Book reviews
The books I’ve read and what I really thought.
I don’t review books like a critic. I write about how they made me feel, what stayed with me afterwards, and whether I’d recommend them to someone else.
Everything I’ve read.
No plot summaries dressed up as reviews. Just how the book felt, what it taught me, and whether I’d read it again.
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
A twisty, emotional story that felt extra special because it was set in Melbourne.
Daisy Jones & The Six
A beautifully performed audiobook about music, fame, love, tension, and the complicated chemistry that brings people together and pulls them apart.
The Inmate
A suspenseful and twisty thriller that kept me guessing, shocked me more than once, and delivered a few reveals I genuinely did not see coming.
Think Like a Monk
A reflective read that made me appreciate the wisdom I grew up around and the value of living with more clarity, awareness, and intention.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A bold and honest read that reminded me to stop caring so much about outside opinions and focus on what truly matters.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
A healing and revealing read that helped me understand my emotions, my upbringing, and the people who shaped me.
How the month works
The Peppermint Book Club.
On the first Friday of every month, we choose the book we are reading together. I send a check in message each week so we can talk about how it is going without sharing spoilers.
- First Friday: we choose the book for the month.
- Every week: I send a check in message in the Instagram channel.
- Final week: I publish the Instagram discussion post and the detailed blog review at the same time, then everyone shares their thoughts.
Follow the current read
The current pick and weekly check ins happen through Instagram. In the final week, I publish the Instagram discussion post and the detailed review here at the same time.
Join this month’s read“This book did not just make me enjoy a thriller. It made me want to keep reading thrillers.”From my review of The Inmate
Know a book I need to read?
If there is a book you still think about or one you could not put down, tell me about it.