Name: The Mesmerist
ISBN: 9781328498007

Ronald L. Smith

Dickens meets Ransom Riggs in this chillingly suspenseful middle grade novel set in supernatural Victorian England that is "certain to please." (Publishers Weekly)

The Mesmerist

In 1860s England, Spiritualism-communicating with the dead- is all the rage. Thirteen-year-old Jess and her mother make a decent living as sham Spiritualists . . . until they discover that it's not a sham after all. She really can talk to the dead. Dickens meets Stephen King meets Ransom Riggs in this chillingly suspenseful middle grade Victorian Gothic horror novel from the author of Hoodoo.

Erin Pitstra

3.5 stars

It felt a little rushed at times, but was still a fun quick read!

Zoe Smolen

This is a cute middle grade book! I would have loved it as a child, and would definitely consider purchasing it for the children in my family. The characters were cute and the book managed to keep a whimsical tone despite being spooky. It even has some fun science thrown in!

Thanks to NetGalley for free copy on exchange for an honest review.

The Mesmerist

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