bastobika 's review for:

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

4.0

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad 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: Complicated

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First of all, I want to point out that the illustrations were stunning—so detailed and beautifully done. They added such a unique and immersive layer to the story.

The plot was interesting and engaging, with a mystery that, although slightly predictable at times, still managed to keep me hooked.

It had that perfect mix of family drama and suspense. I really liked how the different characters panned out throughout the book. 

However, I didn’t quite understand the romantic angle between Ted and Mallory—it felt a bit forced, as if added just for the sake of plot drama.

I truly felt for the child in the story. It tugged at the heart.

Overall, it was a good read—enjoyable, emotional, and engaging. I just expected a little bit more in terms of payoff or twist.