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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Hidden Depths is an extremely well crafted novel that builds slowly with beautiful descriptions of the characters and the claustrophobic tension creeps through each chapter. Araminta Hall has a wonderful ability to create a story that pulls you in and you are on the journey on the Titanic. She is able to portray the social constraints and norms of the time through Lucy and Lawrence. It is a compelling novel and a very satisfying read. Read it!
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There are some books that must be written to never forget the past; I think “Hidden Dephts” is one of those books. It has so many important content in it that it’s difficult to not mark all the pages with notes to never forget. I loved this book, not only for the story and characters in it but also for the important core that transmits; “You are a woman and you are important”.
This is the story of Lily and Lawrence, they are both prisoners; one from their past the other from her husband. They will need each other to survive in the famous Titanic before it sinks; do you think they’ll have enough time in 4 days? Take your bets!
I really don’t have words to say how much I enjoyed this read, I finished within just a few hours, so addictive and interesting that I couldn’t stop turning pages. I don’t know which story I was more invested in; Lily, the rich girl who has just discovered that her husband had some secret plans for her. And now is afraid for her life and doesn’t know who to trust. Her story is so sad but felt so real that it was impossible to not feel horrorized with her husband’s scenes or the ones with a mysterious doctor that treats her with the pregnancy.
And then we have Lawrence, who seems too lost in his grief that doesn’t want the burden to care for another human being. What is the real purpose of this trip for him? Maybe it’s time to listen to all the things that his wife, Cissy, showed him and be brave.
I think this is a story to not forget, for one side all the abuse Lily suffers from her husband and the other the braveness of Cissy, a woman ahead of her time.
This is the story of Lily and Lawrence, they are both prisoners; one from their past the other from her husband. They will need each other to survive in the famous Titanic before it sinks; do you think they’ll have enough time in 4 days? Take your bets!
I really don’t have words to say how much I enjoyed this read, I finished within just a few hours, so addictive and interesting that I couldn’t stop turning pages. I don’t know which story I was more invested in; Lily, the rich girl who has just discovered that her husband had some secret plans for her. And now is afraid for her life and doesn’t know who to trust. Her story is so sad but felt so real that it was impossible to not feel horrorized with her husband’s scenes or the ones with a mysterious doctor that treats her with the pregnancy.
And then we have Lawrence, who seems too lost in his grief that doesn’t want the burden to care for another human being. What is the real purpose of this trip for him? Maybe it’s time to listen to all the things that his wife, Cissy, showed him and be brave.
I think this is a story to not forget, for one side all the abuse Lily suffers from her husband and the other the braveness of Cissy, a woman ahead of her time.
This is a page turner I couldn't stop reading, a book that moved me and kept me turning pages.
It's a a story that keeps you immersed in the minds of the characters, makes you hope that everything will be fine, and makes you feel for them.
I loved what I read, a well plotted and riveting story. Great characters and storytelling.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It's a a story that keeps you immersed in the minds of the characters, makes you hope that everything will be fine, and makes you feel for them.
I loved what I read, a well plotted and riveting story. Great characters and storytelling.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Set on the Titanic in 1912, Hidden Depths tells the story of Lily & Lawrence, two strangers who meet on-board. Lily is dismissed by everyone she knows as delusional & fears for what will happen to her when she lands in America. Lawrence is grieving following the death of his wife & plans to end his life at sea. Can they help each other?
I thought this was a brilliant story, fabulously told. This is the first book of Araminta Hall’s that I’ve read but I’ll definitely read more. I loved the author’s note at the end which tells more about Lawrence, who was the author’s great grandfather.
A great book for fans of historical fiction!
I thought this was a brilliant story, fabulously told. This is the first book of Araminta Hall’s that I’ve read but I’ll definitely read more. I loved the author’s note at the end which tells more about Lawrence, who was the author’s great grandfather.
A great book for fans of historical fiction!
Hidden Depths - Araminta Hall
Lily is pregnant, travelling onboard the Titanic to her beloved family, hoping she can get there before her mind and body give up. For a long time she's known her husband is not the man he's pretending to be and she's not safe. She meets widower Lawrence on board, knowing he's her last chance for help. Lawrence knows he hasn't got time to save Lily. He is the only person on board the unsinkable ship who knows he will not disembark in New York. And the danger is much worse than either of them could imagine.
I was really intrigued by this one, set aboard the Titanic which I have a bit of a fascination with. It is inspired by the authors own family and great grandfather in particular, who was a survivor of the disaster.
It is dark, full of suspense, chilling and thrilling. I was rooting for both Lily and Lawrence. My heart really went out to them, both suffering in cruel ways. Knowing that the Titanic sinks is inevitable, it really cranks up the tension and I was desperate to know what would happen to them.
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Lily is pregnant, travelling onboard the Titanic to her beloved family, hoping she can get there before her mind and body give up. For a long time she's known her husband is not the man he's pretending to be and she's not safe. She meets widower Lawrence on board, knowing he's her last chance for help. Lawrence knows he hasn't got time to save Lily. He is the only person on board the unsinkable ship who knows he will not disembark in New York. And the danger is much worse than either of them could imagine.
I was really intrigued by this one, set aboard the Titanic which I have a bit of a fascination with. It is inspired by the authors own family and great grandfather in particular, who was a survivor of the disaster.
It is dark, full of suspense, chilling and thrilling. I was rooting for both Lily and Lawrence. My heart really went out to them, both suffering in cruel ways. Knowing that the Titanic sinks is inevitable, it really cranks up the tension and I was desperate to know what would happen to them.
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Well move over Jack and Rose, there’s a new kid in town.
I LOVED this book, anything Titanic related interests me, so I was instantly pulled into the story.
The authors writing ensures that you can visualise not only the characters, but also the titanic itself.
This is a hard book to review without risking spoilers, there are stories within stories that will have you guessing what is truly happening, well apart from the iceberg
I LOVED this book, anything Titanic related interests me, so I was instantly pulled into the story.
The authors writing ensures that you can visualise not only the characters, but also the titanic itself.
This is a hard book to review without risking spoilers, there are stories within stories that will have you guessing what is truly happening, well apart from the iceberg
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced