Minnie's Fiction Addiction

👀 First impressions:
I went into The List intrigued by the premise, a couple at the height of their power and popularity brought down by an anonymous online allegation. It promised a collision of cancel culture, feminism, and media, and it definitely delivered a lot to unpack. From the first chapter, I could feel the tension simmering under the surface.

✅ What I liked:
The writing is sharp and modern, perfectly capturing the world of influencers, journalists, and social media discourse. Ola and her fiancé Michael are both well-drawn and painfully believable, the kind of characters you want to shake and comfort at the same time. Ola in particular felt complex and nuanced, struggling to hold her values and relationship together as everything crumbles.

I loved how The List plays with ambiguity, it’s not interested in easy answers, and that’s its strength. It explores how truth, perception, and public opinion can clash in a world where everything is content. The themes of online morality, hypocrisy, and the exhausting performativity of modern relationships were so well handled.

Also, the structure, with its timeline countdown and shifting perspectives, kept me hooked the whole way through.

❎ What I didn’t like:
While the ambiguity was thought-provoking, it may frustrate readers looking for clear resolutions. The pacing dragged slightly in the middle, and there were a few side characters I wanted more from, especially those affected by the titular list. Some sections felt like they could have gone deeper, particularly the long-term implications of the scandal.

💭 Overall thoughts:
The List is a gripping and timely novel that brilliantly captures the messiness of modern morality in the digital age. It’s a book that lingers, not because it ties everything up, but because it doesn’t. It raises uncomfortable questions and leaves them echoing. Thoughtful, frustrating, compelling, in all the right ways.

📚 Why you should read ‘Night Sweats’ by Beau Savage
If you’re interested in the intersections of media, relationships, activism, and power, this is a must-read. The List feels like a mirror held up to our cultural moment, especially if you live online. Perfect for book clubs, readers who love moral grey areas, or anyone who couldn’t look away from My Dark Vanessa or Such a Fun Age.

Final Rating  ★★★ 1/2 A sharp and timely read that raises big questions, though the ambiguity and pacing may not work for everyone.

🛍️ Where to buy – To buy a copy of Night Sweats by Beau Savage visit HERE