A review by susan_king
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I liked the writing and the characters.  Mallory’s challenging past and her growth from those experiences are so encouraging and make her lovable.  Teddy is such a sweet boy.  And the mysterious pictures that keep turning up around the house are so much fun.  I kept turning page after page waiting to find another photo.

Maybe it was all of the hype around this one, but I was disappointed.  I loved the concept.  The added photos in the book were fantastic-creepy but added so much to the story!  There was so much build up and so many twists and turns, but the ending fell flat for me.  I was so excited to see where the story was going, and then there was the quick reveal and the end. That was it.  Build, build, build….”The End.”