The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis
The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis is a dark and twisted contemporary YA thriller inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Set in the decaying town of Amontillado, the story follows former best friends Tress Montor and Felicity Turnado, whose lives were shattered the night Tress’s parents vanished. Years later, Tress traps Felicity in a crumbling house during a Halloween party demanding the truth before it’s too late.
Layered with betrayal, vengeance, and poetic justice, this is a chilling tale of friendship turned fatal.
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Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and We Were Liars a modern gothic novel full of suspense, secrets, and revenge.
Why The Initial Insult is a Must-Read:
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Poe-Inspired Plot: A modern twist on The Cask of Amontillado.
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Psychological Suspense: A slow-burning tale of trauma and obsession.
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Dual POV: Hear both sides of a fractured friendship.
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Intense Atmosphere: Eerie setting and haunting stakes.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Some friendships die quietly. Others get buried alive."
Translation (Sinhala):
"සමහර මිතුරන් නිහතමානීව මියයති. අනෙක් දෙනෙක් සජීවියන් ලෙස භූමදානය වෙති."
Translation (Tamil):
"சில நட்புகள் அமைதியாக முடிவடைகின்றன. மற்றவை உயிரோடு புதைக்கப்படுகின்றன."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis online from Booxworm.lk or visit our Colombo store for a gripping, gothic YA thriller that will keep you guessing till the very end.
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About the Book
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Title: The Initial Insult
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Author: Mindy McGinnis
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ISBN: 9780062982438
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Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
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Published Year: 2021
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Number of Pages: ~384 Pages (Paperpack)
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Genre: Young Adult / Thriller / Gothic Fiction
