Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this book in exchange for a honest review!

I throughly enjoyed this story. I appreciate how much the author poured aspects of themselves into the book and I just could tell that there was such a personal touch as I was reading. I found all of the characters to be well written and dynamic, I even was surprised at times to see how much detail was put into each individual character (such as some of the characters interests and how they lit up discussing them). I could feel for all of them so much and I loved getting to go along on this journey with them.

A story about loss, forgiveness, chaos, and finding light through darkness. This intense story, about how four teens from different social groups come together to survive their perilous journey by opening up their secrets to each other and learning to accept themselves, will leave you wanting more from Hyde.

I really wanted to like this. I enjoy the framework of the “Breakfast Club” type story. But I’ve read a couple books like this within the last year and I guess I feel it’s kind of overdone.

I never really connected with the characters, although I did appreciate Indie’s quiet strength.

I liked the setting and nature metaphors, but honestly I couldn’t wait for this book to be finished so I could move onto something more realistic.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I wanted so badly to like this book. I was so excited to read it! The premise is one that I fall for again and again: a group of teens who think they have each other perfectly boxed in are forced to spend time with one another and ultimately realize that they're not so different after all. Basically, I'll pick up any book that resembles The Breakfast Club. Based on the summary, I figured that What the Other Three Don't Know would be The Breakfast Club, but in the wilderness. 


It was, essentially, but it was not done well. The dialogue had me cringing and thinking, "nobody actually talks like this!" The characters lacked growth and there didn't seem to be any reason for Indie, the protagonist, to go from not wanting anything to do with Skye, the soccer player, to it "feeling right" to sit so she was leaning against him. This is just an example that likely doesn't make much sense out of context of the book; don't worry, it doesn't make much sense in context either.

This was a very interesting story. The style was such that even when things were intense the pace felt slow. I read it in an afternoon and enjoyed it, but would have loved it to have more depth and character development. It told of the characters’ flaws and events in the past and present, but didn’t really spend much time on feelings.

I wanted more at the end to know what would happen to the characters, but did like the transformation and forgiveness that took place. Also, it was very good to be reminded that we really don’t know most people and understand why they do what they do. We all have secrets or things that most people don’t understand.

Content: violence/injury due to nature, mention of teen suicide, handful of mild swear words, mention of bullying.

3.5 Stars

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I found this story engaging but also hard to get through. I got distracted a lot during this book because I felt like it didn't really pull me in.

Overall, the premises of this book is great, but I felt like it was missing a LOT.

This is one of those books that you keep reading to the end to see how things work out. I thought it was a great young adult read exploring grief, forgiveness, and making oneself vulnerable to others. It shows that when we open up to others we can form friendships in unlikely places. I love the challenge the author posed in his author's note at the end to be who we are, not hide behind who others think we are or want us to be.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lately I have seen so many books who are trying to capture the chemistry that the movie "The Breakfast Club" has. Karen McManus was close in her "One of Us is Lying" but one of my favorite were books by Christopher Pike (The Weekend, Chain Mail etc) This one tried. It really did but it fell flat.

This deals with 4 students (two boys and two girls) who have to go rafting as a requirment for a class they will be taking once school starts up again. Of course they all fit into a "stereotype" , a loner, a jock, and outsider and an Instagram influencer which I guess is the new way of saying a popular one. While there were some positive points to the book, I liked the message of acceptance but because I couldn't connect with any of the characters, I just couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to.

Indie lives with her Grandpa after her father leaves and her mother dies in a rafting accident. Indie was assigned for a class trip on the same river and is not sure she can do this.

"Everything and everyone deserves to be sought after and known."

This story reminded me of The Breakfast Club! I really enjoyed this novel.
Thank you to Publisher and NetGalley for this eARC

* Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. *

This book is a little bit Breakfast Club, a little bit The River, and a little bit One of Us is Lying. I loved all three of those so this intrigued me. The beginning was a bit slow, but I was interested in Indie and her story. I didn't really get invested in the other characters or find Indie's newfound bond with them believable. It just felt too rushed. I did enjoy the action/survival sequence toward the end though.

Overall, this was a meh read for me.

When I selected this book on Netgalley, I wasn't sure what to expect. I loved that it was set in the state that I love above all others.

This coming of age story follows Indie. Indie lives with her grandpa after her parents' deaths. She is trying to cope with the loss of her mom on the river that she has been assigned for a class trip. She doesn't think she is ready, but the trip is for a class that she really wants to take and so she goes accompanied by three classmates. Their guide turns out to be the man she blames for her mother's death.

The book talks about the truths we all hide and talks about what we show the world. I was definitely emotionally invested in these characters. I couldn't put it down, but it wasn't an easy read emotionally. There is some definite emotional meat in this book and it addresses some things that the characters were forced to face as they had been avoiding. Ultimately it is about friendship, truth, and forgiveness.

I think this book is important in that it shows that we do not have the whole picture not even with the people that we think we know.

I really liked this book. 2 girls, 2 guys on a school camping/rafting trip. Some harrowing experiences, some coming out of their shells and i guess finding themselves or even choosing their new paths for senior year. In parts my heart ached for the main character Indie, and others it soared for her. I read this book all in a day and was putting off things so i could finish it. Great book that I will definitely look for this author again.

A very quick read with a wonderful message. I only wish I knew more about rafting and climbing because I think I really would have appreciated that additional layer to this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

An interesting story idea that I feel wasn't executed as well as it could have been. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an ARC egalley.

Thank you for the opportunity to review What the Other Three Don't Know! I truly enjoyed the story and am excited to feature it on my blog.

To me, what was most intriguing were the relationships between characters and their development as the narrative progressed. The characters felt very genuine throughout, progressing from angsty teenagers to less-angsty teenagers who saw a little bit more good in life than before. I was intrigued by the relationship between Indie and Skye and would've liked to see their connection grow a little bit more, but this wasn't a huge issue for me. I"m a romance fiend and love a good romantic subplot, but I also see how this novel didn't necessarily warrant that kind of heat. The characters are what shine, and I got to see their growth in its entirety.

I also loved the descriptions of the beauty and raw power of nature. It's very clear to me that Hyde loves spending time in nature or is a fantastic researcher because the details were so interesting. From what little backpacking, climbing, and rafting I've done, everything seemed to pass muster for me. The way Hyde described Hells Canyon transported me into the story and has me wanting to go sit outside and take in the world aorund me. Having that kind of eye is a gift, and then having the ability to reproduce that feeling in an entirely different environment is something special.

As I was reading, I did notice that the four main characters started to blend together. They were about 60% distinctive, but in scenes where there weren't many dialogue tags or multiple characters were speaking, I sometimes had trouble discerning who was who. I would've liked to see the characters be a little bit more individual and develop their own speaking patterns and personalities.

Again, thank you for this review copy. All the best, Annie.

I really liked this book. I liked how the characters all shared their secrets without receiving a huge intolerant reaction, which I think is far more reflective of young people today. So often a story seems to centre around the apparent horror of whatever is revealed but actually these kids just accepted these things as no big deal.

I enjoyed the story and found it to be nicely paced - not too quick but at no point dull- and the descriptions of the surroundings were good.

My only.issues with the book - and this is why I haven't given it the full five stars- are as follows: a lot of climbing and rafting technical language that was lost on me as I don't know masses about either sport; a few continuity issues, for example a character leaving an area, only to be taken from the same area a paragraph or so later; a few fairly crucial items being lost but then seeming to magically reappear without explanation; the dog being 'him' at the start and 'her' by the end. This said, I did really enjoy the book.

Thanks to Net Galley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC of this book. My first impression was great. It means a lot to me when an author can catch my attention right away! It is about Four teenagers on a river trip, with each of them having their own story and struggles. I liked Indie from the start a lot, and found her struggles real and relatable. I like how her memories of her mom make an impact on her along the way. The other characters i didn’t care about as much. I love YA books, and I have teenagers and listen to them talk to their friends all the time and I have to say that they don’t talk like these kids. So that made the story less appealing as it went on. Maybe if I were a teenager I would appreciate it more.

I think it's great that so many books that has focus on mental health, gets published, but this one fell kind of flat to me.
I had high hopes for it, but i did not warm up to Indie and was mostly annoying by her narrating, and i just felt meh about the whole book. But i am glad, i gave it a try.

In comparison to other YA novels,What the Other Three Don’t Know is unique from a stylistic perspective. It’s in first person retrospective, which is common in adult literature but rarely used in teen literature. This novel is very descriptive and contains a lot of good metaphors and similes. I also liked the references to physics and math. Some of the dialogue exchanges are amusing.
All four teen characters grow as individuals throughout the trip. I liked Shelby and Wyatt.
Unfortunately, the romance between Indie, the protagonist, and another character is forced and rushed due to how abruptly it progresses. A particular revelation about Skye makes him irredeemable.
Occasionally, the writing veers into purple prose. At times, the dialogue can be unnatural.
However, this novel still has merit as it comes in a different package than a typical YA novel..

I received a physical ARC for this one and have greatly enjoyed the way the novel handled dealing with grief so far. It was nuanced and felt so real in its complexity. Also appreciated the positive and thoughtful queer representation, which is especially meaningful since it's coming from Shadow Mountain Publishing. Haven't finished it quite yet but will post finished thoughts on Goodreads.