A review by jennireadsmaybe
Hide n' Seek by Ashley Pines, Ashley Pines, Eden Emory

adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I read Hide n' Seek at just the right time. I couldn't put it down!! It's super fast paced, but it doesn't ever feel like you're missing something important between the characters. I found it so unique because the authors turn these childhood games into a deadly competition for wealth, fame, and bragging rights. It really dark and twisted in the best way! The atmosphere, a seemingly run down amusement park, is so intense. I'm honestly not convinced I'll ever be able to go to one again without thinking of this book. 

Kohl is a nonbinary hottie who's not afraid to be a good boy. Also a quick aside, I loved that the authors had a bit in the front of the book about the characters pronouns and language they preferred to use (it was so refreshing). Victoria is a badass goddess. They've both grown up in toxic households run by previous winners, so going into the games is really a last resort for both of them. Their tension jumps off the page in both present and past events. I really enjoyed both of their stories. I'm looking forward to reading more in the series. 

Read this if you like deadly competitions, good boys, dystopian worlds, scary masks, a lot of smut, queer and nonbinary representation, no I'm serious a LOT of smut. 
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