The Baldwin Hotel

I read this in one sitting! It was a very engrossing read filled with twists and turns. The character dynamics were refreshing and they really popped off the page. The storyline was just utterly captivating!

Wow. I could not put this book down. Great, unique, concept, and excellent execution.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this story, but I was absolutely intrigued by the whole premise. I cannot wait to read it again!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book.

First up, if I saw one of the first reviews for an arc was a four or five star score, I would assume the reviewer was known to the author. This is not the case so please see this as the totally unbiased review that it is.

It can feel a bit risky to commit to an arc which has no or few reviews. But the premise enticed me and I have found winners in such situations before. My instincts with this book were justified, as I was totally engrossed from the get go and my interest never waned.

This book delivers on two counts: it's easy to read and entertaining yet at the same time it has the reader really thinking and questioning.

Strangely I have just watched a movie about parallel universes and it is a popular scenario but it is always fascinating. This version is written in a way that really let me get inside the main character's head and made it easy to get a feel for what he was going through. There was plenty of tension and drama as well as a cast of interesting characters. The author dropped hints about parts of the puzzle at a good pace and events didn't all pan out as the reader might assume.

Four and a half stars rounded up to five as I'd really like readers to give this a whirl. It reminded me of Scarecrow Has a Gun by Michael Paul Kozlowsky which also raised questions about science while being thoroughly entertaining.

I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc of The Baldwin Hotel in exchange for an honest review. This review is wholly my own.

I am a SUCKER for any book taking place in or centered around a hotel. They are always so atmospheric for me and I love getting engrossed in them.

Reading the synopsis, I was totally on board. At the mention of video games & unlimited do-overs, I immediately thought to this past weekend when my daughter, husband and I were all playing Super Mario Bros. on our new Nintendo Switch and how many times we died, but kept getting to do the levels over & over.

Our characters get a chance to go back and change the past, but in fixing one scenario, they cause another to happen. Helloooooooo..........Butterfly Effect!!!

The characters have to go back and figure out their connection and how to fix their future. The reading can get tedious at time, but stick with it, it's a fabulous read!!!

I got drawn into this despite the confusing way it jumps around. When I realized it was all about time travel I couldn't put it down. I liked the characters and the ending was satisfying. I have read The Cabin on Souder Hill, by the same author and enjoyed this too. His writing is quirky and original.

A decent scifi mystery. I stated engaged overall, and enjoyed the plot and some of the characters. The story seemed flimsy at times, but hey it's a story.

Thanks very much for the free review copy for review!!

I really loved the Baldwin Hotel and its Chaotic plot starting in the very first chapter we are sucked into the chaos of Theodore's mind and time travel and the Baldwin Hotel and something having to do with a girl named Sarah. Boy was this a mind bender of a book that i enjoyed very much it read like a scifi film and i really like those. Lonnie has a very unique voice that i would like to read more of.

Great introduction to a new author for me, and a wonderful addition to our collection for our patrons. I look forward to more! THANK you!

This was an excellent book. I think the author should write more along this vein. While reading this book I could imagine being in the scenes. I read this book pretty consistently as to reach the end.