Helpful Score: 1
Normally I don't care for mysteries with "supernatural" elements, but this one worked. The full page illustrations added to the spookiness of the story rather than feeling gimmicky. Hidden Pictures is a nice change of pace from the usual domestic thrillers.
Helpful Score: 1
I had to sit on this one for a bit because I couldn't find the words for a review. I'm still not quite sure how to put it down but I will give it a whirl. The book itself is a mystery/thriller with a supernatural twist added to it. Rarely do I find that books like this work out for me but this one did even though it wasn't fully believable.
I'll start with the good. For most part I liked the characters, especially the little boy, Teddy. He was adorable. Our main character, Mallory, seemed down to earth. She is a recovering addict looking for change and redemption. She applies for babysitting position and eventually gets it. Here we meet Teddy and his parents. It doesn't take long for things to get weird and the supernatural starts coming into play. I liked it. It was a creepy ghost story with a mystery behind it and for most part it was done well.
As for the bad, there were points in where Mallory could become quite irritating. She wanted people to believe her but she would either act irrationally or lie. I found her actions getting under my skin sometimes. The other was how crazy it got at the end. On one hand the adrenaline level amped up quite a bit. On the other hand, a couple characters became deranged lunatics out of nowhere and it was totally out of character. While it was wild reading it was also somewhat unconvincing.
All-in-all in was a fast paced, enjoyable read. I look forward to more stories put out by this author.
I'll start with the good. For most part I liked the characters, especially the little boy, Teddy. He was adorable. Our main character, Mallory, seemed down to earth. She is a recovering addict looking for change and redemption. She applies for babysitting position and eventually gets it. Here we meet Teddy and his parents. It doesn't take long for things to get weird and the supernatural starts coming into play. I liked it. It was a creepy ghost story with a mystery behind it and for most part it was done well.
As for the bad, there were points in where Mallory could become quite irritating. She wanted people to believe her but she would either act irrationally or lie. I found her actions getting under my skin sometimes. The other was how crazy it got at the end. On one hand the adrenaline level amped up quite a bit. On the other hand, a couple characters became deranged lunatics out of nowhere and it was totally out of character. While it was wild reading it was also somewhat unconvincing.
All-in-all in was a fast paced, enjoyable read. I look forward to more stories put out by this author.
Perhaps it was because I listened to the audio, which I usually prefer, but this book just didn't do it for me. Predictable for sure, and the girl who wanted to be believed was a liar, and pretty darn annoying. She ruined the story for me.
What a pleasant surprise! This book was my first by this author and it was good in so many ways. It has creepy elements, a unique ghost story, murder and mayhem and lots of heart. The illustrations add to the fear and the fun! I will seek out more of his books.
