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458 reviews for:

Hidden Nature

Nora Roberts

3.88 AVERAGE

lizzycooley's review against another edition

1.0

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

goaway_reading's review against another edition

3.75

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

samanthahowell17's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

becky_m8's review against another edition

5.0

emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

cheri149's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 49%

This novel felt unusually slow paced compared to Nora Roberts’ previous works. While I have previously enjoyed her storytelling in the past, this particular book lacked the charm that I have come to expect. The characters and plot felt underdeveloped, with little chemistry between the main protagonists. The antagonist'’ motivations were discussed but it felt unclear and unconvincing from a reader’s perspective. Overall, I struggled to connect with the characters or feel invested in their relationship, which made the story less impactful than her earlier titles. Unfortunately, this book fell flat for me. The plot felt aimless and lacked the tension or depth typically expected from a romantic suspense novel. While events unfold serial killers, crimes across Maryland the narrative never builds momentum by the half way point I got to before calling quits. It feels as though Roberts’ passion for blending romance and suspense has waned, and her recent work in this genre has lacked the energy and engagement of her earlier novels. At this point, a shift toward writing a pure thriller might serve her storytelling better.

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