I always enjoy this author, so this one gets four stars from me. It was fast paced, a bit wild and twisted and full of untrustworthy characters.

The twists were nothing mind blowing, but I did feel like they were well placed and added to the story. It was a very entertaining read. Think high stakes game of hide and go seek for money, except in this game everything that could go wrong, does. Each character has a back story and a past and a reason for wanting to participate in the game which, for me, added to the story. I would recommend giving this one a try!

This was a solid thriller, but I wasn't as connected with the story or characters as I wanted to be. I really enjoyed the writing style, though, and would be interested in reading more from this author!

After really loving Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six and loving it, I really wanted to love this one but I just couldn’t get into it. I tried but dnf’ed at 20%

This was okay. The premise was too far fetched. The characters were too much. There was too much of too many of the negatives to be as enjoyable as most of Unger’s other books

I always enjoy this authors books! I don't know that you could offer me enough money to willing engage in hide-and-seek, in an old hotel, on an island. This just sounds like a recipe for disaster. But, that is what our characters are up to! This story is told from multiple points of view. And, as usual, the twist at the end surprised me. I will always be willing to read one of Lisa Unger's books!

A thrill ride from the start as this novel takes you to an Island with a little twist. The twist is that you need to last all night in a haunted house as you play hide and seek with other contestants. Adele is a single mom seeking a way to earn some money to help her with her financial struggles. Her son convinces her to become a new internet influencer, as he follows the extreme adventure of Mavrick Dillian online. What starts as a publicity stunt to get rich for Mavrick and Adle quickly turns into a fight to survive. As her son communicates with her across the ocean, she will have to give all she has to get to the end of this game. A fun read with an interesting concept that isn't far off in today's reality TV shows. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is a thrill seeker.

This story was so well done and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy reading from this author and I'm looking forward to the next book. The plot was really well explored and I enjoyed the overall story. The characters were great and I was able to dive myself into this book. It was well done and I highly recommend.

When influencers take part in an extreme game of hide and seek on a remote island in a dilapidated hotel - things take a turn from a simple game into a test of their survival skills. We see the lengths people will go to maintain their online personas, build follower base and ultimately profit from it. Fast paced and enjoyable.

I expected a fun, game driven plot set around hide-and-seek in an abandoned island hotel, but the game felt more as a backdrop. The focus shifted to character drama and hidden secrets, sidelining the main premise. Told through multiple POVs…some more irritating than others and for me..:the mystery was predictable. I liked Adele, but she faded into the background as the Extreme Team’s drama took over. There were a few entertaining moments, but I had to push myself through.

This was my first read from this author and I'm not sure how. The cover and hype i'd seen is what made me request, but i found myself really enjoying the story. I can't wait to read another--thanks for the gifted copy!

This multi-POV story features single mom Adele who travels to a remote island in the Atlantic to participate in an extreme game of hide-and-seek hosted by Maverick Dillan and his company Extreme Games and Insane Challenges. So what can go wrong? This was a quick read, locked room mystery with a mysterious disappearance. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the storyline of an abandoned wife and kids and an online viewing platform of extreme adventure but the chilling setting made for a great backdrop for fear and dread. if you are looking for a heart-pounding thriller that combines the high-stakes tension of a survival game with the dark underbelly of social media spectacle pick this book up!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
The book was decent. We have a game of hide and seek, where the last person standing can win some money. How easy would that be? A group of people comes together on an island from different backgrounds, though the one who really plays a big part is a single mother, Adele. After her husband disappears after some wrong choices in life, Adele is trying to make ends meet the best she can, so when the opportunity arrives, she jumps at it with the help of her son. Now, with the game going on, her son, on the other hand, plays video games, and we get to see what is going on with that. I will say I did assume that the person her son was playing with was someone close.
I think the author did a great job of having the island come across as spooky and mysterious.
I did like the element of surprise with who was planning on taking Maverick down; it was one I was not expecting.
Overall, a decent story. I would have liked more of the hide-and-seek game going on, but that may have made the story too long.

The ultimate game of hide and seek, with million dollar stakes. A ‘haunted’ estate on Falcao island where survival comes with high risks. Mom Adele is surviving on zero income with her two teens since her husband is hiding from the law.
If she can win this dangerous game the money would be her saving grace. Intense characters and some twists to keep you on your toes.

This was a great read! My first book by Lisa Unger and I definitely will be going back into her catalog for more! A new favorite author!

I appreciated the intriguing premise of this book: a group of social media influencers gathers on an island in Portugal to participate in a game. As the story unfolds, the game takes an unexpected turn, leading to a thrilling and chaotic sequence of events that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

I tried picking this up a few times but could not get into the story. I really wanted to like this one - I've read many books by one of the authors and loved their books, so thought I would enjoy this one, but sadly this was not the case for this one.

Giving it 1 star because I had to give a star rating.

Thank you for this early copy! I would rate this is 2.5/5. I was interested enough to finish, but had a hard time getting into it. Once I figured out who all the characters were, since there were so many, I enjoyed it a lot more. I did love the idea of an extreme hide and seek game, but I wish the story had been more focused on that instead of everything else.

Everyone wants to be an influencer these days. These main characters are no different. Extreme is doing another Hide and Seek game, with the winner winning a million dollars. The contestants are internet influencers with a variety of followers and types of content. Cody was a survivalist. Melinda is the youngest person to climb 7 of the highest summits in the world. And, Adele is a mom with exercise content.

This season of Extreme Hide and Seek is located on an isolated island, in a falling down luxury hotel, with locals that are less than pleased that this is happening. On top of all the safety issues, there's a massive storm on the way, drama, and a possible extra person on the island.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, but didn't love it. I found at times the story jumped back and forth without a warning and sometimes felt lost. I love multiple POVs, but there was a lot going on at times.

Thank you to Netgalley, Lisa Unger, and the publishers for this free ebook. This review is 100% my own and honest opinion.

This book kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next! A wild ride that keeps you guessing what's gonna happen next. Highly recommend picking this book up you won't be disappointed 5 stars.

Charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer Maverick Dillan invites you to the ultimate game of hide-and-seek. But as the players gather on Falcao Island, the event quickly spirals into a chilling test of survival. A storm rages as a deadly threat stalks the contestants, turning the challenge into something far more sinister than the social media stunt it was intended to be....

I love Lisa Unger books - and was very excited for this one! I think like her other books there was a great premise and very strong writing. The social media depiction was on point, and I liked how caught up the influencers were for fame and money. It did lack a little bit in the thriller department. I was hoping for more creepy island vibes and less of the confusing POV/multiple storylines. If you want a slow burn with a fun setting, lot's of secrets and strange pacing, then this one's for you!