Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of Room 21.
This is the story of Kimberley who works as a housekeeper in a hotel. She works extremely well and is one day offered to work at another hotel in Scotland that no one’s heard of…
I loved this book so much. Kimberley was such a great main character. I thought it was nice to read about epilepsy as it is not a disease that is often featured in books. Her dog Muffin was also so cute.
I managed to guess some of the plot twists, but there were many that I did not see coming AT ALL, so it was nice to be surprised. It made me gasp out loud many times!
The writing was amazing, and the short chapters kept the pace going. Room 21 is a page-turner that you won’t be able to put down!
I would highly recommend it!

Room 21 feels like if The Housemaid by Freida McFadden and Butcher and Blackbird had a baby — and honestly, that’s the best way I can describe it. It pulls together the psychological tension of The Housemaid with the darker, more graphic elements found in Butcher and Blackbird. If you loved those two books, you’ll find Room 21 right up your alley.

Going into this, I didn’t know too much since it’s a new release, but the mystery immediately intrigued me. I love a good thriller, and the more I read, the more shocked I became — this book took turns I was not expecting. It definitely leans heavier into the graphic thriller side, so I highly recommend checking the trigger warnings before diving in. There are a lot of potentially sensitive topics covered.

That being said, Room 21 is a solid thriller overall. I really enjoyed it. Some standout positives:
• The chapters are short and engaging, making it a fast-paced and bingeable read.
• The pacing was spot-on — it never dragged, but it also never felt rushed.
• The twists kept me hooked, especially around the midpoint when major reveals started coming out. I was genuinely excited to see how everything would unravel.

If I had one critique, it would be that a few of the twists could have been fleshed out a little deeper. I would have loved more background or explanation in certain areas. But even with that, it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. If you’re looking for a thriller that keeps you on your toes, with twists that actually twist, Room 21 is definitely worth picking up. I’m excited to read more from this author in the future!

Kimberly (that's a name you don't hear anymore) is 25 years old and on her own. She's been on her own most of her life, moving from one foster home to the next. She shares a flat with four others while working as a Senior Housekeeper at London's top hotel. She suffers from extreme epilepsy and has her medical support dog, Muffin, with her at all times.

Jennifer Clifton is a severe woman. Her hair, nails, face, and clothing are all done up to perfection. She has a list of demands for her hotel room, and Kimberly manages every single one. Jennifer offers Kimberly a new job, on the spot, at her exclusive hotel in the Scottish Highlands.

The new hotel is immaculate and free of guests. As Kimberly settles in, she learns that invited and exclusive guests only come once a year, for a massive party....with little to no more details. The ONLY rule, do not go to Room 21.
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Wow, wow, wee, wow. This book is a ride. Kimberly is an odd character, a bit naive but very likable. It's hard not to root for her throughout the book. Jennifer is demanding, but does show glimpses of a heart.

The concept of this story is brilliant. We all want a place where we can be free, but I don't think many of us would go to these extremes. There is a lot of violence and gore, so heads up.

Jessica Huntley does an excellent job of walking that fine line between suspense and horror, because there is horror in these pages. Is Room 21 an apt title? I wouldn't necessarily think so, as it's a minor part of the story, but is it a focal point of terror? Yes. 100%

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Utterly terrifying and totally brilliant! Kimberley, a hotel housekeeper, is headhunted for a position in an exclusive and remote hotel. Just a couple of caveats: she must never enter room 21 and she must never leave.

Kimberley is a very likeable and relatable character, but the show stealer is her gorgeous support dog, Muffin, who alerts Kimberley whenever she is about to have an epileptic seizure, which is pretty often! Most of other characters are initially all people you love to hate, with very little reason to, to be honest, but you just... know. And then, when you really do know... OMG!

With an abundance of twists and a ton of suspense, this was a book I really struggled to step away from, so be warned, once you start reading, the real world will disappear for a while, as you lose yourself in the sick minds of some of the most deranged people on the planet.

Is blood thicker than water? Does nature or nurture prevail?

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jessica Huntley and Joffe for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Great book overall. Would recommend to everyone on my Facebook group and family members. Solid four stars.

My name’s Kimberley. I’m twenty-five. I have epilepsy, a seizure alert dog named Muffin, and a job I love as a senior housekeeper in one of London’s top hotels. I’m used to being invisible. Overlooked. Safe. But that was before Jennifer Clifton checked in. She’s rich, powerful, terrifyingly calm and she asked for me by name. She gives me my dream job, working in her exclusive hotel in the Scottish Highlands. It’s more money than I ever imagined. There’s just one catch: Don’t open the door to Room 21! Wow! What a wild read! So many shocking and chilling twists! This book was definitely a bit different! A good different! It had high suspense, chilling gruesome murders, kidnapping, and so many crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Oh holy cow what a creepfest!! Jessica Huntley knocks it out of the park. This was down and dirty. Super gritty and uncomfortable situations. The characters were fantastic. Very dark and creepy, loved it.
Thank you NetGalley, Jessica Huntley and Joffe Books for the opportunity to read and review this gem of a book.

I loved this book, but I gave it a 4 star review as I was apprehensive about reading it after I read the trigger warning at the start of the book.

With that being said, this book is brilliant. Some things felt predictable but then the author immediately takes an unexpected left turn!

I would love a spin off from Bryan’s perspective; from the very beginning! Or even Damien’s?!

Unfortunately I didn't really enjoy this book, the storyline wasn't for me, too dark and didn't like the ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe Books for this ARC I just wish I could have enjoyed it more

Twenty-five year old Kimberley lands a housekeeping job at an exclusive hotel where guests have unusual taste in entertainment. She's told never to go in Room 21, but why?!

This was my first book by Jessica Huntley, and I am now looking forward to reading more. There are plenty of twists and turns. The short chapters keep you wanting just one more chapter before lights out.

Thank you to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

First, thank you Netgalley and Joffe Books for this ARC!

I admit, I've had no idea what I got myself into, oh boi! I can only say, the trigger warnings are there for a reason! And despite that, I kpet reading. I had to know what was going on, even when it would not let me sleep at night, for sure.

Four stars from me for my third Jessica Huntley book because it was pretty dark and I had to pause from reading a few times beause of that.

This book was insanely addictive! The twists totally caught me off guard, and I honestly couldn’t stop reading. I flew through it—it’s one of those stories that just grabs you and doesn’t let go.

ROOM 21 completely drew me in from the very first page. The book is written with 3 different characters’ POV, chapter by chapter. It really kept me guessing for a lot of it. Huntley did a great job showing the depravity of the hotel guests, without showing actual on the page gore. The reader knows what was happening, is disgusted by what was happening, but didn’t have to slog through reading detailed play by plays (which I appreciated!)

The crazy part is that I could actually believe that something this horrific could happen.

My only small let down was that I didn’t really love the ending. I think it kind of cheapens the point of the story, plus…now they’re turning all these innocent victims into killers too. But that was only a few pages…and that’s just a matter of personal taste. I guess some people may love the circular storyline…I just thought it was both too simplistic and expected as well as it took away a lot of what I appreciated initially about the main characters.

For that reason, I drop it from 5 to 4 ⭐️

Everyone wants to know their family, everyone is curious to find out where they get their DNA, but what happens when your biological family is a nightmare, evil, but for Kimberly, the truth is hidden behind the doors of “Room 21” a room filled with secrets, a room that holds a lot of memories and evil secrets, one that no one is meant to know about.

The book begins with Kimberly, a young woman who works as a housekeeper; what happens when a special guest named Jennifer Clifton walks into the hotel and offer Kimberly a one in a lifetime deal.

This is a mind - griping physiological novel, with plot twists and mind-blowing details and secrets that will make a reader beg for more, I always love a novel that makes me ask more questions and ‘Room 21’ is much more than I ever expected.

When Kimberly is offered a deal, to get everything she ever desired, work at a prestigious hotel, get a free room for herself, and health insurance, and other benefits, but on one condition, she cannot tell anyone she is working at the hotel, she has to sign a NDA and Kimberly decides to check the hotel information online and when she can’t find anything, she is more curious

When Kimberly decides to take this job, she has no idea she is about to embark on a journey she will never recover from.

In this book, no one can be trusted,

I would rate it 8/10 because I enjoyed it so much, and make sure you guys give it a read.

This book was so different from any thriller I've ever read. It really had me hooked from the beginning. I couldn't wait to see what was happening next. I also really liked the POVs in this book and how they all came together. I also did not even c0me close to guessing the big twists in this book which there were several. Very good book!

Room 21 is a spine tingling physcological thriller that gets the spider senses on alert. I loved the dogs especially the smart well behaved muffin. A housekeeper is asked to work at a hotel but she can't tell anyone. I had a million questions and I had no idea where the author was leading with it but I just had to find out. It kept me on my toes and alert for danger and in the end it wholly satisfied my curiosity.

ROOM 21 BY JESSICA HUNTLEY.
Release date set for the 27th of May 2025.
5 ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨s.
This is my second time ARC reading for Jessica and let me tell you this one is a hell of a ride.
Jaw dropping, mysterious, edge of your seat and a perfect Psychological thriller suspense.
I really liked kimberley and I just adored Muffin.
I was hoping for an early night lastnight and thought I'd read a few chapters. Nope. That didn't work out for me. I ended up reading till the early hours and then finished the book off this morning.
Brilliant book and looking forward to my next Jessica Huntley book.

This really is a dark and twisty thriller. Kimberley is approached in the hotel she works for by a strange woman who offers her a job at her father's hotel. There are things to be signed before she starts the job there. She learns that all the guests there all have their dark little secrets that she must keep quiet about and room 21 is off limits. As things unfold before her eyes and with a bombshell from Jennifer things build up to a deadly climax. I would recommend if you like thriller books.

A really great read, the authors writing is impeccable this was a page turner and one I would definitely recommend !

I have read several of Jessica's books, and this one definitely had a much darker theme than most. It was still really good! I will say that at first, I was a little unsure of how I would like it. But it ended up being really good! It had a lot of twists and turns that I wasn't expecting, and definitely kept me guessing. I think other readers (that are ok with dark themes) will enjoy it!