Minnie's Fiction Addiction

Because one more chapter is never enough

recent posts

Tag: Book Review

  • Book Review: ‘Mortal Monarchs, A 1000 years of royal deaths’ by Suzie Edge

    👀 First impressions:I picked up Mortal Monarchs expecting a quirky history book, but what I got was something far more compelling. The idea of exploring the lives of British monarchs through the way they died is such a clever hook, morbid, yes, but undeniably fascinating. From the very first chapter, it was clear that Suzie Edge wasn’t just…

  • Book Review: Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

    👀 First impressions:I picked up Born a Crime expecting a funny memoir from a comedian, but what I found was so much more layered. Trevor Noah blends humour with history, and his personal stories offer a powerful glimpse into the complexities of apartheid-era South Africa. The title alone, Born a Crime, hits hard, a reminder that his very…

  • Book Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote

    Before reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s, my only experience with Truman Capote had been In Cold Blood , a gripping, chilling true crime masterpiece that I absolutely loved. I was curious to see how his style would translate to fiction, especially in something so iconic yet completely different in tone. Originally published in 1958, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a novella set…

  • Book Review: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

    👀 First impressions:I was immediately intrigued by the concept, an IKEA-style furniture store haunted by something sinister? Yes, please. The book’s design also grabbed my attention, formatted like a catalog, it was clever, unsettling, and weirdly immersive. Going in, I expected a quirky horror comedy, and Horrorstör definitely delivered, but it also went much darker than I anticipated. ✅ What…

  • Book Review ‘The List’ By Yomi Adegoke

    👀 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…

  • Book Review The Unwilling by John Hart

    The Unwilling is a gripping mix of family drama, crime, and coming-of-age tension set in 1970s North Carolina. The story follows Gibby, a teenager caught between his grieving parents and his older brother Jason, who’s just returned home from prison after serving in Vietnam. As Gibby is drawn into Jason’s dangerous world, a violent murder pulls…

  • 📚 What to Read Wednesday: Your Weekly Bookish Escape!

    Welcome back to What to Read Wednesday! Whether you’re craving heart-racing thrillers, swoon-worthy romances, or mind-bending sci-fi, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a curated list of book recommendations across a variety of genres — so grab your favourite drink, curl up in your reading nook, and let’s find your next page-turner! ✨ Fiction Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,…

  • When a Fictional Dog Dies: The Threads Controversy That Sparked a Bookish Firestorm

    The book world is no stranger to drama, but this week, Threads lit up over something seemingly simple: a fictional dog dying in a novel. What started as a casual behind-the-scenes post from an author quickly became a full-blown debate about reader sensitivity, author responsibility, and, most surprisingly, “dog culture.” It all began when an…

  • Book Review ‘Bad Manners’ by Amy Beashel

    👀 First ImpressionsI first read Bad Manners by Amy Beashel as an advance reader copy (ARC) on NetGalley, thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book. I was drawn to the striking cover and the promise of an emotionally charged family drama told through three distinct points of view:…

  • Book Review ‘Night Sweats’ By Beau Savage

    👀 First impressions:The cover of Night Sweats immediately caught my eye—its dark, moody design perfectly sets the tone for the suspenseful story within. The opening chapter quickly pulled me in, introducing Barbara, who is grappling with the loss of her teenage daughter and a crumbling marriage. Seeking solace, she retreats to a secluded lake house, hoping for a peaceful…