What the Other Three Don’t Know by Spencer Hyde is a thoughtful and emotionally rich novel that explores friendship, love, and personal identity. The story follows four high school seniors, each grappling with their own struggles and secrets, as they navigate their final year together. The central focus is on the dynamic between these friends, especially the relationship between Noah, the quiet and introspective narrator, and his three friends, each of whom has their own hidden depths.

I think the author does a great job capturing the complexities of friendship and how people often hide parts of themselves, even from those closest to them. The narrative is told from Noah’s perspective, and his journey toward understanding himself and his relationships is heartfelt and relatable. The pacing is smooth, with moments of humor, tension, and vulnerability that keep the story engaging.

A super engaging young adult novel about four teens on a wild whitewater rafting trip. Each of them is dealing with their own issues and secrets, and this adventure forces them to face their fears and trust each other.

The story is told from multiple perspectives, which makes it easy to connect with each character. They’re all really well-written and feel like real people you could know. The plot moves quickly and keeps you hooked.

One thing I really appreciated is how the book handles mental health. It’s done in a way that feels real and respectful, showing the importance of support and understanding. Hyde’s writing makes you feel all the emotions the characters are going through, and there are some beautiful, memorable lines.

The descriptions of the rafting trip are vivid and intense, making you feel like you’re right there with the characters. The whole journey is about more than just surviving the river; it’s about facing your inner struggles and finding strength in friendship.

I think anyone who likes stories about personal growth and friendship will love this book. It’s touching, thought-provoking, and leaves you thinking about it long after you finish.

There was a lot of talk about loss, sexuality and social stereotypes. Indie is the main character who struggles with the loss of her mother. She thinks going on a trip will help but I found the popular girl shelby to be more likeable.

This book was a “middle of the road” book for me, so to speak. It wasn’t remarkable but it wasn’t terrible, it was fine. It may have not been the best fit for me, but I would still recommend to a friend.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and the author Spencer Hyde. This was an okay read about 4 teenagers keeping secrets from each other. It. was just okay. But as you know, lies fester and make life worse. They went on. a rafting trip (adventure) and things just went crazy.

So I originally received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review of this book. Then I read from reviews and decided meh. However, I finally picked it up as I told them I would read it so I did. I actually had help from the audiobook too. I enjoyed that each of these kids were not prefect. Like each had a decent issue. However, the main thing I read in reviews and agree with is there is NO flipping way the school would make a girl go on a raft when her mother died white water rafting. Like none. So for that I do not agree on the premise. But I like that it had the different types of people finally able to overcome things and be friends. Overall a decent read just not fully my jam.

DNF. Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this early copy! I decided to not keep reading this one, it was not for me. Thanks!

Actual Rating: 2.5

I was looking forward to reading "What the Other Three Don't Know" by Spencer Hyde. The premise was good and I was definitely intrigued. The book itself just fell a little flat to me, which was disappointing.This was a book that I really struggled to finish. I read a bit, put it down, and even considered not finishing it. I really didn't connect with the characters and the pacing was slow.

This book was...a lot. And that lot sadly wasn't good lol. Honestly I did not finish it because I'm no longer sloughing through books or activities I don't care for. Things I enjoy should not feel like a chore and this very much did. I just could not warm up to the story or the characters and it stopped being fun for me halfway through.

Thanks very much to the publisher and Netgalley for this copy of my ARC.

This book had a lot of potential, but in the end fell flat for me. The idea of the plot was a good idea, but in the long run it just didn't live up to where I feel it could have been taken. Young adult stories are hit or miss for me and this one was a miss.

This book is one that I'm torn on. The premise is interesting but the writing style isn't something for me. Full review to come hopefully!

I enjoyed reading several aspects of this book! The pacing was wonderful, characters were well drawn, and the reading experience on the whole was delightful.

For me the story dragged a bit, but I can see how it would appeal to students who have not necessarily grown up on a diet of The Breakfast Club and all the similar tales of misfits thrown together.

This was a fun read about a group of teens that appear to have nothing in common, but are able to find connections during their forced togetherness. It is also about learning what you are capable of, but also about never fully realizing what anyone else is going through. This is a great read for teens .

I am such a sucker for romance stories, stories with mental health advocacy, a survivalist story, and someneitty banter.

This book had all of that, but even with all of those components it fell a tad flat for me.

The romance was rushed, the plot wasnt the strongest, and at times it was hard to want to keep going.

I hate to say that because I know this is the life work of someone who put in great effort to create it. I do recognize though that it is my ability as a reader to be honest about my feelings about a book. Ultimately this one wasnt for.

Thank you Shadow Mountain and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this. All opinions are my own.

The idea was nice, and the characters likeable. It just didn't have the strongest plot and I skimmed through quite a bit of it.

The premise of this story was fantastic! The characters were so unique and distinct, and I loved their development throughout the story. They're relatable, well-written, and incredibly realistic -- Hyde definitely knows how to convey the teenage experience in a successful way!

The river puns were also so, so great. I'm a sucker for all things punny, and this story was filled with so many wise-cracking river jokes... it was amazing :)

The pacing seemed a little off -- the romance progressed *slightly* too quickly, in my opinion, and I found the beginning a little hard to get into -- but once the story got going, I was hooked.

Plus, the mental health representation was so well done in this story; kudos to Hyde for portraying it in such a poignant, successful way!

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

I loved the idea of this story and the characters. I felt the story was a little rushed but it gave the frantic emergency vibe. I loved the detail and authenticity of each student and their backstory. I liked the closure the trip allowed for Indie but felt very sad she lost her mother's ring. I would have loved to see more about the kids once the trip ended. Maybe a quick jump into the future at the end of the book would have satisfied this but I would also read a sequel!

Y'all know I love a romance, but the one here really fell flat for me and felt unnecessary. I loved the premise for this story, but the execution didn't really work in the end. It's your typical "characters from different cliques" put together and forced to interact, but there's nothing particularly special about it.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read and review this title. I will review this title at a different date.