The Paradox Hotel

I received a digital ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. The Paradox Hotel is the second book I've read by Rob Hart, author of The Warehouse, and based on how much I enjoyed Hart's last book I was thrilled to receive an uncorrected ebook proof to read in advance of publication. The Paradox Hotel is a hotel located near the Einstein Intercentury Timeport, a federally run time travel hub. January is an agent with the TEA, working at the Paradox to ensure no one violates the strict laws prohibiting changing the past. But on the eve of a summit to sell the hotel and timeport to a private owner a lot of weird stuff starts happening. Part science fiction, part mystery, and part thriller this book is unlike any else I've read. I really enjoyed how Hart explored the concept of time travel and how American consumers might interact with such technology. I also found the book heartwarming and beautiful at times. With the said, there were times when I found the book to be confusing as different times collided and Hart abruptly transitioned from one to another, just as January experienced, without a lot of explanation. Additionally, as with The Warehouse, I thought the ending felt a bit rushed and lacked sufficient detail and information for me to feel like I fully understood what happened. Finally the chapters felt a bit long to me. I read an ARC and there may be changes in the final published version, but I found myself attempting to read “one more chapter” and running out of steam because of how long they were. Despite these criticisms I enjoyed The Paradox Hotel. I think fans of time travel sci-fi and thrillers may like this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️