A new hotel in Finnish Lapland promises a truly once in a lifetime experience by recreating the guests fondest memories. However something goes terribly wrong and horrible memories keep arriving surprising everyone in attendance, including the staff. When a snowstorm strands the guests and the power goes out, it's anyone's guess whether they all get alive and unscathed.

I was taken in by The Hotel pretty quickly as I began to listen to the audiobook. The story is definitely enhanced by the large cast that is filled with wonderful narrators that imbue each character with their own distinct voices and personalities. Filled with a plethora of action and multiple twists and turns, Kit Duffield's latest kept me on my toes. 4.25 stars for this intoxicating thriller.

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This book started out so strong. It had memories and secrets of the guests doled out to them and I was here for that. There was something creepy in the woods. But... then nothing major happened.... I wanted murder or something big. There were some decent twists toward the end and the ending was good. The characters were strong and the narrators were great. I give this a 3.5.

Fans of Lucy Foley will enjoy this multi POV thriller!
A weekend get away at a new swanky hotel turns into a nightmare after secrets are leaked that affect all the guests. Throw in a creepy monster lurking in the woods, and you’re set for an edge of your seat story that you’ll blow through!

I really enjoyed this one, and it took some turns I didn’t expect!

I was lucky to get this early from NetGalley. I have had this one on my TBR for a while now and was so excited to be able to read this one. This was something different from my usual thrillers and I bloody loved it. Deffo worth the read when this one comes out.

Picture this: a ramshackle coastal retreat with more secrets in its wallpaper than a spy convention. The Hotel ushers you into a world where every dusty corridor whispers "stay a while," and every clipboard-toting staff member is suspiciously theatrical—like they're auditioning for a mysterious ensemble cast you’ve never signed up for.

Duffield’s prose is cheeky and charming, like if a seasoned travel blogger and a mischievous ghostwriter had a literary lovechild. We meet an eclectic group of guests—think overeager honeymooners who still fight about toothpaste placement, an existential artist who paints with ketchup, and a disgruntled self-help guru who can’t find her own zen (spoiler: it was under the minibar all along).

But don’t let the comedy fool you—this hotel has serious layers. Rouged-up romantic tension simmers by the lobby fireplace; lingering notes of heartache drift in from lonely poolside afternoons; and just when you think you’ve got its backstory pinned down, Duffield sweeps you into a twist that feels both inevitable and delightfully off-script.

In short, The Hotel is like checking into a boutique inn with personality—and leaving with a novel full of laughs, weird bathroom conversations, and an unexpected twirl of sentiment. Don’t forget to grab a complimentary toothbrush (or dramatic epiphany) before you go!