Hotel No Tell

Zephyr Zuckerman #2

by Daphne Uviller

The smart and sassy detective Zephyr Zuckerman is now armed and undercover in a Greenwich Village hotel where mysteries—from garbage-grabbing guests to the reservation system—lurk around every corner.
 
Now working as a junior detective with the New York City Special Investigations Commission, Zephyr’s gone incognito as a concierge to find out who laundered a hundred grand off the hotel books—and why. But the discovery of a prone, flush-faced guest gasping for air in room 502 only hints at the sinister goings-on inside this funky establishment. While the rapid response of the fire department leads to a sweaty date with a smooth-talking, rock-climbing rescue worker, Zephyr finds herself even more hot and bothered by an attempted murder on her watch. Could the smart-mouthed Japanese yenta across the hall know more than she’s telling? How are cryptic phone calls from a mysterious corporation linked to the victim in 502?

Under pressure and overwhelmed, Zephyr soon finds that a concierge cover is no protection in a place where crime, like the city itself, never sleeps.

Genres: Mystery, Chick Lit, Fiction, Humor, New York

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Daphne is the author of This Was Not the Plan , about the collision of three women's lives at an abortion clinic. Bestselling author Tom Perrotta says "Daphne Uviller is a shrewd and compassionate writer, able to imagine a wide variety of intersecting lives and outlooks, and find humor in even the darkest moments.”

Daphne is also the author of Super in the City , Hotel No Tell , and Wife of the Day, all featuring hapless, lovable heroine Zephyr Zuckerman navigating life and its mysteries in Greenwich Village.

Bestselling writer Elizabeth Gilbert ( Eat, Pray, Love ) called Super in the City "intelligent candy."

Publishers Weekly called Hotel No Tell a "refreshing, smart caper novel [that] will appeal to anyone who loves well-plotted mysteries and funny, off-the-wall characters” while Booklist says it's "an "irrepressible sequel...Snappy crime fiction with a sensitive side and a loving look at the Big Apple.”

Daphne also co-edited, with Deborah Siegel, the acclaimed anthology Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo.

A former Books/​Poetry editor at Time Out New York, her reviews, profiles, and articles have been published in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsday, The Forward, New York Magazine, Oxygen, Allure, and Self, for which she used to write an ethics column.

A third-generation West Villager, Daphne lives near the mighty Hudson River with her husband, kids, and dog. She currently co-directs a non-profit that alleviates clothing insecurity in her town.

Reviews

[Romancing the Book · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewed by JoAnne
Borrowed from library for BookSparks PR Summer Reading Challenge

This book is a contemporary novel that could be labeled a mystery due to Zephyr Zuckerman, an undercover agent. I enjoyed it - there was some mystery, intrigue, and laughter, but it was by far not a favorite of mine. It was interesting to reconnect with characters from Uviller's first book, Super in the City, which I did not enjoy because it was so disjointed.

I would give Uviller another chance if she continued to write, but my feelings on that book would determine if I added her to my authors to read pile. Give her a shot for a quick read.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of those books that I sort of hesitated on, almost didn't accept for review and then decided to go for it and cannot regret it. I was unaware that Zephyr Zuckerman was a character in Uviller's previous book Super in the City, so this can easily be called the second in the "series." I was still able to pick it up and enjoy it because there was not enough connection (I think) to the first one to leave me feeling as if I was missing some information.

Zephyr Zuckerman has just gotten a great opportunity to go undercover as a concierge in a hotel where a hundred grand has gone missing and an attempted murder takes place. Not only is she dealing with that, but she just ended her long-term relationship, has a chance at a new love and must help her good friends as they struggle through their troubles. We are thrown in to quite a mystery and when things start to spiral out of control, Zephyr and her adventure only gets better.

Zephyr is definitely a new favorite character. She's a sassy and witty lady that I instantly liked and she had me laughing out loud with her interesting ideas. Her friends are awesome, and even though at times a bit strange, they definitely add a whole lot to the story. There is also other fun characters like her boss Pippa, her ex-boyfriend Gregory, her new guy friend Delta, and her family. I really enjoyed learning about each character and the way they were part of Zephyr's life.

I love mysteries, even though I haven't read too many, and this one kept me pretty interested the entire time. There were a few points in which I wasn't too sure what the heck Zephyr was doing, but her little adventures made the story all that better. I wasn't able to figure out the ending beforehand, and was surprised on how it ended. The ending sort of wrapped up nicely, but still left some questions that might be answered in another Zephyr Zuckerman novel.

Overall, I really enjoyed the Hotel No Tell. I found it fun and very interesting, full of humor and sometimes some quite touching moments that only made me like it more. Definitely full of some wonderful characters that I want to see more of in future books. I recommend this to everyone who would like a fun, quick mystery with a little romance and friendship thrown in. I can't wait to read the first one, Super in the City, since I've heard only good things about it as well.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zephyr Zuckerman finally gets her big break. She is just a junior detective but she aims to prove that she can go far. It seems that someone is fudging the books at the Greenwich Village Hotel. Zephyr goes undercover as a concierge. It isn’t long before mayhem ensues at the hotel.

This book is the first of the Zephyr novels I have read. Hotel No Tell is the second Zephyr Zuckerman novel. It can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel. I liked the character, Zephyr. She was witty, charming, had a nose for detective work but seemed like she also had the luck of being at the wrong place at the wrong times. The characters in this book were intriguing. I like the simplicity of this book. It was clean and had a good story line. Though, I must admit that the beginning was good but than it kind of slowed down the pace in the middle a bit for me. I did walk away from it for a little while but overall I did enjoy this book.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sequel to Super in the City, which I really liked. Unfortunately, this isn't up to par. I enjoyed it, but am left unsatisfied that Zephyr and her cronies couldn't reach the same zany heights again.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[JoAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally posted on Romancing-the-Book.com
Borrowed from library for BookSparks PR Summer Reading Challenge

This book is a contemporary novel that could be labeled a mystery due to Zephyr Zuckerman, an undercover agent. I enjoyed it - there was some mystery, intrigue, and laughter, but it was by far not a favorite of mine. It was interesting to reconnect with characters from Uviller's first book, Super in the City, which I did not enjoy because it was so disjointed.

I would give Uviller another chance if she continued to write, but my feelings on that book would determine if I added her to my authors to read pile. Give her a shot for a quick read.

[Paula Berrocal · Rating 3 out of 5]

No me ha enganchado como el primero, pero está bastante entretenido.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am always up for a good, smart, and sassy detective book, and Daphne Unviller's Hotel No Tell, the second in the Zephyr Zuckerman series, fit the bill perfectly.

Zephyr has finally landed her big break…an undercover position. Working as a concierge at a fancy hotel to find out who laundered a hundred grand off the hotel books should be easy but it is surprisingly not, and after attempted murder occurs at the hotel, Zephyr begins to see that there may be a lot more than money at stake. Fielding crazy old women, a bad break-up, and the chance of new love, Zephyr’s month promises to be anything but hectic. Will she make it out in one piece? Better yet, will she ever catch the bad guys? Moreover, what about her ex- will they kiss and make up? Only time and more pages will tell in this exciting new mystery that is sure to have nearly any reader wondering, “Who did it?”

When I first started Hotel No Tell, I was not sure what to expect exactly, as I had not read the first one. Thankfully, I had no problem falling easily into the story for a variety of reasons.

For one, the characters were fantastic. Zephyr was a great main character, and there was not a time when I was not laughing out loud at her antics, or rooting for her in the many problems that arouse. In addition, I adored not only seeing her working undercover but in regular day-to-day life, because it managed to bring such a warm and funny cast of characters right along with it. From Zephyr’s friends (Macy in particular as her backstory was so original!), to her family, to Gregory, her ex-boyfriend, and her potential suitor, every one brought such a great addition to the story!

The one thing that always makes or breaks mystery novels for me is the mystery at hand. There is nothing better than a mystery I cannot figure out fully, and if that does not happen, I am always at least a little disappointed. Thankfully, the former occurred with Hotel No Tell. The mystery involving the laundered money brought many twists and turns to the situation, so many in fact, that I never exactly knew how it would end, and I have to say I adored that aspect! The side plots involving Zephyr’s relationships and friends were also decent, and I loved how everything was mostly wrapped up nicely in the end.

Finally, Daphne Uviller’s writing and world building were nothing short of fabulous. From setting to plot to main characters, there was not a time where everything wasn’t fully developed.

Full of wit and zeal, Hotel No Tell is a refreshing and charming read that I can’t help but suggest.

All I can say is there better be some more Zephyr books and soon hopefully.

Grade: B+

[Terri Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Hotel no Tell” by Daphne Uviller

Zephyr Zuckerman has a lot to contend with, the least of which is her family and group of girl friends better known as The Sterling Girls, all with issues and all in need of her help at one time or another. Zephyr has her own life plan: she wants to become a full-fledged private investigator.
Commissioner Pippa Flatland is her boss and a woman who cuts right to the chase of her need and enjoys using the Staten Island Ferry as her office, at least the part where she holds private meetings with her detectives. As they talk on the ferry, Pippa informs Zephyr her next assignment is The Greenwich Village Motel. She was contacted by owner Ballard McKenzie because he’s worried his son, Hutchinson is doing something fishy with the books to the tune of a hundred grand and he needs to find out for sure.
Pippa sets her up with Ballard to be the new concierge at the hotel. Zephyr has some personal baggage of her own that promises to get in the way. Ollie her father who happens to be the ADA, her mother Bella, the founder of a financial seminar franchise, her brother who she fears will use any and all of her “life issues” for the meat in his screenplays, ex-boyfriend Gregory Samson and her best gal pal, Macy St. John. They enjoy meeting at the Leroy Street dog run—even though neither one of them owns a dog—for their favorite beverage, Roasting Plant coffee.
Zephyr meets more than her fair share of colorful characters and situations: a Korean woman who is absolutely out of place, a nursing home, poisoning, lies, humor, even nail-biting, this novel has it all! Hutchinson is less than impressed and more than a little insulted that his father has brought in someone new to “work with him.” Thank god for Asa, the man who covers the front desk and Zephyr’s backside whenever she needs it, which is often.
If Zephyr can ever decide whether or not she’ll give Gregory the children he wants—and she doesn’t—and she can get her license, all will be right in her world. Fun! Fast! Overall, a great read!

Reviewed by Terri Ann Armstrong, author of “How to Plant a Body”

[Samantha March · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hotel No Tell is the second book from Daphne Uviller that features Zephyr Zuckerman, after Super in the City. I always worry when I don’t read the first book, as in this case, but it was fairly easy to pick up on the story. Zephyr is working as a junior detective with the New York City Special Investigations Commission, and finally has a great case handed to her- where she gets to go undercover. Working as a hotel concierge at the Greenwich Village Hotel, trying to crack a money laundering investigation, Zephyr finds herself a mystery inside the mystery- why was the guest in room 502 found near death? Was it suicide, or an attempted murder? What does the sweet older guest have to do with it, and could her friend Lucy be involved? Zephyr sets out to solve all the mysteries, but the toughest mystery of all is her love life. Though she is madly in love with her boyfriend, she doesn’t want kids-ever- and he does. Should she compromise for love? And how will she solve her work mysteries and finally be taken seriously as a detective?

Like I said, it was easy to fall into the character’s lives. I really enjoyed Zephyr’s friends and their problems. I thought Lucy was hilarious with her suburban mom crisis, and though Macy was a bit out there, her stories were intriguing to read about. This book is very fast-paced, almost a bit too fast for me in the beginning. I couldn’t really keep up with who was who and where they came into the story and where this plot point was taking me, etc. Maybe that has a bit to do with me not reading the first book? It through me off for awhile, but as I kept at it, I thought the book slowed to a pace that could keep my interest. Uviller has some great comedic moments throughout the story, and the descriptions of New York were a lot of fun to read about. Once the actual mystery stuff got underway, I was really into the story and trying to figure out who did what and how everyone was connected. Overall, funny and interesting read that I would recommend to chick lit fans, but not a favorite of mine.

[Liviania · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't really know what to expect with HOTEL NO TELL. I hadn't read the first book about Zephyr Zuckerman, SUPER IN THE CITY. But the press release promised comedy and the cover struck me as a modern update on noir. I'd just seen Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, and had visions in my head of a funny update and deconstruction of noir detective tropes.

Not so much.

And yeah, I can be harsh on books when they aren't what I was expecting. But I liked HOTEL NO TELL and identified with Zephyr almost immediately.

HOTEL NO TELL gives about equal weight to Zephyr's life with her family and friends as to her case. She recently broke up with long time boyfriend Gregory, because he wanted kids and she didn't. Everyone is acting like she's silly to break up a good thing for a stage she'll grow out of. Since I don't want kids of my own, I know how pushy people can be when you bring up that fact. (Even my family does it, and they know I have no maternal instincts.) She also has to help two close friends with their personal crises: one isn't adapting to suburbia and the other . . . well, people she comes in contact with have a tendency to die in freak accidents.

As for the case? Now a junior detective with the New York City Special Investigations Commission, Zephyr gets her first chance to go undercover. $100,000 has been embezzled from a small hotel. Shortly after going undercover, Zephyr finds the owner's nephew in a customer's room, dying from an Ambien overdose. As with any good detective story, the two seemingly unrelated cases are intimately related.

Daphne Uviller's prose style didn't capture my attention at first, but I liked her vocabulary. After a couple of chapters I managed to get into the rhythm of HOTEL NO TELL. From there the story was fast-paced and funny, if rarely hard-boiled. Zephyr's world is somewhat cartoonish, but there's a strong emotional core. I certainly intend to spend more time in her world.

[cheeseblab · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, the further fun misadventures of the delightful Zephyr Zuckerman, now a neophyte quasi-cop, still romantically and reproductively unsettled (and while the author is not old enough to know the show except in reruns, let's hope she's aware what happened to the appeal of another nice Jewish girl living too close to her parents [after moving back to her native Bronx from Minneapolis] once she found Mr. Right).

Where was I? Oh: I happen to know, via the mutual friend network, that Julianne Moore is indeed "Julie" to her pals, so bonus points for that bit of verisimilitude. But I wonder (and since the author is a Goodreads friend, why don't I just flat-out ask): why does Julie (or, as I call her on my movie blog, My Future Wife Julianne Moore) get to participate in the action (granted, as the silent partner in a one-sided party conversation, but still) under her own name, but "Ben Plank" and his wife "Aphrodite Jones, the philathropic sexpot" and serial adopter of foreign children (on whom my niece Angie used to have a big crush, by the way, but not so much anymore), are shielded from identification from anyone with an IQ of less than 25 (or, to be charitable, anyone who is hermetically sealed off from pop culture)? And if "Benodite" get the full initial treatment, why isn't Ben's costar in all 3 Cans of Gravy films (still trying to navigate the 11 seas of that allusion) Glen Carter or Gary (oops, never mind: that name is taken) or Geoff Carter or Gabe Carter (OK: that sounds too much like another old sitcom character)?

Anyway, I look forward to Zeph's further adventures--and in all seriousness, I like spending time with Ollie, who reminds me of a certain very tall, very smart author with whom I used to have good natured battles about arcana of grammar and usage.

[Rachel Birsner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read! I need more Zephyr in my life.

[Alyssa Goodnight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like Super in the City, the first in the quirky-girl detective Zephyr Zuckerman series, this book (the second) just had a lot going on. I lot of funny commentary, a lot of personal and professional hijinks, and a lot of fun.

Zephyr is a junior investigator with the NYC Special Investigations Commission and undercover on assignment, working as the concierge at the Greenwich Village Hotel, while searching for clues to support her embezzlement case assignment. She's also trying to be supportive of the friend who thinks she's jinxed, because people around her are dying, and the friend who is frazzled by her MIL and hates the suburbs with a passion. And then there's the fact that her last serious boyfriend has moved back from Alabama and wants to pick up where they left off as long as Zephyr is willing to make a single concession to their relationship.

It makes for quite the fictional mix.

From the book:
Talking about firemen...
"They were sexy in their utter domination of the situation, and they were sexy because confidence-verging-on-cockiness radiated from the yellow stripes of their open jackets to their clean-shaven faces. Why the paramedics right behind them--one with a thin ponytail, the other with a tattoo of a bull that ran down his neck--were not sexy, even though they, too, had the power of rescue, was an intriguing mystery I'd devote some time to later."

"There was no way for Delta to know how much I loathed texting abbreviations, that I considered them dangerously close to the end of civilization."

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this novel "Hotel No tell", by Daphne Uviller through Goodreads giveaway.

Zephyr has finally landed her big break…an undercover position. Working as a concierge at a fancy hotel to find out who laundered a hundred grand off the hotel books should be easy but it is surprisingly not, and after attempted murder occurs at the hotel, Zephyr begins to see that there may be a lot more than money at stake. Will she make it out in one piece? Better yet, will she ever catch the bad guys? Moreover, what about her ex- will they kiss and make up? Only time and more pages will tell in this exciting new mystery that is sure to have nearly any reader wondering, “Who did it?”

When I first started Hotel No Tell, I was not sure what to expect exactly, as I had not read the first one. Thankfully, I had no problem falling easily into the story for a variety of reasons.

For one, the characters were fantastic. Zephyr was a great main character, and there was not a time when I was not laughing out loud at her antics, or rooting for her in the many problems that arouse.There was alot of humour in this book.

The mystery involving the laundered money brought many twists and turns to the situation, so many in fact, that I never exactly knew how it would end.

Hotel No Tell is a refreshing and charming read that I can’t help but suggest.

[Angela Holtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fun mystery! I love the character Zephyr, she has amazing friends and family but her love life is a mess. Well a mess of her own creation, as the guy in question is also wonderful. So she attracts great people, but her life is still far from perfect. She has taken until her 30s to finally settle on a career and even in that she has doubts to her ability.

The story has a fast flow, with all the twists and turns a good mystery needs to have. And you won't know the deal until the very end. That's all I'm saying, Daphne Uviller, the writer, hides the outcome so very well. It was funny too, she liked being a concierge and actually considers it as a fall back, or wonders if she had just started on that from high school. lol

It is a fairly short book so it's perfect for the upcoming travel season. My copy was 275 pages, long enough to be a novel, but no so long the story falls apart. Personally I think it was just right, it was never boring or slow.

I see this is the 2nd Zephyr Zuckerman novel, so I will have to find the 1st one. Zepha is my new favorite heroine...right up there with Stephanie Plum.

[Jennie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zephyr has a lot on her mind. Her parents and ex are after her to have kids, her job is falling apart around her, her best friends have either moved, are convinced they are cursed or are trying to find balance while married to a movie star. She doesn’t know which way to turn to put out the fires that seem to surround her and seem to grow as the days go by. Yet she does find balance in all the chaos and finds out more about herself in the process. I love that she is so smart and sassy but she never seems to give herself enough credit. She is such a relatable character and so very well written in that matter. Being a detective has never crossed my mind, but I think that if I were to be one Zephyr and I would have to work together (or we may even be the same person)!

I loved the dynamics between Zephyr and the other characters (major and minor) were all integral parts of the plot and left me laughing throughout the novel. I LOVED Lucy’s dynamics with her mother in law. Lenore and Lucy’s relationship had me laughing and ready to pelt her all at the same time. I hope that Uviller keeps the series going because I would love to see the next chapter in Zephyr’s life unfold!

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hotel No Tell picks up 2 years or so where Super in the City left off, but can easily be read as a stand alone novel. Zephyr is now a junior detective at the Special Investigations Commission and she’s got her first undercover assignment: get to the bottom of a money laundering scheme at a hotel in the village by posing as a concierge.

Hotel No Tell was a lot of fun just as Super in the City was. Of course, Zephyr is the star of the show and the plot at times takes a back seat to Zephyr’s antics, but this was a fun fast read nonetheless. There’s a subplot revolving around Zephyr and the life choices she’s made. Her friends are growing up and settling down, but she maintains that she’s too selfish for children. This leads to a rift between her and her loved ones. I’m not sure how to categorize this book. It’s definitely not a romance, though there are romantic elements; not quite as vapid as chick lit can be, though it focuses on the meanderings of the newly thirty; and pretty light on the mystery, even though there is a whodunit to figure out. Mainly, this book is a hodgepodge of elements which when put together equal a riotous read that I didn’t want to put down.

[Carol MacInnis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zephyr Zuckerman, works for the Special Investigations Commission's office and is given her first undercover job as concierge at the Greenwich Village Hotel. Owner, Ballard McKenzie has noticed a $100,000.00 discrepancy in the books and has his suspicions of his own son, Hutchinson, scimming. While Zephyr begins her 'role', she is alerted to Room 502 where Jeremy Wedge, the owner's nephew, has been posioned.

Once I feel that Zephyr is hot on the trail and I am eager to see what transpires, the story takes many turns and I am caught up in Zephyr's love life to her family's life to the 'Sterling Girls'. Although, I found the author gave the main character an array of wit and humour and I was often in fits of LOL. Which makes this mystery novel like no other I have read.

I gave this 3 out of 5 as I felt I was constantly being pulled in different directions. It was the humour that kept me reading.

[Christina Priest · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this after having read the previous book by Uviller, Super In the City. Super in the City was a typical chick-lit romance novel that I found prettty enjoyable. Hotel No Tell, on the other hand, is more focused on the progagonist, Zephyr's, mystery-solving activities. It's a little difficult to categorize this book. Chick-lit romance/mystery? New Yorkers will either enjoy or be wildly irritated by the numerous references to NYC institutions (She eats Beard Papas? I love Beard Papas! And Zabar's lox IS great!). Also interesting in that the protagonist is a die-hard atheist and the central romantic conflict centers around her desire to not procreate. Overall, the writing jumped around a bit and the plot was a bit predictable but the book was not entirely unenjoyable. It was a fast, fun read with a good sense of humor.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy the Zephyr Zuckerman series (this is the second installation) and hope that Uviller will produce more. Uviller does a nice job of infusing her heroine with a fine balance of smarts, wit, gumption, and regular ol' hang-ups. I just wish reviewers would stop referring to this type of writing as "chick-lit" - which seems insulting to both the author and reader. Yes, the main character of the series is a woman and yes, she spends a lot of time with her (female) friends contemplating the questions that confront many young women (i.e. coupling, marriage, children). But trying to generalize it to this non-existent genre seems dismissive and diminishes the fact that Zephyr represents a both an extraordinary and everyday young woman.

[Leslie Zampetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zephyr Zuckerman returns, having shed her job as super of her parents' building and followed her nose to become a detective with the special investigations unit of New York City. Unfortunately, she's also shed the supposed love of her life and is now adjusting back to singleton status while her fellow Sterling Girls have all marched down the aisle.

But working undercover to solve an embezzlement issue in a local hotel not only provides welcome distraction from her love life, it also introduces her to a hunky fireman who just might help her get over he broken heart. Or will he?

Uviller continues to entertain in her sophomore effort featuring Zephyr - let's hope the series continues!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found that the main character was believable. The thought of an undercover detective is usually far fetched as they always seem to know everything at any given time. Zypher was normal, she made mistakes and she didn't know everything about the case at all times. This made it funny to read and easy to relate to. I loved the plot line with its twists and turns. This was a mystery that kept me guessing right till the end. I enjoyed this more than I expected and recommend this if you love a good mystery. It is easy to read and once you start reading it you won't want to put it down!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure I would like this book that I won on Goodreads. Kind of began in the middle followed by a very clear view of the author's political stance (thought I was going to get to read her point of view of politics). I was pleasantly surprised. The book picked up speed and became a real page turner. Was a good mystery and I liked the way the "loose strands" were all finally woven together.

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Zuckerman (protagonist) doesn't really have a personality of her own. The most interesting person in the story was Macy. I find stories like this to be utterly pointless reads. I gained nothing by reading it. The author is flashy with vocabulary, as if to say "Look at me, I know how to use this word in a sentence." Good writing is not about the words you know, it's about conveying a message. This book had no message. I doubt I will pick up another book by Uviller again.

[CoffeeTimeRomance andMore · Rating 3 out of 5]

A peculiar, amusing read is what you will find in Hotel No Tell. Crazy eccentric people accompanied by a mystery and a bit of romance all tied into one book. Although at times the story seems to drag, overall I enjoyed the misadventures of Zephyr and her friends. If humor and mystery is your thing, go grab a copy today.

Matilda
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first Zephyr Zuckerman book was amazing, which makes it a tough act to follow. In this second book Zephyr leaves her job as a Super and becomes a detective, working undercover in a hotel. This second book was cute and fun, but really no match for the first.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An exceptionally witty and fresh mystery. I look forward to the next book in the series. My full review may be read on my book review blog Rundpinne.

[Lucia Csaszar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy Daphne's style of writing! It is easy to relate to her characters at different times throughout the book. They do and say things that I would never, but wish that I could! Entertaining!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light and funny, chick-lit meets cozy police procedural. The plot was really kind of silly, but the funny scenes made up for it. Kinda nice to read a novel set in New York that could not be described with the adjectives "gritty" or "edgy."