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The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
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it was amazing
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OMG I am speechless! Well not really..but can I give this book 10 stars??!!! Adding this to my list of all time favorite thrillers. Yes, it was that good. So many good things about this book, where do I even start?

I think what made this book so special was the feelings it gave me. The creepy, chills down my spine- feelings I had the entire book! I am not sure how an author can manage to spin such an atmospheric feel with words that you are entirely caught up in the whole vibe. How is this really possible? It is though...trust me. I was at the Sun Down Motel..yep I was. I could hear the ice maker rattling down the hallway, I could smell the musty smell of years of neglect. I could feel myself gearing up for fight or flight as I knew something really bad was going to happen. I could visualize the dirty carpet and thin, stained bedspreads....Eww....

That is just one of the many factors that made this book absolutely fantastic. The story line was so interesting that I was captivated the whole time. With a dual time line of an aunt that had gone missing in 1982 and her niece who wanted answers to questions in 2017, it constantly kept you are your toes. Especially when Carly decides to work at the Sun Down Motel doing the exact same job as her aunt Viv did twenty years prior. Did I mention Viv went to work one night and never came home? Not much has changed at The Sun Down Motel. No flipping way would I last one single night there.....hells to the NO!


As you guessed it, I loved this book. Perhaps going to be my favorite book of the year? Okay I hear you, it is only January 15th but I guarantee we will be having this same conversation at the end of the year. This book is that good.
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Reading Progress

August 18, 2019 – Shelved
August 18, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
January 12, 2020 – Started Reading
January 12, 2020 – Shelved as: botm
January 13, 2020 –
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January 13, 2020 – Shelved as: favorites
January 14, 2020 – Finished Reading

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Jayme Hope you love it as much as I did!


Michelle Enjoy!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Jayme wrote: "Hope you love it as much as I did!"

OMG I am sure I will it is amazing so far! Thanks Jayme!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Michelle wrote: "Enjoy!"

Thanks Michelle! I am loving it so far! Super creepy vibes!


DeAnn This one is so good Kim!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill DeAnn wrote: "This one is so good Kim!"

OMG DeAnn...I am at 50% and I literally don't want it to end. It is so good!


Blackjack So happy to read your review. This new St. James book is one of my most anticipated books of 2020.


Jonetta Okay. That did it. Adding this to my shelf. Kim, no need to add anything more to your review...you convinced me in those four short statements💜


Nicole Is it too early to say that this is my favorite novel of 2020?!? Simply amazing!


Lindsey Gandhi Wow!!! Great start to a review. Love the 10 stars! My book can't get here fast enough!!!


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Wow!!


Kristine Really?! OMG can’t wait! Loved The Broken Girls! ❤️📚


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Blackjack wrote: "So happy to read your review. This new St. James book is one of my most anticipated books of 2020."

Oh good! I really hope you love it as much as I did!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Jonetta wrote: "Okay. That did it. Adding this to my shelf. Kim, no need to add anything more to your review...you convinced me in those four short statements💜"

Ohhh Jonetta, I hope you love it! If you like creepy vibe books, I would think you would like it. Thank you!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Nicole wrote: "Is it too early to say that this is my favorite novel of 2020?!? Simply amazing!"

RIght Nicole?!! That is what I am saying. This will definitely be on top 5 of the year...and it is only Jan but I know it will be. So glad you feel the same!


Sunflowerbooklover Ooooo! So excited for this one!! 😊


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Lindsey wrote: "Wow!!! Great start to a review. Love the 10 stars! My book can't get here fast enough!!!"

I know Lindsey! I can't wait to hear what you think! A great book to pick to buddy read! EKKKK fingers crossed you love it! Come on mail!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Dita wrote: "Wow!!"

Yes Dita! It was that good!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Kristine wrote: "Really?! OMG can’t wait! Loved The Broken Girls! ❤️📚"

Really! I have The Broken Girls sitting here on my bookcase unread....I think I need to get to that! I hope you love it too!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Kendall wrote: "Ooooo! So excited for this one!! 😊"

I never expected I would like it THIS much! Hope you love it Kendall!


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JanB Oh wow....this wasn’t a great read for me but I’m glad you loved it so much! 😊


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Lorraine The synopsis sounds very intriguing! I’m already wondering if Hollywood will make a movie about this? Hopefully it will be shot in Winnipeg.


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill JanB wrote: "Oh wow....this wasn’t a great read for me but I’m glad you loved it so much! 😊"

Thank you Jan! Sorry it wasn't better for you!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Lorraine wrote: "The synopsis sounds very intriguing! I’m already wondering if Hollywood will make a movie about this? Hopefully it will be shot in Winnipeg."

Sign me up! I would defiantly go see this!


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Wow, Kim! What a review! I can’t wait to read this one!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Wow, Kim! What a review! I can’t wait to read this one!"

I hope you love it Jennifer! I had the EW copy but then I really wanted to pick it for BOTM....so glad I held out and bought it! It is not only fantastic it is so pretty! LOL


Jayme Yes! Glad you loved it too! ❤️


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Sooo good! I wish I had picked it up when you did!


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Deanna Terrific review, Kim! I'm moving it up my list now :)


Angela DeSilva I won this in a goodreads giveaway a month or so back and haven’t started it yet guess I should. Great review!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Thanks Deanna!! 🤞🤞 I hope you love it!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Sooo good Angela!!! Thank you and I hope you love it as well ❤️❤️❤️


Amzette Great review! You just made me want to add it to my list! Thank you!


DeAnn Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "DeAnn wrote: "This one is so good Kim!"

OMG DeAnn...I am at 50% and I literally don't want it to end. It is so good!"


Your review is outstanding!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Thank you sooo much DeAnn! ❤️❤️❤️


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Aww thank you so much Amzette !!! 💕💕💕


Teenie Great review! I can’t wait to read this book!


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CalifCat Okay, I just added it to my need bad list!! You're making me feel like I am missing out big time!! Great Review!!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Teenie wrote: "Great review! I can’t wait to read this book!"

Thank you!! I hope you love it too!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill CalifCat wrote: "Okay, I just added it to my need bad list!! You're making me feel like I am missing out big time!! Great Review!!"

Ohhh fingers crossed you love it as well! Thank you!! I know, I have FOMO too!


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Suzy Excellent review Kim! I feel like I’m the only person who has never read a book by this author. I need to get with the program! 😂


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Babydimps (Suzy) wrote: "Excellent review Kim! I feel like I’m the only person who has never read a book by this author. I need to get with the program! 😂"

Thank you Suzy! Well this was my first book by her. I have one of her other books that I need to read. I really can't recommend it enough. I loved her writing style.


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Pat Wonderful review Kim, I'll definitely be reading this one.


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Pat wrote: "Wonderful review Kim, I'll definitely be reading this one."

It was fantastic Pat! One of my favorite thrillers ever. Hope you enjoy!


*TUDOR^QUEEN* Loved your enthusiasm! Great review 😉💕


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill *TUDOR^QUEEN* wrote: "Loved your enthusiasm! Great review 😉💕"

OMG soo good! Thanks!


Rachel You're so right. I could literally picture everything down to the mystery cigarette smoke smell. Fantastic review!


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Thanks Rachel!, The author did a great job of that! ❤️


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TMR Glad it worked.


Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill One of my all time favorites 😊


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