A darkly delicious tale with a killer twist! The Tasting Menu by Stuart MacBride #Bookreview #BookBlogger #ScottishBookBlogger – Kelly Lacey & Love Books Tours
The Tasting Menu by Stuart MacBride is a perfect short story that packs a serious punch — I absolutely loved it. What starts off as a seemingly wholesome foodie road trip with three old friends quickly morphs into something far more sinister, and I was hooked from the first page.
Told in sharp, pacey prose and laced with MacBride’s trademark dark humour, the story follows three retirees embarking on a culinary tour of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. They’re chasing good food, fine wine, and a chance to relive the good old days. When they land an exclusive reservation at a remote restaurant on a private island in Loch Broom, it feels like the cherry on top of an already perfect trip.
But that’s where the fun stops.
As the wine flows and the tasting menu is served, secrets begin to simmer beneath the surface. The tension ratchets up with every course, and suddenly the question isn’t “What’s for dessert?” — it’s “Who’s going to make it out alive?”
MacBride brilliantly balances suspense and character insight in such a short format. Each revelation hits like a gut punch, and by the end I was left reeling — in the best possible way. It’s clever, creepy, and just the right amount of twisted.
If you’re looking for a tightly plotted, atmospheric, and devilishly satisfying read, The Tasting Menu delivers every course to perfection. Just be warned: you might think twice before accepting an invite to dinner with old friends…
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