A review by thebookstagrambabe
How to Hide in Plain Sight by Emma Noyes

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This feels like such an important read, especially for people with neurodivergencies. While I don't have OCD, I do have anxiety and depression and I know what it feels like to have those invasive thoughts that won't go away or haunt you in the darkest moments of life. I have often hidden it in plain sight. Trying everything to appear normal on the outside while those intrusive thoughts convincing you otherwise. This book does a beautiful job of showing a main character who is extremely flawed and how she comes to terms with her family's lack of taking charge of their mental health.

Manuel was a stunning main character. Throughout their friendship, he is consistently Elliot's person—the one person she can say anything to. Even when she ghosts him for two years, he is there, showing up for her. Elliot is a complicated character for which we cannot help but root. I loved that the story has dual timelines. I think it helped keep some mystery to the story

Read if you like a messy family drama with intense dynamic neurodivergent characters.