Minnie's Fiction Addiction
Because one more chapter is never enough
Tag: romance
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December reading is its own kind of magic. The nights draw in, the air turns crisp and every story feels better when read beside a window glowing with fairy lights. This month’s picks are absolutely drenched in seasonal atmosphere, from snow swept mysteries to festive romances to stories that feel like a warm mug between…
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👀 First impressions:One Summer at Deers Leap immediately pulled me in with its blend of nostalgia, romance and the lingering echoes of wartime memories. Elizabeth Elgin is known for her sweeping emotional sagas, and this one settles into that familiar, comforting space. The setting is beautifully rooted in rural Yorkshire, centred around Deers Leap, a place touched…
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👀 First impressions:Sarah Rees Brennan is known for her witty, fast-paced writing, and Long Live Evil immediately promises a fresh spin on classic villain tropes. The premise hooked me right away: what if the so-called “bad guys” weren’t quite as evil as the stories made them seem? The title alone sets the stage for a mischievous, tongue-in-cheek look…
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👀 First impressions:When The Fault in Our Stars was first published in 2012, it became a cultural phenomenon, topping bestseller lists and inspiring a devoted following. John Green tells the story of Hazel Grace Lancaster, a sixteen-year-old living with terminal cancer, and Augustus Waters, a witty and charismatic boy she meets at a support group. Their relationship begins…
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Sometimes you don’t want high drama or heartache, you just want a romance that feels like a hug in book form. Cosy romances are the perfect antidote to a stressful week: comforting settings, gentle humour, and love stories that leave you smiling. Whether set in bookshops, small towns, or snowy cottages, these reads are guaranteed…
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You know the type. The walking red flag in a leather jacket. The charming liar. The brooding monster with a tragic backstory and no emotional regulation. The boyfriend your friends would warn you about, but who you still wouldn’t block on WhatsApp. This week, we’re diving into the fictional world of bad boyfriends, the ones we shouldn’t love, but kind…
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👀 First impressions:I’d heard a lot about Call Me by Your Name, mostly framed as a beautiful, heart-wrenching love story set against an idyllic Italian summer. The premise, a coming-of-age romance between seventeen-year-old Elio and visiting scholar Oliver, promised intensity and introspection. I went in expecting rich prose and emotional depth. ✅ What I Liked:The writing is…
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