shunny_reads 's review for:

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

4.5

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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4.5⭐️ – A Fantastic Read!

If The Sixth Sense and Mary Poppins ever decided to collab, you’d probably get something like Hidden Pictures. Jason Rekulak gives us a story that’s equal parts creepy, charming, and compulsively readable.

Why It Works:

• 🖼 The Hook: A recovering young woman takes a nanny job for a sweet boy whose “innocent” stick-figure drawings suddenly take a turn toward the disturbingly detailed. Let’s just say crayons shouldn’t be able to pull that off.
• 📖 The Vibe: Rekulak balances suspense with heart. One moment you’re bracing for goosebumps, the next you’re rooting for the characters like they’re your own family.
• 🎨 The Twist: The drawings themselves (yes, they’re included) add an extra layer of shivers. It’s one thing to read about creepy sketches—it’s another thing to actually see them staring back at you.

The Verdict:

It’s not a blood-soaked horror novel—it’s more of a clever, spine-tingling ghost story that sneaks up on you. A perfect pick if you like your scares with a side of heart and humor.