This is a book that I truly don't know how to review without spoiling anything, and at the same time, I don't feel like anything significant happened until the 75-80% mark. Either way, wasn't my favorite or my cup of tea, and I would give it about a 2.5/5 stars - The genre-bending was a bit beyond my taste, thought others may find it more powerful.

Thank you to Netgalley for this advanced copy. While some of the story was enjoyable I didn’t like the concept or the twist which requires you to majorly suspend your beliefs. It has to do with time travel and is Sci fi which I generally don’t care for so could definitely just be a me thing. I have seen other great reviews

This is a story about the mysteries of love.  We begin the novel by hearing from David Asha, who is writing about his greatest regret in life: being separated from his son, Elliot.  From this sorrow, David starts to tell a story.  We then meet Harriet Kealty, a former police officer who is trying to prove her worth after an unfortunate incident.  From an unexpected source, she learns of David Asha's disappearance -- he was last seen stepping off a cliff.  It is suspected that David killed himself because he could not go on following his wife's untimely death.  Harriet is determined to find out what happened, leading her on an investigation unlike any she has experienced before.

This book is excellent.  It has been emphasized how one best experiences this book knowing as little as possible going into reading it, which I heartily endorse.  With twists and turns, the book will surprise you and make you think.  So that you can experience it fully, I will not say anything beyond that you will not regret picking up this one and reading it all the way to the end.

Strongly recommended!

Thank you to Atria Books, Adam Hamdy, and Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Other Side of Night is one of the books coming out this fall that I was anticipating the most. So much has been built up about the book's "secret" that I was desperate to read it. In the interest of spoilers (and at the publisher's request) I'm keeping my review vague and can't say everything I'd like to about the book. Just know it's best to go into The Other Side of Night blind.

The novel opens with a father, David Asha, telling the reader the story about his sudden separation from his son and the grief and regret he experiences from that event. From there, the story jumps into the life of Harriet "Harri" Kealty, a recently fired police officer who is trying to find her way in the world now that she can't do her job anymore. After she runs into an old man, her life is changed forever.

The Other Side of Night is one of those books that doesn't make sense. Not for a while anyway. As I was reading, I would occasionally go back to the opening chapter with the father to see if I noticed anything new or to see if I could start to piece together anything he said. Ultimately I just sat back and enjoyed the ride.

This book is categorized as a mystery or thriller, but it's really more of a multi-genre novel. It combines elements of mystery, romance, and science fiction. The story is masterfully laid out and told with care and emotion. It ultimately asks the question, what would you do for love?

4 stars
Recommended for fans of: Mysteries, Suspense, Thrillers, Science-fiction, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction

Absolutely loved this book. Rich writing and well thought out characters. Starts off a little slow but once you start getting the hang of the style, you won't want to put it down. This one had so many twists that I did not see coming AT ALL. I almost want to read it over again so I can catch all of the subtle clues strung along the way. Very much recommend this book for suspense/mystery lovers who have a bit of an imagination and want something different!

Loved getting out of my comfort zone and getting read something that made me think! Beginning felt a bit confusing but if you stick with it the turns are worth it!

The publisher and author asked us nit to review any if the plot..so I will just say a well thought out , timely novel, full of love hope and forgiveness.

When I first came across this book, the description was hidden down low and the publisher/author was saying the less you know going in the better. All I knew about it was that it was listed as a mystery/thriller. Of course I had to find out what it was all about. I'm going to keep this review spoiler free.

David Asha, an author tells the story of the biggest regret of his life, his abrupt separation from his son. Harriet Kealty, a former police officer looks for answers after she comes across a "Help Me" plea in a second hand book. Ben Elmys, love of Harriet's life may be involved in it all. And the central question is "What would you sacrifice for love?"

This was a quick read. I was very curious to see where it was going. There were actually a lot of genres mixed into it and it wrapped up nicely. The twist may be polarizing but I liked it (probably because I saw parts of it coming) and there were some touching components to the book overall. I did feel like the ideas were great but maybe the dialogue and the characters could have had more depth.

This is my favorite type of book, one in which you know that something strange and possibly otherworldly is going on, but you can't figure out what it is. Hamdy propels the reader along with great characterization, an interesting plot and the promise of a good twist at the end. He does not disappoint. This is a compelling, intricate read that is very satisfying. I'd highly recommend it.

The book begins with David telling us a story about his biggest regret, leaving his son Elliot.

We soon meet Harriet who is led to David while she is trying to clear her name over a work incident. During her investigation, Harriet finds a book with a handwritten message, "Help Me, he's trying to kill me". This book leads her to Elliot and his guardian, Ben. Through a series of events, Harriet learns of David and the secret that made him leave his son.

What started out as a mystery/thriller, suddenly turned into Sci-Fi. I expected a twist to this story, but couldn't quite buy what was happening. You kind of have to suspend reality for a minute to follow everything that is happening. The alternate time lines made it a little hard to follow everything that was happening.

Thank You Atria and NetGalley for the free e-galley.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ebook in exchange for an honest review.

The author has requested that readers do not describe the plot that contain spoilers. Indeed, it would be most difficult to summarize the plot. However, I do think it is imperative for readers to be aware that this book is about time travel. Think Quantum Leap TV series, Interstellar and Arrival are both films that address the ideas presented in this book. Without going into detail, I feel it necessary to be prepared for this book as science fiction. I do not care for this genre, yet I’d you do, this is an outstanding and provocative novel. The plot is unique, mysterious and intriguing and will be a delightful read for sci-fi fans!

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 🌘 by Adam Hamdy is not your typical thriller. In fact, defining its genre is difficult to do because it’s a mashup of so many. There's certainly that thriller element, but it’s also a family story, a coming-of-age-story, a police procedural, and a good dose of science fiction. That’s a lot going on! ⁣
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 is a pretzel of a story, constantly folding back in on itself. To begin, there’s a grieving father writing the story of giving up his son. There’s his son trying to make sense of his own life. There’s the man left to care for this child, the same man who falls in love with a police detective, whose professional lapse in judgment leaves her without a job. Their stories twist together in increasingly complicated ways before reaching a conclusion that for me was both satisfying and difficult to fully buy into. It was definitely nowhere close to anything I’d anticipated and something I really had to wrap my mind around. But gosh, was it clever! While I appreciate Hamdy's writing and his incredible creativity, I can’t say I was overwhelmed by the story overall. It may have been just a little much for me 🤷🏻‍♀️. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75⁣
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Many thanks to @atriabooks for an ARC of #TheOtherSideOfNight.

This was my first Adam Hamdy book, and to be honest, it just was not for me. I thought it was really well-written and liked the actual mystery and twist a lot. I will definitely be reading more of this author and think that this book is worth anyone that loves a great mystery should read it. I did not see the ending coming.

The start of this book is rather slow and I didn’t really feel that intrigued until about halfway through. My biggest personal gripe was that Harri is the absolute worst. In other reviews, as well as some of the authors interviews about the book it is stated that he wanted to have a book with a character that struggled with depression and anxiety, like the author himself. There was a lot more than anxiety and depression going on with Harri though, she was so mentally unhealthy. She fell madly in love with a guy she went on two dates with, it was absolutely ridiculous. Being inside her head was like being inside the head of one of those “friends” that we have on Facebook that are constantly crying out for help because they are struggling to get attention from others rather than actually going to therapy and getting medication to help them. I doubt this would bug everyone else in the same way that it bothered me though. It honestly is a testament to how good of a writer the author is that she drove me so crazy. He definitely captured her messed up psych.

Followed the advice of the publisher and went in blind to read this beautifully written novel. So very glad I did!! Not my normal read, time travel, mystery, love, loss, family drama, murder, a missing body are all in this book and so much more. I had a hard time putting it down, towards the end I did reread some sections just to ensure I understood exactly what the writer was trying to say. Just read this book!! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria books for my electronic advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

4.25* I went into this book not knowing anything, as was recommended. It definitely takes the reader on an unexpected ride. I'm glad I went into it not really knowing or expecting anything, but it does make it difficult to write a review. The story is told by several narrators. It starts with a British detective who is no longer on the force, but starts investigating a possible homicide. The story continues but is told by multiple narrators, so as each chapter started, I needed to settle in to whose part of the story I was reading. By the end, I did enjoy the premise and the twists and turns finally "made sense". If you enjoy discovering books that don't fit into a neat category, then you will enjoy this book. I am intrigued by this author and look forward to his next book. Thank you to #Netgalley and #Atria for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Okay, I really didn’t know what to expect going into this book. When the author asks you not to read the synopsis and the publisher asks you not to give any details away I obviously was immediately intrigued by this book. So, I went into it completely blind and I definitely enjoyed the ride. The Other Side of Night kept me guessing until the very end and it was quite the page turner. I will say though the twist at the end was a bit bizarre for my own personal taste. It just came out of nowhere and I didn’t find it believable. But, other than that I loved the constant guessing game of this book!

HOLY… SHIT.

”Even the smallest clue, the most tenuous thread, could have far-reaching consequences.”

I saw exactly none of this book coming, and I’m immediately rereading it from the beginning to try & process everything that just happened, from the right perspective. My mind isn’t big enough to contain the multitudes of this book, but I will try, because it’s worth it.

”Our minds are bound by their limitations.”

The Other Side of Night is poignant, heart-wrenching grief (comparable to Ethan Joella’s writing); combined with the explosive, unexpected outcomes of Frequency. (Does anyone remember that hidden gem of a movie from the early 2000s?)

Absolutely loved it.

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A huge thank you to Adam Hamdy, Atria, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Maybe the most beautiful, surprising, heartbreaking and craziest book I’ve read this year. The hype is real and the advice to “go in blind” is on target. You haven’t read anything like this. The ending itself is worth 500 stars! Loved every second with this book. I wish I could read it again for the first time.

This is an interesting book that is extremely hard to review because the best way to experience the story is blindly. I enjoyed the journey through the book, and think it's one of the more original ones I've read recently. I think my only letdown was that I was anticipating a really tense mystery, and that's not what this is. Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the chance to review this advance copy. The Other Side of Night is Available for purchase everywhere you buy books now!

3.75 rounded up.
I don't know how to start this review without giving it away. I can't even compare it to another book without giving some of it away so I will just say this.

David Asha's biggest regret in life is having to leave his son, Elliot, when he was just a kid and in his grief, he writes their story where we meet Harriet, a recently unfairly fired cop, who finds a cryptic inscription in a thrifted book '' Help me, he's trying to kill me''. She can't help herself from investigating and this brings her to David Asha's recently deceased wife, their son Elliot and his legal guardian Ben...who Harri used to be in love with. Is Ben really who she thought he was ? Or is Elliot danger?

I can honestly say that I absolutely had no idea where the story was bringing me and it was an interesting ride. I often forgot I was reading David's story which wasn't a bad thing at all. It took me a few days to process this one, but I can tell you it really gives you a full circle type of closure - and every detail matters.