Explore the official playlist for Mist and Unappeased Spirits
By Naira Khan
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Discover the emotional Spotify playlist behind Mist and Unappeased Spirits, a supernatural romance that spans Scotland and Zimbabwe. Each track captures the heartache, memory, and mystery of Ara and William’s love story.
A Misty Love Story Told Through Music
In Mist and Unappeased Spirits, love begins in a hospital room in Edinburgh and unravels in the haunting mists of Mount Nyangani. But between every heartbeat and heartbreak, there is music.
This playlist captures the emotional and spiritual journey of Ara and William. From romantic beginnings to eerie mountain echoes, the soundtrack mirrors their multicultural love story, one shaped by myth, memory, and personal loss.

Listen to the full playlist:

Spotify – Voices in the Mist

The Songs and Their Place in the Story

1. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Haley Reinhart

Ara performs this as a birthday song for Tristan at the Old Course Hotel. A romantic entry into William’s world.

2. Morning of My Life – Bee Gees

Sung by Ara at an open mic night in Edinburgh. This is the moment William first sees her as more than just a visitor in his recovery story.

3. Another Love – Tom Odell

William’s inner battle. It echoes the toll his past and substance use take on their fragile love.

4. Jai Ho – A.R. Rahman

Played at Tristan’s party, where Ara leads a joyful bhangra dance. A vibrant clash of cultures made joyful through music.

5. Misty Mountain (From “The Hobbit”) – Howard Shore

A cinematic piece that mirrors the mystery and myth of Mount Nyangani—the place where everything changes.

6. Main Title (Braveheart) – James Horner

A sweeping score that adds emotional weight to the Scottish chapters and William’s aristocratic struggles.

7. Photograph – Ed Sheeran

A quiet moment of closeness between Ara and William—frozen in time, like a photo.

8. Not Today – Imagine Dragons

Played during their trip to see Me Before You. The lyrics quietly foreshadow what’s coming.

9. He Lives in You – Lebo M.

Deeply connected to the spiritual themes in the book. This track symbolises ancestral presence and unseen protection.

10. Stay – Rihanna, Mikky Ekko

A raw emotional piece that reflects the push and pull in their relationship.

11. Tum Hi Ho – Arijit Singh, Mithoon

A romantic Hindi ballad representing Ara’s inner devotion and emotional vulnerability.

12. You Say – Lauren Daigle

Spiritual grounding. Ara’s reminder that she is more than her pain, and more than William’s choices.

A Soundtrack for a Multicultural, Supernatural Romance

This isn’t just a Spotify playlist—it’s the emotional and spiritual core of Mist and Unappeased Spirits. Every track ties directly to the novel’s plot or emotional beats. It’s ideal for readers who love:

• Misty, mystical fiction
• Stories set in Scotland and Zimbabwe
• Novels that weave music into memory
• Books about cultural identity, trauma, and supernatural lore

Click here to listen to the full playlist on Spotify

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Explore the novel: Mist and Unappeased Spirits – Mist and Unappeased Spirits eBook : Khan, Naira: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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