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Hidden
Bronte Hughes lives an ordinary life with a loving family and close circle of friends, until one day when she stands-up to the school bully and is challenged to a dare at Farrow's Mill. It goes disastrously wrong and shatters her reality in the process. A single act leads to a near fatal accident, which sets closely guarded wheels in motion, and leads her to fall for her best friend, Riley. A miscommunication sends them down separate paths, leaving her to face dealing with his rejection, while trying to come to terms with the fact that everything in her world isn't what it seems. She realises her world isn't so flawless after all, when everything starts to unravel around her, and the cracks begin to appear. Can Bronte keep it together, regain her first love, or will he reject her forever? What will happen when she meets Bayer at the mirrored lake? Join Bronte as she begins a journey of self-discovery, learning the truth, which reveals that she is the one who is different from those around her. Follow her story as she learns what her family has worked so hard to conceal from her, and is now set to turn her world upside-down.
- GenresYoung Adult
322 pages, Paperback
First published April 6, 2014
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About the author
Serina Hartwell
1 book171 followersDid you ever have an itch you couldn’t scratch, a feeling that you’re supposed to be doing something else, something bigger with your life? Something that would touch the souls of the rest of mankind and justify your place amongst our fellow men, but you just couldn’t put your finger on what? Well Serina Hartwell spent the best part of 40 years looking for the answer and low and behold, she finished up back where she started, with writing. She sometimes questions why she didn’t just turn in the opposite direction, it would have led her there straight away, but her path led her away from writing when she was just a teenager, because of a lacked of confidence to pursue her dream. Reminiscing one day, the thought occurred to her that if she had found writing back then, she wouldn’t have taken the journeys that led her to write The Hidden Saga.
Her name is Serina Hartwell. She is the mother of two wonderful children, who grew up when she blinked. She is from an average size town in West Yorkshire, England; the same place the Bronte sisters were born, and is from the village in the mill town she wrote about.
Growing up in an industrial town, and coming from a working class background, Serina Hartwell was surrounded by the mills, which were once the life blood of the community. Decrepit and falling into disrepair, they shadowed the place where she lived, serving as a reminder that her town once thrived. She watched as one by one, the mills went out of business and closed, serving to inspire her story, while changing the landscape around her.
Her mother worked in the mills when she was a child. She recalled every night, her father taking her brother and her to the mill to collect their mother and walking home over the lonely beck-side. These trips along the shortcut are embedded throughout Hidden, as her childish imagination finally materialised on the page.
It was only recently that she found her way back to writing. ‘It’s funny how life has a way of bringing you full circle. Today I have the beginnings of something big within my grasp,’ she was quoted as saying.
Follow her journey to becoming an established author. Step into her world and let her take you on a journey...
You can find out more about Serina Hartwell @ http://www.serinahartwell.com/ and http://serinahartwell.info/
Her name is Serina Hartwell. She is the mother of two wonderful children, who grew up when she blinked. She is from an average size town in West Yorkshire, England; the same place the Bronte sisters were born, and is from the village in the mill town she wrote about.
Growing up in an industrial town, and coming from a working class background, Serina Hartwell was surrounded by the mills, which were once the life blood of the community. Decrepit and falling into disrepair, they shadowed the place where she lived, serving as a reminder that her town once thrived. She watched as one by one, the mills went out of business and closed, serving to inspire her story, while changing the landscape around her.
Her mother worked in the mills when she was a child. She recalled every night, her father taking her brother and her to the mill to collect their mother and walking home over the lonely beck-side. These trips along the shortcut are embedded throughout Hidden, as her childish imagination finally materialised on the page.
It was only recently that she found her way back to writing. ‘It’s funny how life has a way of bringing you full circle. Today I have the beginnings of something big within my grasp,’ she was quoted as saying.
Follow her journey to becoming an established author. Step into her world and let her take you on a journey...
You can find out more about Serina Hartwell @ http://www.serinahartwell.com/ and http://serinahartwell.info/
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June 3, 2014
Swap your Twilight twaddle for this Hidden gem!
I would recommend Hidden by Serina Hartwell to any age range interested in strong characters, intriguing fantasy concepts and a sturdy, well-paced plot. It is probably aimed at tween/teens, who should read it; this is a good, strong story of people worth believing in. I liked in particular how immediately you care about the characters and sense there is more depth to the relationships to come in the trilogy.
The book hooked me, I read it quickly, and it kept my interest. Set in Yorkshire, the most beautiful place in England, where the people are beautiful and tough, this book does justice to my hometown, the people and the history, as well as the folklore. The blend of culture, the mill-speak beside American slang was quirky and real at the same time. I rate Bukowski and Lessing most highly, just to give you context.
I have never read Twilight (I have kept up with literary commentary however, and am one of those feminists too so…) the subservience of Bella is in stark contrast with Bronte from Hidden. I want bite from female characters, and Hidden gives that in great spoonfuls! Bronte has no self-pity, she is so much wiser than poor Bella; I wish I could swap every copy of Twilight for Hidden and help women have more faith they can achieve things themselves. Here is a female character I can appreciate, surrounded by refreshingly normal interactions, amid some strange goings-on, that help to define and engage her real personality. In Hidden is a young girl with powers; she is not waiting for a man to help her, but she loves too, and that is real. Her Grandma kicks ass also.
Not sure what to buy a young boy or girl for fear of nasty suggestions? Buy them Hidden.
Well done Serina. Wonderful first book. Keep them coming!
I would recommend Hidden by Serina Hartwell to any age range interested in strong characters, intriguing fantasy concepts and a sturdy, well-paced plot. It is probably aimed at tween/teens, who should read it; this is a good, strong story of people worth believing in. I liked in particular how immediately you care about the characters and sense there is more depth to the relationships to come in the trilogy.
The book hooked me, I read it quickly, and it kept my interest. Set in Yorkshire, the most beautiful place in England, where the people are beautiful and tough, this book does justice to my hometown, the people and the history, as well as the folklore. The blend of culture, the mill-speak beside American slang was quirky and real at the same time. I rate Bukowski and Lessing most highly, just to give you context.
I have never read Twilight (I have kept up with literary commentary however, and am one of those feminists too so…) the subservience of Bella is in stark contrast with Bronte from Hidden. I want bite from female characters, and Hidden gives that in great spoonfuls! Bronte has no self-pity, she is so much wiser than poor Bella; I wish I could swap every copy of Twilight for Hidden and help women have more faith they can achieve things themselves. Here is a female character I can appreciate, surrounded by refreshingly normal interactions, amid some strange goings-on, that help to define and engage her real personality. In Hidden is a young girl with powers; she is not waiting for a man to help her, but she loves too, and that is real. Her Grandma kicks ass also.
Not sure what to buy a young boy or girl for fear of nasty suggestions? Buy them Hidden.
Well done Serina. Wonderful first book. Keep them coming!
October 6, 2014
Hidden is definitely a novel that takes you by surprise. Not at all like all of the other novels that are being released today.
I found myself completely engrossed while reading and sooner rather than later I was completely finished with the book, I am very excited for more literature to come from this author and if you're smart you will for sure be on the watch for Ms. Serina Hartwell.
I found myself completely engrossed while reading and sooner rather than later I was completely finished with the book, I am very excited for more literature to come from this author and if you're smart you will for sure be on the watch for Ms. Serina Hartwell.
July 25, 2014
Bronte is a normal girl until the day she and her best friend Riley take a dare to enter a deserted house. Bronte falls through the broking flooring, is seriously injured, and experiences death. She meets her grandfather who tells her to go back to earth and live a long healthy life. He says she is very special. When she wakes, it feels like a vivid dream, but she has changed. Bronte can move objects just by thinking about it, can control the weather, and begins to "travel" in her dreams.
After she almost died, Riley realizes that he loves her. During an emotional moment, he kisses her and is later too embarrassed to continue being friends. It hurts Bronte. As her powers grow she is told the truth about her existence by her Grandmother and she learns to use her powers. She really is a very special girl.
I was impressed with this story. It is well-written and the creative imagination of Serina Hartwell is truly talented. The moments of magic were clearly written with the emotions and thoughts of Bronte giving it realism. I look forward to the next book and hope it comes soon!
After she almost died, Riley realizes that he loves her. During an emotional moment, he kisses her and is later too embarrassed to continue being friends. It hurts Bronte. As her powers grow she is told the truth about her existence by her Grandmother and she learns to use her powers. She really is a very special girl.
I was impressed with this story. It is well-written and the creative imagination of Serina Hartwell is truly talented. The moments of magic were clearly written with the emotions and thoughts of Bronte giving it realism. I look forward to the next book and hope it comes soon!
September 19, 2020
I purchased this book because of the amazing reviews on Amazon and oh boy, they were all right. Such a good book
with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. I couldn't put this down until I ended. This book is so MAGICAL, the story is so special I really enjoyed it. Can't wait for book two! Totally recommended!
with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. I couldn't put this down until I ended. This book is so MAGICAL, the story is so special I really enjoyed it. Can't wait for book two! Totally recommended!
July 25, 2014
Bronte is a normal girl until the day she and her best friend Riley take a dare to enter a deserted house. Bronte falls through the broking flooring, is seriously injured, and experiences death. She meets her grandfather who tells her to go back to earth and live a long healthy life. He says she is very special. When she wakes, it feels like a vivid dream, but she has changed. Bronte can move objects just by thinking about it, can control the weather, and begins to "travel" in her dreams.
After she almost died, Riley realizes that he loves her. During an emotional moment, he kisses her and is later too embarrassed to continue being friends. It hurts Bronte. As her powers grow she is told the truth about her existence by her Grandmother and she learns to use her powers. She really is a very special girl.
I was impressed with this story. It is well-written and the creative imagination of Serina Hartwell is truly talented. The moments of magic were clearly written with the emotions and thoughts of Bronte giving it realism. I look forward to the next book and hope it comes soon!
After she almost died, Riley realizes that he loves her. During an emotional moment, he kisses her and is later too embarrassed to continue being friends. It hurts Bronte. As her powers grow she is told the truth about her existence by her Grandmother and she learns to use her powers. She really is a very special girl.
I was impressed with this story. It is well-written and the creative imagination of Serina Hartwell is truly talented. The moments of magic were clearly written with the emotions and thoughts of Bronte giving it realism. I look forward to the next book and hope it comes soon!
August 29, 2014
This is the sort of book I would buy anyone for a gift.
The book had me hooked straight away.
It's set in Yorkshire and Serina really brings the history of the town out in the book.
She really picked her characters well:-
Take Bronte.....She takes up a dare with her friend Riley and ends up nearly dying.......that's when she see's her granddad.
He's the one who sends her back to earth telling her she is a special someone.
When she wakes up Bronte feels different, she can do things she couldn't do before.
Then there's Riley.........after Bronte almost died in the mill he realises that he loves her and in a very emotional moment kisses her but he then becomes embarrassed and ends there friendship.
I can't say anymore without giving away the storyline, and if your an avid reader like me you hate it when someone does that.
All I can say is Miss Hartwell hurry up with the next one please.
The book had me hooked straight away.
It's set in Yorkshire and Serina really brings the history of the town out in the book.
She really picked her characters well:-
Take Bronte.....She takes up a dare with her friend Riley and ends up nearly dying.......that's when she see's her granddad.
He's the one who sends her back to earth telling her she is a special someone.
When she wakes up Bronte feels different, she can do things she couldn't do before.
Then there's Riley.........after Bronte almost died in the mill he realises that he loves her and in a very emotional moment kisses her but he then becomes embarrassed and ends there friendship.
I can't say anymore without giving away the storyline, and if your an avid reader like me you hate it when someone does that.
All I can say is Miss Hartwell hurry up with the next one please.
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