![]() ![]() ![]() Even though the mood is by turns bright and shows a lovely portrait of two supportive tween friends, it, like Quinn’s character, is layered with currents of despair. The book’s cover does not give away the darkness that the story holds. Suspense builds as the plot lines converge. The central plot line at the hotel is interspersed with occasional chapters in italics that tell a different story, that of the crisis which has gripped Quinn’s family for the last six months. Entry into another realm is further underscored with the introduction of characters named Aides and Persephone, and astute readers will quickly guess where exactly the girls have found themselves. When Kara’s parents disappear, followed by her older brother, the girls realize that these are not ordinary accommodations. Kara and Quinn, two 11-year-old friends on a family trip, take a detour to the Inn Between. ![]() If hell can be disguised as a dance party, purgatory can be a luxury hotel. ![]()
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