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ysabie's review against another edition
5.0
Might be an unpopular opinion but I find this the best Helen Grace of the series so far. Facts are I had absolutely no clue about the killer at all this time. (Not that Arlidge ever made me think I had it figured out before, but this was really surprising.)
I enjoyed the tension in and out the prison, both facing their own race against the clock: for the same purpose.
I did get a bit disappointed with the end where she died and luckily was brought back to life. It would’ve been more realistic to me if there was perhaps a wrong dose of adrenaline of something else that went wrong - BUT: on to the next!
I enjoyed the tension in and out the prison, both facing their own race against the clock: for the same purpose.
I did get a bit disappointed with the end where she died and luckily was brought back to life. It would’ve been more realistic to me if there was perhaps a wrong dose of adrenaline of something else that went wrong - BUT: on to the next!
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
5.0
Hide and Seek by M.J. Arlidge is the sixth book in D.I. Helen Grace series. Helen Grace is behind bars in Holloway Prison and she is in general population. Helen needs to find a way to stay alive until the trial or until Charlie Brooks can find the real killer—Robert Stonehill. Just when Helen thinks her situation cannot get any worse, a body turns up in the next cell. Grace (being Grace) cannot help but investigate the crime. Then the killer strikes again. Grace needs to work quickly to find the culprit before they kill again. Making things more difficult is Annie, a gang leader, bent on causing Helen harm. Charlie is working quickly to locate Robert Stonehill and prove Grace’s innocence. Charlie is risking her job to help her friend. Helen and Charlie are racing against the clock. Will Helen make it out of Holloway alive? Can Charlie find Robert Stonehill in time to save Helen? Who is killing the female prisoners in Holloway?
Hide and Seek is masterful. M.J. Arlidge has done it again with Hide and Seek. I found it well-written with a complex mystery and a fast pace. There is plenty of action, suspense and twists. The author keeps a reader guessing in this one (it was delightful). I suggest that you read the books in the D.I. Helen Grace series in order. The books in the series build on one another. What happens in Hide and Seek is the result of what occurred in Little Boy Blue. Helen is a complex character (intelligent, resilient, good instincts) with many layers (we have only scratched the surface in the first six books). We get to see a different side of Helen in this story. I was glad to see Charlie get more play in Hide and Seek. She is also strong, smart, and feisty. The action ramps up toward the end of the story, and I was glued to my e-reader. I did not stop reading until I finished the book (I was riveted). M.J. Arlidge keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I am giving Hide and Seek 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). I have both the book and the audiobook (allowed me to listen to the story on the go). The narrator did a wonderful job. If you enjoy psychological thrillers/suspense novels, then Hide and Seek is for you.
Hide and Seek is masterful. M.J. Arlidge has done it again with Hide and Seek. I found it well-written with a complex mystery and a fast pace. There is plenty of action, suspense and twists. The author keeps a reader guessing in this one (it was delightful). I suggest that you read the books in the D.I. Helen Grace series in order. The books in the series build on one another. What happens in Hide and Seek is the result of what occurred in Little Boy Blue. Helen is a complex character (intelligent, resilient, good instincts) with many layers (we have only scratched the surface in the first six books). We get to see a different side of Helen in this story. I was glad to see Charlie get more play in Hide and Seek. She is also strong, smart, and feisty. The action ramps up toward the end of the story, and I was glued to my e-reader. I did not stop reading until I finished the book (I was riveted). M.J. Arlidge keeps readers on the edge of their seats. I am giving Hide and Seek 5 out of 5 stars (I loved it). I have both the book and the audiobook (allowed me to listen to the story on the go). The narrator did a wonderful job. If you enjoy psychological thrillers/suspense novels, then Hide and Seek is for you.
the_bookish_blonde's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Police brutality, Mental illness, Self harm, Drug use, and Murder
Moderate: Self harm and Transphobia
bookaliciousjourney's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.0
howtobebooks's review against another edition
4.0
While it's difficult to follow the back story haven't read the previous five books, the story in itself set at a women's prison was fascinating and Arlidge has done a marvellous job of writing a female character. There are two simultaneous stories about serial killing throughout and while one of them makes sense, the other definitely doesn't and requires following the series. I enjoyed it nevertheless.
robins2012's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thefantaysbookdragon's review against another edition
5.0
I finishend this book around three in the afternoon, and I needed time to think about this book,
but in a good way,
This is the sixth book in de Helen grace series, and for me one of the best books in the series, In book 5 we ended with detective Helen grace arrested for three murders and sent to prison for a crime she didn't commit, She has been framed by the man who is family, the son of her sister (she shot her season at the end of book 1, I will not tell why just read the damn book :). ) now we start where we left of, Helen is in a new situation and automatic one of the targets of other prisoners because some of them Helen has put away, but now there has been a woman murderd and they can not find the reason why, but here face is stichted together, as a detective she started to investigate, when there is more victims she started a full investigation, meanwhile Charlie Helen college try's to get her out of jail by finding the men who framed her,
the plot is fantastic you are alway's trying to find out who it can be, and I had it wrong, in some early books of Arlidge I was right but no not this time, I was schocked and almost kicked my book to the other side of the room so suppressed I was, now I don't have a physical copy anymore for the rest so I am thinking to go to my library and try to find the other books,
(the book I have read is in dutch, original title is hide and seek)
but in a good way,
This is the sixth book in de Helen grace series, and for me one of the best books in the series, In book 5 we ended with detective Helen grace arrested for three murders and sent to prison for a crime she didn't commit, She has been framed by the man who is family, the son of her sister (she shot her season at the end of book 1, I will not tell why just read the damn book :). ) now we start where we left of, Helen is in a new situation and automatic one of the targets of other prisoners because some of them Helen has put away, but now there has been a woman murderd and they can not find the reason why, but here face is stichted together, as a detective she started to investigate, when there is more victims she started a full investigation, meanwhile Charlie Helen college try's to get her out of jail by finding the men who framed her,
the plot is fantastic you are alway's trying to find out who it can be, and I had it wrong, in some early books of Arlidge I was right but no not this time, I was schocked and almost kicked my book to the other side of the room so suppressed I was, now I don't have a physical copy anymore for the rest so I am thinking to go to my library and try to find the other books,
(the book I have read is in dutch, original title is hide and seek)
stinn's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
IN-CREDIBLE! This author never ceases to amaze me! I just could not put this book down and I can’t wait to begin the next one in this series!!
IN-CREDIBLE! This author never ceases to amaze me! I just could not put this book down and I can’t wait to begin the next one in this series!!