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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
dark
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
had to start skimming the book.. nothing was happening in the first half and ended up just giving up on it
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5 rounded up)
Hidden Nature is a slow-burn suspense novel that showcases Nora Roberts' strengths in world-building, character development, and creating emotionally resonant communities. While the pacing felt slow for me at times, making it a bit challenging to stay fully engaged early on, the depth of the characters and the gradual layering of tension made the journey worthwhile.
Roberts crafts wonderfully complex protagonists, families, friends, and communities that feel real and relatable. The romance featuring the charming neighbour adds a lightness and humour that beautifully balances the darker, more chilling aspects of the plot. The serial killer couple, particularly the female antagonist, left a strong impression, unhinged and deeply unsettling in a way that heightens the stakes without veering into caricature.
A special mention must go to the exceptional narration by February Lavoy. Her dynamic range, distinct character voices, and emotional delivery brought the story vividly to life. Lavoy's performance enhanced the tension, humour, and emotional beats throughout, and her narration is a major reason I chose to round my rating up to four stars.
For readers who appreciate a slow-building suspense novel rich in character and atmosphere — and an outstanding audiobook experience — Hidden Nature is a rewarding listen.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC. This is my honest review.
Hidden Nature is a slow-burn suspense novel that showcases Nora Roberts' strengths in world-building, character development, and creating emotionally resonant communities. While the pacing felt slow for me at times, making it a bit challenging to stay fully engaged early on, the depth of the characters and the gradual layering of tension made the journey worthwhile.
Roberts crafts wonderfully complex protagonists, families, friends, and communities that feel real and relatable. The romance featuring the charming neighbour adds a lightness and humour that beautifully balances the darker, more chilling aspects of the plot. The serial killer couple, particularly the female antagonist, left a strong impression, unhinged and deeply unsettling in a way that heightens the stakes without veering into caricature.
A special mention must go to the exceptional narration by February Lavoy. Her dynamic range, distinct character voices, and emotional delivery brought the story vividly to life. Lavoy's performance enhanced the tension, humour, and emotional beats throughout, and her narration is a major reason I chose to round my rating up to four stars.
For readers who appreciate a slow-building suspense novel rich in character and atmosphere — and an outstanding audiobook experience — Hidden Nature is a rewarding listen.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC. This is my honest review.
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
This book took a little to get in to but once I did it was good. This couple was a bit out there in what they believe and thought. I would have like a bit more of their back story, I know they wasn’t the main characters but they had a big part in the book. The main characters were amazing and the easy connection they had was great.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes