A review by shanbreads
Hidden Monster by Amanda Strong
5.0
Received for review from netgally and the publisher this has in now way effected my review
Hidden Monster is the story of Samantha a 17-year old girl who is kidnapped and held captive for several weeks. She is kept drugged and tied to a bed by her masked kidnapper and that's just the first chapter! The story really gets going when she escapes and tries to return to a normal life. Her new neighbour Blake is more than happy to try and help her but he's got secrets of his own. I cant say too much more without some major spoilers and one of the best things about this book is the "What the what?" moment when the real story comes out. It's a lot of fun and keeps you turning pages.
This was such an enjoyable and surprising book! I did not know what to expect when I started it and it turned out to be so much fun. Strong's forte is in creating complex, imaginative plot lines and Hidden Monster takes you on a roller coaster ride from the very first scene. Her characters are wonderful, as well. Samantha is strong protagonist and I as rooting for her until the very end. Blake is a truly swoon worthy book boyfriend and I look forward to seeing how life turns out for them in the rest of the series which I hope Ms. Strong will hurry up and write.
If you enjoy YA fantasy with more than a touch of romance this book is definitely for you.
Hidden Monster is the story of Samantha a 17-year old girl who is kidnapped and held captive for several weeks. She is kept drugged and tied to a bed by her masked kidnapper and that's just the first chapter! The story really gets going when she escapes and tries to return to a normal life. Her new neighbour Blake is more than happy to try and help her but he's got secrets of his own. I cant say too much more without some major spoilers and one of the best things about this book is the "What the what?" moment when the real story comes out. It's a lot of fun and keeps you turning pages.
This was such an enjoyable and surprising book! I did not know what to expect when I started it and it turned out to be so much fun. Strong's forte is in creating complex, imaginative plot lines and Hidden Monster takes you on a roller coaster ride from the very first scene. Her characters are wonderful, as well. Samantha is strong protagonist and I as rooting for her until the very end. Blake is a truly swoon worthy book boyfriend and I look forward to seeing how life turns out for them in the rest of the series which I hope Ms. Strong will hurry up and write.
If you enjoy YA fantasy with more than a touch of romance this book is definitely for you.