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Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

69 reviews

scorpireads's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

“when you eliminate the impossible, all that remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

synopsis:
the story follows mallory, a young woman, who just got out of rehab, begins working as a babysitter for a rich family. from there, she begins to notice a strangeness to the young boy’s artwork.

i've seen a lot of good reviews about this book on tiktok, so i decided to immediately dive in.

plot: ⭐️ 5.0

first of all, i am not really a fan of supernatural thriller, but this book is really good. the plot was amazing and the book setting is giving that creepy, eerie vibe. i also love that there are representation of the drawings, so it was easier to imagine.

characters: ⭐️ 4.0

the characters have interesting personalities, and it did help provide more suspense and mystery in the whole story. the bond mallory and teddy has is heart-warming.

ending: ⭐️ 4.0

to be honest, i was very hooked from the first page and was indeed invested in mallory and her quest to find the truth. lastly, i did not expect the plot twist—it was clever and very well thought-of. however, it would’ve been better if it was revealed in a more shocking and jaw-dropping way. also, there are some parts that lack emotions. but overall, it is a great combination of fantasy and reality, definitely an amazing read.

if you are looking for a supernatural thriller that will keep you guessing until the end, look no further.


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javafenn's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh my I loved this book!!! It was different from your typical suspense thriller!! The twist was perfect! I can’t say much because it will give everything away but this was a very quick read and the ghost story aspect mixed in was fantastic! 

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ejjuchau's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5


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sunkissedgirlie's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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lolohedrick's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I haven't had much luck with horror in the past, but this one was a good one! Not cheesy and kept me guessing til the end. I even cried at the end?? Must read!

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savergano's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0


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shauneebroadley's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

i think when i was about 50% through i kinda guessed the one of the plot points about one of the MC, but i enjoyed it for just something to read.

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kayjoy92's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really did enjoy this book. I like how it was written, and the ending definitely caught me off guard. I loved the picture concept as it really brought another layer of imagination to the book and upped the creepiness factor.  I’d agree I felt the ending was oddly rushed compared to the first 75% of the book. Also, the antagonist’s initial justifications didn’t sit quite right with me. But overall a fun read!

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snowhite197's review against another edition

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dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Overall enjoyed the story but the ending was drawn out and some of the main characters behaviors and reactions were jarringly unrealistic. 

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cherricherrain's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


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