The Other Side of Midnight was a quick and enjoyable read. Simone St. James is one of those authors who consistently delivers when I’m in the mood for a creepy ghost story, and this time she added a historical twist that really worked for me.
Set in 1925 London, this book combines murder mystery, paranormal elements, and romance into a story that kept me turning the pages. One thing I especially liked was the way the psychic elements were handled. Instead of the typical “ghost appears to a random person” storyline, Ellie serves as a true conduit between the living and the dead. The way Ellie, the ghosts, and the psychic abilities all intertwined felt fresh and different from other paranormal books I’ve read.
The London setting added a lot to the atmosphere. There was an underlying sense of uncertainty and danger that fit the story perfectly. While the aftermath of the Great War plays a role in the book, I found myself wishing it had been woven into the story a bit more deeply, as it was in some of St. James’s other novels.
I also really enjoyed the romance. James was exactly the kind of flawed, complicated hero I tend to love—damaged by his past but still charming, confident, and surprisingly sweet. The fact that he and Ellie had a bit of history added extra chemistry to their relationship, and I loved watching their partnership develop throughout the investigation.
My only complaint is that I wanted a little more romantic tension before they finally got together. The chemistry was definitely there, but I would have loved a bit more build-up before the payoff.
Overall, this was another solid paranormal mystery from Simone St. James. If you enjoy historical settings, ghostly mysteries, psychic abilities, and a touch of romance, this one is definitely worth picking up.
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