I honestly didn’t expect to love The House of Lost Whispers as much as I did, but it completely pulled me in. The atmosphere was incredible — creepy enough to keep me hooked, but not so scary that I couldn’t sleep after reading (which is honestly the perfect balance for me).

The story had such a good mix of mystery, emotion, and a little bit of magic. I really connected with the characters too — they weren’t perfect, but that made them feel so real. I found myself actually caring about what happened to them, which doesn’t always happen for me with books like this.

Overall, it was such a good read. If you like books that are a little spooky, a little heartfelt, and totally absorbing, you’ll probably love this one too. Definitely one of my favorite reads lately!

I like the author and have read several of her books. This one was again a nice and to the end very captivating story. The start was interesting and I liked the idea of a „ghost“ in the tower. That’s why I was a bit disappointed by the middle part, as it was a bit slow and long for the pushing the story forward. I understand why it had to be like it is, but at that time it was simply not that enjoyable. So that is the reason why I rated the book with 4 stars. Everything else was perfect: the characters and their development, the historical background, and the style. I will certainly keep an eye out for the next book by the author!

Olivia goes to live with her guardians after losing her parents on the Titanic. This book follows Olivia and her new family as the war breaks out and life changes.
This felt like an epic story and I loved it! I loved Olivia and her vivid imagination. It was happy, sad, magical and I couldn’t put it down! Definitely recommend!

Other than historical fiction, which is a personal favourite of mine, I had no idea what to expect from this book. I knew I had read rave reviews of her previous books, but that didn’t help other than reassure me that I would enjoy the writing style.
The story is set before and during the First World War and touches on the tragedy surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The Synopsis provides a good background and sets the tone for the book. The key element is that Olivia, a young orphan since the sinking of the Titanic, hears a man's voice through the tower walls where she’s decided to sleep while at her guardian’s estate. Although the voice is coming through the wall, his reality is different to hers, as on his timeline, the Titanic didn’t sink, and her fiancé wasn’t killed in the war.
The story unfolds against a backdrop of love and loss, while still holding onto the slim hope of a happy ever after for them. Olivia wants nothing more than to marry and start a family, and her tender age is obvious as she initially looks to the household staff for a connection.
As the years pass and war breaks out, Olivia’s attention shifts to her guardian’s sons, and she soon finds herself falling in love. The voice through the wall is all but forgotten as her life moves on. Sadly, heartbreak is never far away during wartime, and she returns to the tower, comforted by the memories.
The cast of characters is beautifully imagined, and I could honestly feel the heartbreaking anguish as war and tragedy came to the fore. The details of the descriptions gave me a real sense of time and place. Olivia remained stoic in the face of increasing tragedy, but her character never faltered. Suspending belief in a single timeline came in useful, and I would definitely recommend keeping an open mind as you read.
I loved Olivia and Seth and desperately wanted them to find a way to each other, but if you want to know if that happens, I’m afraid you’ll need to read the book, as I don’t knowingly include spoilers.
Once I fell into Jenni’s writing style, I was instantly drawn to the possibilities that the story presented. The thought that there is an alternative reality to our present experiences. This fabulous book challenges lateral thinking and introduces a new dimension where history can be perceived differently. What if there is a parallel universe where my parents didn’t succumb to dementia?

After reading and enjoying The Ravenswood Witch by this author by this author, requesting this from NetGalley was a no-brainer, and am I ever glad I did. This book was enchanting and very moving. Everyone is aware of the story of the Titanic, and this story is about Olivia, whose parents are passengers on that fateful trip. She finds herself living in the melancholy Merriford Manor and hears a voice in its walls, a mysterious man named Seth, who becomes a lifeline for Olivia. I enjoyed how well the author blended historical fiction with a bit of the paranormal. We have the Titanic tragedy and the First World War as backdrops.

Olivia is sucked into this relationship with Seth because of all her losses and her uncertain future. They have a connection like no other, and it was this unique take that had me from the get-go. Even though there were barriers to this relationship, their feelings for each other were unmistakable, and I was rooting for them the entire time.

Merriford Manor is a character as well; if these walls could talk, they would tell many secrets. The author’s descriptive writing paints a vivid picture of the home that creates a wonderfully atmospheric setting that fits perfectly with the mystery. The secondary characters, especially the Fairchild family, are well-developed and add to the story well.

This book is more than just a romance, it is a love letter to the strength of the human spirit. This is a truly original tale that was captivating and one I won’t soon forget. This is the perfect book for those who enjoy historical fiction with a dash of magic and a touch of romance. It is a book you will think about for a long time after the whispers vanish.

Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources for my copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third of Jenni’s books I’ve read and just as good as the others. Our MC this time is Olivia who’s parents were amongst the lost souls on the Titanic, she then goes to live with her fathers oldest friend and his family. He has 4 sons who mostly view her as a bit odd and fantastical. This isn’t helped by her reenacting pirate battles and expeditions in the grounds.

She moves into the tower of the house, and within weeks a strange voice is heard through the walls. Over time she finds out this is Seth, who lives in another world the same but different to ours in so many small ways - the Titanic never sank, her parents still alive!

There are 3 stages to this book, before during and after the Great War and things move at an alarming rate through years of turmoil and loss. Seth keeps her sane after and she wants to desperately to meet him, but this seems impossible.

I really enjoyed this novel, so different in ways I’ve never come across before but such a gripping read. I’ve another of Jenni’s to read and can’t wait as I know it’ll be just as good. If you like a bit of imagination and unfulfilled dreams, this is for you.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Jenni Keer for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The House of Lost Whispers coming out April 27, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author. I’m obsessed with learning more about the Titanic. I’ve read several books about it. So I was definitely interested in checking out this book with an alternate universe. I think I got a little lost in the story. I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would. I think I was expecting something different. I would check out other books by this author though.

Thanks to Boldwood Books for the eARC; all opinions are my own.

Wow. What a wonderful book. I wasn't sure going into it if I would like it or not, and now, it's definitely one of my favourite books of the year.
The creation of mirror worlds gave me Doctor Who vibes, which hooked me early on because I am a big DW fan, but the character development of Olivia kept me engaged. That girl has been through A LOT but she remains optimistic, idealistic, a daydreamer. She finds her way through grief, tragedy, love, disappointment, and a myriad of other emotions with a zest for and a commitment to life.

There were a few scenes in which I fully cried - something I don't do often in books - in large part because just as we thought Olivia would get her HEA, it was ripped away from her, but also just the broader societal losses and impacts from the Great War... just devastating.

The magical realism element was so intriguing and wonderful and the way Olivia and Seth fell in love through the wall dividing their mirror worlds was lovely and bittersweet.

A fantastic book.

The House of Lost Whispers is a delightful and romantic story, with an intriguing parallel universe twist.
We've all wondered what would happen if life took a different route and in this case, if the Titanic tragedy wasn't quite as bad... Even though it's set in a tragic time in history, with the Titanic and the First World War, Jenni Keer keeps the tone warm and feelgood . The likeable characters always make you think you're reading about friends. And in a story imbued with hope as well as romance it's a perfect Spring read.

A really good historical read, This is the first book I've read read by this author and it was a fabulous story . When Olivia is orphaned after her parents die on the fateful Titanic she goes to live with her guardians but as she's grieving she hears a voice in her tower bedroom and it's a man called Seth but is this all in her imagination or could it be a reality where the tragedy never happened at all. Such a cleverly written book, beautifully written with fabulous characters and itscso unique that it will keep you hooked from the beginning. I really enjoyed itb

This was an interesting historical fantasy with a unique plot that kept me engaged. The storyline was the strongest part of the book, though I didn't connect with the characters. Overall, it was a good read, and I enjoyed it, though it might not be for everyone.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the e-Arc.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved reading this book.

Olivia, At the age of 13 loses her parents who were aboard the Titanic. We follow her story as she gets used to living differently to what she used to and would be if her parents were still with her.

The way the past and the present coincide was beautifully done. I was pulled into the world of Olivia and all those that were with her.

It was very well written and kept me hooked, turning the pages.

I highly recommend this book.

This is a strange tale. Firstly it is a historical story centered around a girl, Olivia, who becomes an orphan when her parents die in the sinking of the Titanic. Secondly it is a fantasy story when Olivia hears voices coming from inside the wall of her bedroom.. Interesting story.

I was unsure at first how this book would go, but then got swept away with the romance of it.
The differences between the worlds makes your heart ache for each character, finding a family then losing them due to the war, refinding love but through a wall and then finding him in this lifetime.

—A unique story where a young teen is orphaned when her parents die on the Titanic, and the young man she befriends through a sort of time slip.

While odd at times, I did enjoy this story. The ending was also a bit rushed but the premise was enough to keep me intrigued. Check this out next week when it’s released if you’re a fan of WW1 era, magical realism and romance. Thanks NetGalley!

Olivia Davenport was supposed to set sail on the Titanic with her parents, but came down with measles at the last minute, so she was forced to stay behind.. When news of the sinking of the Titanic and the loss of both of her parents reaches Olivia, she is whisked away to her godfather's mansion. The Fairchild's are nothing like her parents - they are very distant and have no idea how to comfort a grieving young lady. Olivia feels alone and friendless - until the day he hears a voice from behind the wall in her tower bedroom, that is. A voice from a man called Seth. It's not until after the heartbreak of war that Olivia discovers that he exists in an overlapping world,- a world where the Titanic never sank, where everything since has been just slightly… different. All Olivia wants is to find a way into his reality. And not just to see the faces of her beloved parents once again. But also to meet Seth. Who might just be the love of her life…

This book was so good. It wasn't an alternate reality story, but rather gave two versions - one of how things really were, and then the version of how things could have been, had the Titanic not met that fate. Then, seeiing all of the choices at different points in time, and where each timeline ended up. It was captvating, heartbreaking at times, and definitely something that I think you will thoroughly enjoy just like I did.

This one was a bit of a disappointment, if I'm honest. It was billed as a time slip novel, and it is, but the first half is more a fairly run-of-the-mill, predictable war story. This does set the scene, but it takes up a lot of the book and I didn't find it terribly enjoyable. The characters are interesting and likeable, but I really wanted to read about the time slip. That does become the focus of the second half, and things pick up, but it's also a bit frustrating and I didn't really get on with some of the choices the characters made. I also found the ending a bit of a let down despite it probably being the only way things could end. I think overall, it's a good historical fiction, but I wanted more time slip and I felt too long was spent setting the scene. If you go in prepared for it to be told in almost two separate parts, then I think you would enjoy it more.

I had an advance copy of this, so thank you to the publishers and Netgalley. My review is entirely voluntary.

The author’s, “ No 23 Burlington Square” was one of my favourite books of last year so I knew I’d enjoy this, and I did!
I think I’d describe it as an Historical, coming of age, feel-good melodrama with a fantasy twist?
The story follows Olivia, a young girl orphaned by the Titanic disaster and sent to live with her godparents & their four sons in a huge landed estate. She grows up amidst the horrors or WW1, dealing with huge amounts of grief. I thought these parts were excellent-the details, the atmosphere of looming war and then the horror of it during and after. Her childhood section of the story gave me Secret Garden vibes.
The fantasy twist comes in when she starts talking to another person on the other side of the wall and they slowly discover that they are from parallel worlds-one where the Titanic disaster never happened but most other aspects of their lives are the same.
I really enjoyed the mystery aspects of the story, especially the gasp out loud twists and thought Olivia was an excellent character full of zest & life. The central love story was lovely and heartwarming and I loved the resolution-for both Olivias and Seths.

Really enjoyed and would recommend. The author has a real gift for dealing with very difficult human emotions in a heartfelt way.

A cleverly written story which is like two books united together. The twists and turns whilst gripping are a challenge to follow at times. Olivias childhood ends with the sinking of the Titanic. She is offered a home with her godparents and enjoys being part of a family. But what if the Titanic didn’t sink? Is it her imagination or is there a parallel world that runs alongside? This book will keep you guessing until the end.

I was really looking forward to this book partly because of the promised mystical dual world element and also its links with the Titanic. The Titanic unfortunately only appears briefly to introduce the split in time. However the author appears to have had other ideas ready to include in this book. There is definitely a Downton Abbey theme going on and the dual world element is there. Not so much initially but more so in the second half of the book. I really enjoyed the feisty character of Olivia. She just came alive whatever was thrown at her. I also enjoyed the way the book was brought to a close (no spoilers). Very intricate, but clever and satisfying. This storyline could have gone badly wrong but on the whole it works and is a very enjoyable read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.