Reviews

Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James

deerbrook's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

wyntercreations's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

alicetheowl's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. Nice gothic horror/mystery, with a narrative heavily influenced by its setting of 1921 Great Britain. I guessed a couple of the twists, but they were beautifully and unexpectedly delivered. I adored the main perspective character, Jo. She sees straight through bullshit, and isn’t afraid to call people on it.

mcipher's review against another edition

3.0

So very gothic and atmospheric. Tortured heroine, mental illness, isolated haunted house, mysterious war heroes…. It’s got the whole shebang

julshakespeare's review against another edition

5.0

4.75/5 stars. Full review to come!

the_horror_maven's review against another edition

5.0

I've been reading all of Simone St. James' books with a friend, and this one was by far my favorite! The atmospheric vibes were gorgeous, the romance palpable, the spooky elements classic and gothic, and a few twists I didn't see coming! I also adored the mental health rep for severe mental illnesses, as I don't see this often as someone living with schizoaffective disorder, and it made me feel seen. The cross-over this book had with Silence for the Dead was also fantastic, and even though you don't HAVE to read that one first, I highly recommend it.

I could really tell that St. James put her whole heart into this one, unlike some of her other ones, *side eyes Murder Road*, and it was beautiful to see. She really does this historical time period between the world wars so well.

erinsudduth's review against another edition

4.0

Another great story from Simone St. James!

danaegele's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

booksuzi54's review against another edition

4.0

A good gothic mystery with romance, ghosts, villians, and heroes. I enjoyed the narration of this book as it made the suspense more thrilling. It is set during the WWI era and reflects some men's attitudes toward women that are not accepted in today's society---this history makes me more appreciative of advancements women have made. I enjoyed the read.

christyboyer5's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0