Publisher: Graydon House
Publication Date: April 9, 2024
Source: Library Loan
Rating: 4.5 Stars

THE VACANCY IN ROOM 10 is a simmering story of suspense set in a seedy motel called The Sycamores in Santa Fe. (Alliteration is fun.)

After her husband dies, Anna moves into The Sycamores, a roadside motel that’s been converted into apartments. He rented a space for his art studio there, and after making a distressing call to Anna, his body is found along the Rio Grande the next day. She wants answers about the life he was hiding.

Another resident living there is Cass who works as the building’s manager and handyman. She’s a hot mess who lost everything after splitting up with her wealthy cheating boyfriend. She also has some secrets of her own to keep.

I greatly enjoyed this domestic thriller filled with many eclectic characters. The story unfolds through the alternating POVs of Anna and Cass, but we get to know all of The Sycamores’ quirky residents. The big question is how are their stories connected? I love how everything was woven together in this complex mystery. There were surprising twists along the way, but that ending was wild. Lots of action, funny moments, and endearing characters made this an enjoyable and memorable read.