This was the month of mystery, space exploration, and dystopian dilemmas. It felt like a slower reading month, but it really didn’t turn out that way! Check out this complete review and recap of all the books I read in March 2021.

BRIEFING NOTE: Illuminae is the first book in the YA space opera fantasy series, The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. It’s a fun and epic YA sci-fi novel set in space with a gang of badass, lovable, and snarky characters. It has everything I love in a story and more! AND THE BOOK CONCEPT. I also listened to the audiobook. It was such a unique reading experience for my 21st read of 2021! And to celebrate, I thought I’d recap 21 things I loved about Illuminae.

The Nevernight Chronicle took me completely by surprise. I went into it almost totally blind and I ended up loving it! This story is dark and mysterious, epic and unpredictable, smutty and snarky. There’s shadow magic, assassins, mythical gods, romance, swords, and pools of blood (literally). It’s savage and fierce but filled with humor, love, light, and hope. It is so much more than it appears! So let’s review The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff.

Divine Blood is a whimsical yet dark epic YA fantasy adventure that is dazzling, magical, and completely unexpected. Check out my full review equipped with a spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, limited edition sneak peeks, a Pinterest mood + aesthetic board, and more.

Because what happened to August thru October?! I know, I know. I’ve been slacking on my monthly wrap-ups over here on the blog. I’ve honestly been a little discouraged (and overwhelmed) in general about my content creation these last few months. BUT. That’s okay! It appears that I read a total of 25 books between August and October. SAY. WHAT?! Here’s the quick recap!

Holy guacamole - we’ve hit December! HOW?! Before the year disappears, I'm quickly recapping all the books I read in November 2020. This batch has got retellings, fairy tale feels, a summer fling and family vacation, djinn and magical creatures, angels, demons, and lots of diverse cultures and characters alike. I’m excited to share this monthly wrap up with you!

Today, I’m sharing a full series review of the Throne of Glass fantasy novels by Sarah J. Maas! This tale is an epic fae fantasy that follows Celaena, a trained assassin, as she discovers herself and navigates through the treachery of an oppressed kingdom. PLEASE NOTE: This review does contain, what I would consider spoilers, so read at your own risk!

Ties That Tether is a rich, beautiful story about grief and loss, hope and love, and family and heritage, all rolled up into one amazing happily ever after. Check out my full review equipped with a spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, and more.

I’m not sure how this happens. I set a To Be Read (TBR) List for myself but then I just mood read through the month! Check out this complete review and recap of all the books I read in July 2020.

Beach Read is a fast-paced, witty, and romantic rom-com and is the PERFECT summer (and literally beach) read! Check out my full review equipped with a spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, and more. Such a fun and cute story!

I never really got around to officially setting a To Be Read (TBR) reading list for June, but here’s where I ended up! Check out this complete review and recap of all the books I read in June 2020.