees). But the opening launched into a really over the top scene with REALLY overdramatic dialogue. I pushed past it, but some of the characters seemed more like caricatures of a stereotype. The brief mention of Alejandro having HIV kind of irked me because it didn’t seem to have any bearing on the story and was just kind of put there for shock value. (It was something to the effect of, “Alejandro had just gotten HIV,” and that was it). As someone who has watched a family member die from AIDS, I felt like that was an opportunity for character development that was squandered. Most of the characters seemed to have little development, and I think that could be because the story was started in the wrong place. If it had started a bit earlier and grounded us in the story more, I may have a different opinion. Also, there was just way too much going on in the first 15%. There was no clear line to follow, so my attention kept wandering. I think there is a lot of potential with this one and it could be a really fantastic story. Maybe with a massive revision and a lot more character development, but as it is now, it’s just not for me.

Huge thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!

I don't think this one was for me. From reading the synopsis, I was expecting this to be different than it was. At times, this felt more like a young adult read, which wasn't my favorite. Scenes that I think were written to be scary and tense, lacked that feeling. I did think the narrator did a good job telling this story,

the continuity was lacking as it felt like a collecting of anecdotes. zero backstory or character development. the over arching story was interesting but there were too many interuptions and vague answers.

4 stars

After really enjoying _White Horse_, I highly anticipated this next sinister effort from Erika T. Wurth. Like its incredible cover, this book contains a lot of promise and a satisfying outcome.

Olivia is an intriguing protagonist. There are some fascinating through lines regarding her identity, not just in terms of her relationship to the other realm, but also regarding her attachment to culture, ethnicity, racial categories, and even her family dynamics. Getting to know Olivia was my favorite part of this read, and it's also the central area in which, greedily, I wanted a little more. Olivia's mother and sister are integrally involved (in interesting capacities) in the narrative, so any time they appeared, I wanted to know more backstory and detail and also found myself most engaged.

For the genre, the plot and premise are straightforward and easy to follow, which makes this a great audio option, too. This is packed with solid representation of all kinds (a big draw for me to this author in general) and an ending I really appreciated.

I'm so glad I got to listen to this and look forward to recommending it judiciously (there is a lot of discussion of suicide, so prospective readers' relationship to this content may be the deciding factor in proceeding for some). Of course, I'm already looking forward to what comes next from Wurth.

The story blends paranormal and heart-pounding suspense to keep the readers engaged throughout the book. Our FMC, Olivia, explores the lengths we'll go to for the ones we hold dear. It begins with Olivia's unsettling inheritance of her sister Naiche's gift, the connection to the spirit world. Olivia is not just chasing ghosts; she's navigating the aftermath of her sister's death. She is trying to right the wrongs of the past. In her quest to honor her sister's memory, she connects the reader on an emotional level and anchors the supernatural elements in the relatable human experiences of grief and guilt.

As the story unfolds, Olivia's investigation into the Brown Palace Hotel's history of unexplained deaths of women in room 904 takes center stage. Olivia's sister happens to be the last woman found dead. Olivia begins to unravel her sister's secretive life with a cult, which puts her into a dangerous web of deception, betrayal, and long-buried truths. Olivia must find a way to break the curse to save her mother and the buried secrets of her sister's death. Olivia's connection with her sister transcends death, and their bond becomes a powerful force driving her actions. The pacing is electric, balancing emotional depth with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Every revelation, whether encounters with restless spirits, confrontations with a vindictive journalist determined to expose Olivia's secrets, or the betrayals of those closest to her, tugs Olivia deeper into danger. It flows with narratives rich in emotional intensity, powerful and historical stories of the supernatural, and yet profound human loss through generations.

The audio performance added to the overall reading experience and gave the FMC a strong voice and personality.

I received an ARC audiobook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio.

I liked the Native and Jewish representation. I think that was done very well. I felt like way too much was happening within the plot. Like too many side plots and it all felt rushed and sometimes unfinished. I also wish the description would’ve made it more clear that her sisters death was technically a suicide, and it was very uncomfortable/odd to repeatedly refer to it as “she suicided”. Review posted on instagram

I listened to the audio version of this book. I thought it was done well. Ina Barrón was a great narrator choice. She did a nice job bringing these diverse, well-built characters to life. If you enjoy tense paranormal thrillers with horror elements, I recommend checking this book out. This was my first book by Erika T. Wurth, but it won’t be my last! Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book I have read by Erika T. Wurth, and it was every bit as fabulous as the first. This book got me from the start with the main character, Olivia, purchasing possessed items online or helping people who have such objects. Olivia has the ability to see and hear spirits, just like her sister had. The story unfolds as we learn that Olivia' sister, Naiche, has died under strange circumstances. (Again, you have me hooked.) This book intertwines sad and horrifying indigenous events with the paranormal. I completely devoured this book, and look forward to reading more by Wurth in the future!

The Haunting Of Room 904 by Erica T Worth, I listen to the audiobook narrated by Ina Barone, who has a very relaxing yet awesome voice for this type of story. The story is about Olivia, who on the night of her Doctoral graduation found out her sister committed suicide and she has been living with the trauma and guilt of it ever since, but that isn’t the only change in her life. She has also due to her sisters demise gain the ability to speak to the dead and experience their thoughts and emotions something she has turned into a business along with her best friend Alejo/Alejandro. Lately the haunting she’s been called to,. Has something to do with her and her sister‘s death but what it is she cannot quite figure out. When the hotel where her sister died call asking for her help to intervene on the haunted room where her sister was found. Olivia doesn’t know if she wants to do it or not. but you soon realizes if she wants the answers to her sister‘s death and the strange hauntings she’s been called to. She’s going to have to take the job and it will change her life forever. I really really love monster stories, and when the golem came to life, I was so super excited. This was such a great book. I love the fast paste narrative. all the crazy stories that were in the main story like the one about the hotel the Wolfman the really isn’t much negative. I can say about this book. I do think Olivia was made out to be almost like a supernatural person with her life partner being gay Alejo, whose name kept changing in the book from Alejo to Alejandro and that was annoying. I found it odd that the only people she knew were lesbians and I found Sarah to be such a job. I would not bring her to any escape room haunted intervention and don’t know why Olivia did Olivia seem like a much smarter person than that but I digress in my last complaint is stalker. Josh seemed like a cartoon character and not a real person. Other than that, I really really like this book I do want to say, however in the book she states that Christians Catholics and white people only believe in God and Satan and I must disagree. There are many colors to white people; there’s Muslim white people, buddhist, Wicken, in every religion in between. To say that every white person believes in Christianity… I do, but I am one person and there are many others that don’t. Some people don’t believe in anything. sorry for my tiny rent, but generalizing is a pet peeve of mine and I wish it didn’t annoy me so much when people say one group of people do an absolute when that is impossible. This book was great. I definitely recommended that was just one small sentence that I made into a mountain. I apologize. Read the book or even better listen to the audio version. #NetGalley, #McMillanAudio, #EricaTWorth, #TheHauntingOfRoom904,

‘The Haunting of Room 904’ by Erika Wurth has so many great elements, but I feel like with a bit more cohesion it could have been stronger. The story itself is compelling, but it feels a bit rushed. There’s a lot happening and not quite enough tying it all together for me to fully enjoy the read.

That being said, the characters are well-developed and enjoyable to get to know. The plot is intriguing overall if you’re able to keep up with the everything going on. There are moments in the story that I found beautiful, and Wurth’s descriptive writing is definitely a highlight. Her vivid imagery immersed me in the world she created, which was one of my favorite aspects of the book.

If you’re in the mood for an otherworldly paranormal read, this one is worth checking out!

Also, I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a wonderful job! I had no problem figuring out which characters were talking and what emotions they were feeling. A+ to the audio!

Well, I blew through this audiobook in less than a day. Should I be embarrassed? Nah, I'm gonna call it a testament to everyone involved, most notably Erika T. Wurth, who is a phenomenal writer and storyteller. I've got to give props to Ina Barron as well, whose narration was absolute perfection.

At the heart of this gripping novel is Olivia Becente, an academic-turned-paranormal-investigator with a gift she never asked for. After her sister Naiche's sudden death, Olivia finds herself with an unexpected inheritance: she gains her sister's unique ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead. This twist of fate propels her into a dangerous investigation at Denver’s Brown Palace hotel, where an eerie pattern emerges: every few years, a young woman is found dead in room 904, Naiche being the most recent victim.

The paranormal aspects of this story are SO well done. I'm so glad that we've collectively started to acknowledge the horrors that were committed on the land our (at least, my) ancestors stole. I've always said I'm surprised more people don't write about hauntings from this angle. There's so much material to work with, unfortunately. That being said, I really appreciate the respect with which Wurth treated these aspects of the story. None of it came off as exploitative or flippant, and I got the sense that she truly cares and is knowledgeable about the cultures she included. She also filled the novel with a cast of characters you can't help but love. Olivia is a genuine, caring person trying to use her gifts to help as much as she can, all while grappling with a profound loss. Her investigation of the deaths at the Brown Palace becomes a way for her to confront the haunting grief of losing Naiche, and the journey is both terrifying and heartbreaking. The unsettling hotel is the perfect backdrop for the ghosts of the past to surface, and Wurth has a knack for building tension that kept me on the edge of my seat.

If you love horror and like books that challenge you to think critically about our nation's history, The Haunting of Room 904 is an absolute must-read. It’s dark, it’s haunting, and it’s one of the most uniquely powerful thrillers I’ve read in a long time. Erika T. Wurth has cemented herself as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary horror. Next up: White Horse, which I'm embarrassed to admit has been sitting on my TBR shelf since it came out.

My initial thoughts are just....what?? I love the indigenous aspect to this novel, however, I just feel as though I am missing a lot. This is nothing like what I expected this book would be. How did it take 5 years to figure all of this out...? I am just very inderwhelmed...

The audiobook version has a really easy to follow narrator who told the story very well.

This book wasn't for me at all, it was all over the place. I couldn't get into the story. Haunted items, haunted rooms, the ending felt rushed like the author just gave up

3.75/5 stars, rounded up. (Goodreads, please add half and quarter ratings!)
The Haunting of Room 904 is an indigenous paranormal mystery novel. I really loved that it wasn't the classic haunting that you may expect when going into this. I appreciated that this book contained Jewish folklore and showcased an entity that I don't normally feel like I read about. The concept was also very intriguing. The main character, Olivia, is clairvoyant and becomes a well-known paranormal investigator. She gets called out to investigate the Brown Palace where women are dying in room 904, even without having stayed in that room. This story contains a lot of sleuthing and supernatural encounters.

At times, the writing felt a bit juvenile to be listed as "adult." The characters spoke as though the intended audience is YA instead. Not necessarily a bad thing, but personally, I wasn't hoping to see that within this book. I appreciated the cultural diversity within the book and how it showed some of the prejudices that exist.

I think the layout of this book could've been a bit smoother and well-polished but overall it kept me engaged and interested to see where the story ended up.

This is my second book read by this author and I think I'll continue to read more.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

TW: murder, self-harm, death, grief, emotional abuse, toxic relationship, stalking, xenophobia