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breadknives's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
At this point, I've decided "OMG YOU'LL NEVER SEE THE PLOT TWIST COMING IT'S CRAAAZY" is a red flag.
Because I almost never see them coming. But that's because they are straight up poopoo doodoo nonsense.
Because I almost never see them coming. But that's because they are straight up poopoo doodoo nonsense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
bedill's review against another edition
It comes off as right wing progoganda. The author wrote the parents as caricatures of modern day liberals and making “Teddy” a girl in the end sealed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Kidnapping
tayreads3122's review against another edition
It became anti-trans and had republican rhetoric in it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
shiftycow1313's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
sharonvidya81's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia
mrxdg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak offers an intriguing premise with its blend of psychological thriller and paranormal mystery, enhanced by the eerie inclusion of child-drawn illustrations. The story is largely enjoyable, with fast pacing and a gripping mystery, but it falters due to predictable plot twists, underdeveloped characters, and the inclusion of right-wing tropes that seem to demonize liberals and outsiders. These heavy-handed, binary moral themes feel outdated and detract from the overall narrative. While Mallory’s recovery arc adds emotional weight, it’s treated with a moralistic tone that lacks nuance. Despite its strengths, the novel ultimately leaves little for readers seeking depth or balance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
onaradda's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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 liked it!! I wasnt expecting the ending at all but I was expecting more tbh. As much hype as it got, but overall still a good book. I would definitely recommend to someone who doesnt read tons of thrillers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Minor: Transphobia
safeblanck's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
the premise was quite interesting, it reminded me of a short horror story i read a few years ago, but the plot-twist was so bad, it left me feeling quite upset. i don't think the transphobic comments were needed at all - they do not serve any purpose in the story and there was no critique of what was being said. saying the child was 'brainwashed' and 'forced to transition' creates a dangerous narrative: the gender identity of the kid is questioned for fun and it becomes a final plot-twist to explain the poor structure of the novel. using this rhetoric can be extremely dangerous and harmful because there are real trans kids in our world who deserve to be loved and accepted by everyone around them. i wonder what message this book was trying to send all along.. a waste of time, i wouldn't recommend reading this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Transphobia
Moderate: Racism
savergano's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Grief, and Car accident