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3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,910 ratings

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this “marvelously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end” (Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us Is Lying

“The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon’s classic
Harvest Home, Netflix’s Squid Game, and the social commentary of Jordan Peele’s film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws.”—Booklist

The challenge: Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don’t get caught.

The prize: enough money to change everything.

Even though everyone is desperate to win—to seize a dream future or escape a haunting past—Mack is sure she can beat her competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she’s an expert at that.

It’s the reason she’s alive and her family isn’t.

But as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes that this competition is even more sinister than she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive.

Fourteen competitors. Seven days. Everywhere to hide but nowhere to run.

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

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Karen M. McManus says, “A marvelously creepy thrill ride… that keeps twisting until the very end.”

Delilah S. Dawson calls Hide “Haunting, startling, unrelenting, and unexpectedly heartbreaking.”

Victoria Lee says, This book will live in your head rent-free. Kiersten White has outdone herself.

Editorial Reviews

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“There is nothing creepier than an abandoned amusement park, especially when Kiersten White is writing about it. This book held me captive; I couldn’t put it down.”—Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of For Your Own Good

Hide is a claustrophobic thriller choked with weeds, rust, and rot. The game here is not what it seems. The hunt is swift and merciless, and the fear is primal and bestial. Don’t pick up this book unless you have time to read it all in one anxious sitting.”—Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of There’s Someone Inside Your House

“Haunting, startling, unrelenting, and unexpectedly heartbreaking,
Hide draws you inexorably in among the thorns and rust, where the monsters are both intimately familiar and horrifyingly unfathomable.”—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Violence

“Equal parts hell-ride thriller and American fable, Kiersten White’s
Hide runs you through a sinister child’s game set in a nightmare amusement park, and it does so with gleeful, fiendish delight. I hung on to this book with bloodless knuckles, and I adored every spine-chilling second.”—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents

“White pulls no punches in this brilliantly executed thrill ride. Every twist and turn horrified and delighted me in equal measure.”
—Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows

“This book will live in your head rent-free. When I wasn’t reading
Hide, I was thinking about it—it’s one of those rare books that twists itself into your consciousness. Kiersten White has outdone herself.”—Victoria Lee, author of A Lesson in Vengeance

“A marvelously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end.”
—Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying

“The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon’s classic
Harvest Home, Netflix’s Squid Game, and the social commentary of Jordan Peele’s film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws.”Booklist

“An enthralling, high-energy thriller grounded in supernatural horror . . . White skillfully balances the terrifying solo experiences of individual characters, the tense group dynamics, and the park’s backstory to create a constantly shifting narrative backed by a growing sense of dread. With this exhilarating outing, White proves she has a finger on the pulse of millennial horror.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author

Kiersten White is the New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning, and critically acclaimed author of many books, including The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, the And I Darken trilogy, the Slayer series, and the Camelot Rising trilogy. Hide is her adult debut. White lives with her family in San Diego, where they obsessively care for their deeply ambivalent tortoise, Kimberly.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DKDZQXT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Del Rey (May 24, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5720 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
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    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,910 ratings

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Kiersten White is the #1 New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award-winning, and critically acclaimed author of many books for readers of all ages, including the And I Darken trilogy, the Sinister Summer series, the Camelot Rising trilogy, Star Wars: Padawan, Hide, Mister Magic, and Lucy Undying. Her books have been published in over twenty territories, and her novel HIDE is currently in development with Universal Television and Peacock.

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Customers find the story engaging with an interesting plot and supernatural twist. They appreciate the well-developed characters with distinct voices. The book is described as a fun, great read from start to finish. Readers describe the pacing as fast and steady. The survival theme is also mentioned as a stark allegory of power. However, opinions differ on the writing style - some find it well-written and easy to read, while others consider it tedious or poorly written. There are mixed reviews regarding the political content - some find it interesting and piecemeal, while others feel it's overly politicized.

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66 customers mention "Story quality"49 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the story's interesting plot and engaging characters. They appreciate the supernatural twist and modern social issues that the book explores. The book is described as an addictive thriller with a creepy ending.

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"...’s all this mystery (everyone is acting suspicious) and it’s just creepy enough to have you in suspense/on the edge of your seat...." Read more

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"...short for my expectations based on the strong opening and the excellent scene setting. I feel there could have been room for so much more!..." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"19 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with distinct voices. They find the characters interesting and memorable.

"...Intensely character-based, with elements of horror and the beauty of being human and finding your way back to choosing and wanting to live...." Read more

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"...It started promising enough. The main character was believable and had an interesting backstory. I was very sympathetic toward her...." Read more

"...Also was confused sometimes and way too many minor characters that I couldn’t keep up with. Still a fun read though!" Read more

22 customers mention "Enjoyment"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it fun and engaging from start to finish. The setting and characters are enjoyable. Some readers mention the book drags a bit in the middle, but overall they enjoy reading it at night or during Halloween.

"...I’m so sorry.” I loved this book, the social commentary simmering underneath, is a scream that sinks its fangs under your skin...." Read more

"Book was good entertainment, I don't read too many books but I found this one to be entertaining and kept me wanting to read it to what's about to..." Read more

"Hide is a different take on a simple kids game that takes a dark turn fast. The characters are relatable and the story is compelling...." Read more

"Struggled between a 3 and a 4 star rating. Was definitely a fun read, but I didn’t understand the ending. Maybe it was meant to be metaphorical?..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the suspense buildup steady and the ending gripping. The book is described as an entertaining read that keeps readers hooked until the end.

"...” by Shirley Jackson and movie, “The Hunger Games”with slow but steady suspense build up that reminded me of Alfred Hitchcock...." Read more

"...were a couple great twists I didn't see coming, and the conclusion kept me glued to my seat...." Read more

"Creepy and weird in the best way possible! I finished this weeks ago and am still thinking about it." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging. They mention it combines beauty and tragedy in an allegory of power. The book shows angst and has an interesting plot. While the ending is satisfying, some find the story sad and frightening.

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"...Fear, death, fighting for survival. You get it all, wrapped up in amazing writing!!..." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it well-written, engaging, and easy to read. Others feel it's tedious, poorly written, and an insipid YA read. The narrative style takes some getting used to for some readers.

"...Through tremendously skilled writing, the layers of repercussions and consequences of the choices made by those who came before, only to leave..." Read more

"...only issue was within the last dozen or so pages it honestly felt like a re write...." Read more

"...I've read multiple books from her and think she's a great writer. If it had been marketed as YA, I probably would have enjoyed it more...." Read more

"...Overall, an insipid YA read." Read more

7 customers mention "Political content"4 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the political content. Some find it interesting, piecemealing answers and turning tropes on their heads. Others find it boring and overly politicized.

"...Maybe it was meant to be metaphorical? I don’t know. It was an interesting concept, but I also felt the story flowed a little weirdly...." Read more

"...On a much smaller note. While it's not entirely politically opinionated. Only a few instances. Yet they were very intentional points...." Read more

"...wove the history and lore of this story together, piecemealing answers to keep us interested until everything finally comes together in the end...." Read more

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6 customers mention "Execution"3 positive3 negative

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"...next generation to fix and clean, is seen and felt and it’s magnificently terrible...." Read more

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Chilling, Unique Story
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Chilling, Unique Story
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5-4)* Hide-and-Seek Competition* FMC is famously know for a dark past.* Takes place in an abandoned theme park in the middle of nowhere (closest thing for miles is a VERY small town)* Everyone has a story.First off, can we talk about this cover?! 😍I was so excited to read this one. I mean - a thriller that takes place in an abandoned theme park? Sign me up!IMO: The first 1/2 - 2/3 was amazing! (I’d say 4.5-5 ⭐️s good!) I was truly enjoying it and had no idea where the storyline was going. There’s all this mystery (everyone is acting suspicious) and it’s just creepy enough to have you in suspense/on the edge of your seat.But - and it pains me to write this - the last third just became so chaotic (like those memes where everyone is running around screaming, somethings on fire, and someone’s crying in the corner…it’s just a lot to absorb). When you finally realize what’s going on it felt a little out of left field. And then it just ends.That’s not to say it’s ‘bad’- the writing is done well and the storyline is unique. It may be more a ‘me’ issue in the last part than the book itself. I may pick this one back up later for a reread and see if it sits differently in my 🧠.Disclaimer Note: I finished this book towards the end of 2022 and wrote a short review, but I felt this one deserved a full review so here we are.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
    Hide by Kiersten White sucked me in from the first line to the viciously perfect end. What began as a skim of the beginning ended with me staying up waaaaay too late and waking up waaaay too early to consume this story in all of its glory. I knew from the dedication that this was going to be intense and it so is, it so perfectly is.

    “To the youngest generations we’ve tasked with saving us all: You shouldn’t have to. I’m so sorry.”

    I loved this book, the social commentary simmering underneath, is a scream that sinks its fangs under your skin. Intensely character-based, with elements of horror and the beauty of being human and finding your way back to choosing and wanting to live. It is found family, the sweetest subtle romance, friendship, and sacrifice.

    “Just because she shouldn’t have to be so damn strong doesn’t mean that she isn’t.”

    Through tremendously skilled writing, the layers of repercussions and consequences of the choices made by those who came before, only to leave behind a mess for the next generation to fix and clean, is seen and felt and it’s magnificently terrible. This book is one of my favorites of 2022 and will always have a place on my bookshelf. I am hopeful that this could be a movie someday. . .

    The characters will live with me for ages and I’ll always be wondering what happens after the last page. Stupendous, intense, can’t recommend it enough. I’ve already thrown it at my family and told them to read it.

    Also, Mack and Ava are everything. Throw in the friendships formed between characters, it’s just. . .chef’s kiss.

    “But she doesn’t run for Ava. She runs toward Ava, trusting absolutely that Ava will be ready.”
    20 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5-4)

    * Hide-and-Seek Competition
    * FMC is famously know for a dark past.
    * Takes place in an abandoned theme park in the middle of nowhere (closest thing for miles is a VERY small town)
    * Everyone has a story.

    First off, can we talk about this cover?! 😍

    I was so excited to read this one. I mean - a thriller that takes place in an abandoned theme park? Sign me up!

    IMO: The first 1/2 - 2/3 was amazing! (I’d say 4.5-5 ⭐️s good!) I was truly enjoying it and had no idea where the storyline was going. There’s all this mystery (everyone is acting suspicious) and it’s just creepy enough to have you in suspense/on the edge of your seat.
    But - and it pains me to write this - the last third just became so chaotic (like those memes where everyone is running around screaming, somethings on fire, and someone’s crying in the corner…it’s just a lot to absorb). When you finally realize what’s going on it felt a little out of left field. And then it just ends.

    That’s not to say it’s ‘bad’- the writing is done well and the storyline is unique. It may be more a ‘me’ issue in the last part than the book itself. I may pick this one back up later for a reread and see if it sits differently in my 🧠.

    Disclaimer Note: I finished this book towards the end of 2022 and wrote a short review, but I felt this one deserved a full review so here we are.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5-4)

    * Hide-and-Seek Competition
    * FMC is famously know for a dark past.
    * Takes place in an abandoned theme park in the middle of nowhere (closest thing for miles is a VERY small town)
    * Everyone has a story.

    First off, can we talk about this cover?! 😍

    I was so excited to read this one. I mean - a thriller that takes place in an abandoned theme park? Sign me up!

    IMO: The first 1/2 - 2/3 was amazing! (I’d say 4.5-5 ⭐️s good!) I was truly enjoying it and had no idea where the storyline was going. There’s all this mystery (everyone is acting suspicious) and it’s just creepy enough to have you in suspense/on the edge of your seat.
    But - and it pains me to write this - the last third just became so chaotic (like those memes where everyone is running around screaming, somethings on fire, and someone’s crying in the corner…it’s just a lot to absorb). When you finally realize what’s going on it felt a little out of left field. And then it just ends.

    That’s not to say it’s ‘bad’- the writing is done well and the storyline is unique. It may be more a ‘me’ issue in the last part than the book itself. I may pick this one back up later for a reread and see if it sits differently in my 🧠.

    Disclaimer Note: I finished this book towards the end of 2022 and wrote a short review, but I felt this one deserved a full review so here we are.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
    Book was good entertainment, I don't read too many books but I found this one to be entertaining and kept me wanting to read it to what's about to happen. The storyline didn't go in the direction I thought it was going to go but it was still a good storyline. Recommended
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
    Hide is a different take on a simple kids game that takes a dark turn fast. The characters are relatable and the story is compelling. My one and only issue was within the last dozen or so pages it honestly felt like a re write. Like the author had an original direction but then changed it last minute. Granted it was still good, but none the less makes me wonder.

    I would 100% recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
    Struggled between a 3 and a 4 star rating. Was definitely a fun read, but I didn’t understand the ending. Maybe it was meant to be metaphorical? I don’t know. It was an interesting concept, but I also felt the story flowed a little weirdly. Also was confused sometimes and way too many minor characters that I couldn’t keep up with. Still a fun read though!

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  • HorrorFan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Novel
    Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2024
    Exciting and well written. Loved the characters.
  • Robert S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced palate cleanser
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2024
    I picked this up ready to spend a few days sat on trains and wanted a quick read. This was perfect for that.

    It's a hide and seek thriller with a supernatural element and goes really hard into the chilling, creeping sense of dread as competitors start to vanish.

    The pacing is fast, the descriptions are excellent and I really enjoyed the characters.

    The reason this gets 4 instead of 5 stars is the ending. It's so abrupt that it really feels like a final "wrap-up" chapter is missing. I turned the page and all of a sudden it was the Acknowledgements section.

    That being said I really enjoyed reading this and it got me through a few days of travelling. Would highly recommend for a fast-paced palate cleanser.
  • Marie-Pierre
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bonne histoire.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2022
    J’ai bien apprécié le moment ☺️
  • Barbara Marshall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rollercoaster ride!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024
    Wow - what a rollercoaster of a ride! Loved this book - exciting, plot driven and characters that you care about. Highly recommended!
  • Jill Jemmett
    3.0 out of 5 stars A creepy story
    Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2022
    Would you spend a week in an abandoned amusement park to win $50,000 dollars? That’s the challenge that Mack enters. She lives in a shelter and has nothing to lose, so she decides to enter the challenge along with thirteen other people. Each day the contestants must hide from the “seekers,” with two contestants being “out” each day. However, this is a much darker game than they predicted. They have to figure out how to hide so that they make it out alive.

    This was such a psychologically creepy story. There wasn’t anything actually scary on the page for most of the story, but the threat of some unknown seeker gave the story a spooky atmosphere.

    I wish there was more character development. There were three characters that had full backstories, but the other eleven contestants weren’t as well developed. It would have been helpful to even have a list of the contestants at the beginning so I could tell them apart. I had a higher opinion of this book when I read the acknowledgements at the end. Kiersten White tells her inspiration for writing this book, and it made me understand the terrifying atmosphere in this story.

    Hide is a creepy horror story!

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