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_newt_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
beelzebub24's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
amieg17's review against another edition
3.0
My younger self would have loved this so much! Full review to come on my blog soon.
katykelly's review against another edition
4.0
Exciting and fast-moving teen mystery/thriller.
McKenzie does write these well, great teenage characters in modern settings that feel real (lots of tech, for example), and plots that really do hook the reader in.
Teenaged Cat is still grieving her father, missing presumed dead nearly two years ago, her young sister hasn't talked since, her astrologist mother has thrown herself into readings and client consultations. Cat wants to spend her summer making dresses, as she doesn't have any friends anyway. But the phone call from her Dad's business associate changes all that, when it turns out her dad might not be dead after all but in hiding...
Excellent premise for a good old-fashioned 'road trip' of clues and cross-country races, of bad guys and wiles and adolescent realisations and growth.
Loved Cat, even came to appreciate her mother through the story, would have liked more of little Bess as she came across well in the few moments she was given.
Lots of predictability in general if you're familiar as an adult with the genre, but teenagers will get a taste for the excitement and staples of the thriller/chase.
Great, fast read for ages 12+. Nothing unsuitable or graphic.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
McKenzie does write these well, great teenage characters in modern settings that feel real (lots of tech, for example), and plots that really do hook the reader in.
Teenaged Cat is still grieving her father, missing presumed dead nearly two years ago, her young sister hasn't talked since, her astrologist mother has thrown herself into readings and client consultations. Cat wants to spend her summer making dresses, as she doesn't have any friends anyway. But the phone call from her Dad's business associate changes all that, when it turns out her dad might not be dead after all but in hiding...
Excellent premise for a good old-fashioned 'road trip' of clues and cross-country races, of bad guys and wiles and adolescent realisations and growth.
Loved Cat, even came to appreciate her mother through the story, would have liked more of little Bess as she came across well in the few moments she was given.
Lots of predictability in general if you're familiar as an adult with the genre, but teenagers will get a taste for the excitement and staples of the thriller/chase.
Great, fast read for ages 12+. Nothing unsuitable or graphic.
With thanks to Netgalley for providing a sample reading copy.
arual_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.0
As others have said, I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it 10 years ago. The plot was basic but intriguing nonetheless
jonnekew's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
nickymaund's review against another edition
4.0
As a keen fan of YA and thrillers, I was keen to read this one. I’ve not come across McKenzie’s books before, but the blurb really appealed. Whilst this is YA, it felt more on the younger side of the YA audience and the adult in my head found the first half a bit run of the mill, if I’m going to be honest. But then some twists started happening and it started to appeal more.
This one ended up being an engaging read and I enjoyed following Cat on her adventures - there are parts when you really do feel for her. And I found her friendship with Tyler really refreshing and the support he gave her was a good touch. Her little sister was very endearing too.
This one ended up being an engaging read and I enjoyed following Cat on her adventures - there are parts when you really do feel for her. And I found her friendship with Tyler really refreshing and the support he gave her was a good touch. Her little sister was very endearing too.
talkingchicle's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I initially requested this as I had read and enjoyed Sophies previous books when I was a teenager and really enjoyed them. Hide and secrets was no different. I was reminded of how much I liked the writing style. This story is centred around teenager Cat trying to uncover the truth about her dad, who's believed to be dead. However, after receiving messages from one of his friends, it looks like that isn't actually the case at all. Tasked with uncovering what really happened, Cat enlists the help of the boy that's staying nearby for the holidays to filter out the lies from the truth.
This was such a fast paced, easy read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked the dynamics between the two main characters. A classic teen thriller that gave me everything I was looking for and then some.
I initially requested this as I had read and enjoyed Sophies previous books when I was a teenager and really enjoyed them. Hide and secrets was no different. I was reminded of how much I liked the writing style. This story is centred around teenager Cat trying to uncover the truth about her dad, who's believed to be dead. However, after receiving messages from one of his friends, it looks like that isn't actually the case at all. Tasked with uncovering what really happened, Cat enlists the help of the boy that's staying nearby for the holidays to filter out the lies from the truth.
This was such a fast paced, easy read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked the dynamics between the two main characters. A classic teen thriller that gave me everything I was looking for and then some.