54 pages 1 hour read

Lucy Score

Things We Hide From the Light

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score, set in the fictional town of Knockemout, Virginia, Police Chief Nash Morgan struggles to recover emotionally and psychologically from a near-fatal shooting. His path to healing begins when he meets Lina, an insurance investigator specializing in recovering stolen property, who is in town to investigate the car theft ring connected to his shooting. Together, they navigate their respective traumas and burgeoning relationship, finding solace and strength in each other. The novel addresses themes like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, love, and community. Note: The book discusses experiences of serious trauma.

Reviews & Readership

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Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score blends romance and mystery, garnering praise for its engaging plot and witty dialogue. Readers appreciate the strong character development and emotional depth. However, some noted pacing issues and predictable elements. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance who enjoy a mix of suspense.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Things We Hide From the Light?

An ideal reader for Lucy Score's Things We Hide From the Light enjoys contemporary romance novels with elements of suspense and emotional depth. Fans of Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us or Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook will likely find this book compelling. This reader appreciates complex characters and heartwarming, yet tumultuous, love stories.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Topics

Love / Sexuality

Relationships

Trauma / Abuse / Violence

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Emotions/Behavior: Love