Yesterday was our bookhaul, so today it’s time to tell you about what we read in March! In our wrap up we’ll let you know if we found any new favorites! Keep on reading to find out more.
Candyce
In March I read 25 books (7 paperbacks, 4 eARCs, 4 hardcovers, 3 manga, 3 audiobooks, 3 KU eBooks, and 1 eBook). I also read 3 big books (500+ pages), so it was a good month. I had some new favorites, but also a 1 star read (I don’t have many of these). Let’s take a look!
Daggermouth – H.M. Wolfe
Daggermouth is a book I kept seeing everywhere and while hyped books make me nervous, I had a feeling I needed to read this. And I was so right! Daggermouth is worth the hype and then some. I will say it starts a bit slow, but once I started understanding the world, I couldn’t put it down. The sequel is needed ASAP!
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy – Brigitte Knightley
I’ve had a stunning edition of this one on my shelves since it released in July 2025. I let my mood take me where it wanted and March and thought I’d love this. That wasn’t the case. The humor didn’t work for me and it felt forced. Also, I just don’t really think the plot really went anywhere. I’m not sure if I’ll be reading the sequel.
On Wings of Blood & The Bond That Burns – Briar Boleyn
On Wings of Blood is another very hyped book I was hesitant about. I devoured that book and it didn’t take me long to pick up The Bond That Burns. Yes, some things were predictable, but I had a great time and it wad a rollercoaster of emotions.
The Moon on a Rainy Night Vol. 2 – Kuzushiro
We got to know the characters and some side characters a bit more in volume 2. I’m still enjoying myself and while I think this will be pretty heartwarming, I have a feeling it’ll be quite emotional as well.
A Condition Called Love Vol. 12 & 13 – Megumi Morino
It’s really hard to talk about a volume 12 and 13 of a series, haha. I will say I’m enjoying seeing these characters develop and face some realistic issues that come up in real life. We also finally got to know a side character a bit more in these two volumes.
A War of Wyverns – S.F. Williamson
In January, I loved A Language of Dragons. I read that in just about one sitting and I couldn’t wait to read A War of Wyverns. Unfortunately, this sequel was such a let down. I felt like we lost the chemistry between characters and elements in the story I loved in the first book. This was originally going to be a duology and a third book has now been announced. I really think that was a turn for the worst, because this one didn’t make as much sense unfortunately.
Dire Bound – Sable Sorenson
Wow, I really read quite a few hyped books in March and still have a few to come, haha. Dire Bound started off really strong and I was having a great time. There was action, betrayal, trials, and even a touch of romance. The ending left a bit disappointed though. It was honestly rather predictable.
We Contain Multitudes – Sarah Henstra
This is a book I added to my shelves a few years ago when an author recommended it during pride month. It’s been so long, I don’t even remember who it was. What caught my attention, is that We Contain Multitudes is told through letters. That normally makes me really happy, but when these letters quickly turn into the characters just talking about what happened during the day, I feel like this would’ve worked better if it wasn’t told this way.
The Future Saints – Ashley Winstead
A book about a band trying to find its way again after a loss is something that will always catch my eye. I also love when books like this have little articles and comments throughout the story. That worked in The Future Saints for me as well. It did stay really surface level for me though. I wanted to really dive in and maybe even have chapters told from the other band members’ POV. It was good, but I wanted more!
Only Friends – Lydia San Andres
I’ve never read a story where two people team up to make regency thirst traps on Only Fans and also end up falling in love. This was such an interesting concept and I enjoyed the story. Only Friends is another example of why I want both POVs in romance. It would’ve added to the story for me. Miscommunication was a trope in this that I didn’t love, but I would still recommend this.
Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir
Science fiction isn’t my go to genre, but I’ve been so curious about Project Hail Mary. The science was explained in a way that didn’t make me feel completely dumb. I appreciated finding stuff out as the main character does. And I never expected to care about a character as much as I did for one in this book. I can’t wait to see the movie.
Two Can Play – Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood is one of my favorite authors, so I was excited Two Can Play finally released as paperback and ebook. This was such a cute story. My only complaint was I wish it was longer.
Across the Vanishing Sky – Catherine Cowles
Catherine Cowles is definitely an auto-read/buy author for me. This author makes me so invested in her stories and keeps me on the edge of my seat. She also knows how to create fictional families you need more of and you wish were real.
Her Majesty’s Royal Coven – Juno Dawson
When I bought Her Majesty’s Royal Coven I never expected to give it one star, but here we are. I feel like the synopsis doesn’t even happen in this book and even though the author talks about many important subjects, it felt way too preachy to me.
The Wedding Season – Katy Birchall
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have your fiancé (who you’ve been with for over 12 years) tell you he doesn’t want to be together anymore the night before your wedding. And then have to go to 7 or 8 weddings! I appreciated that this one wasn’t our main character jumping right back into a new relationship, but spending time with friends, healing, and just finding herself again. It was refreshing!
Children of Fallen Gods – Carissa Broadbent
Children of Fallen Gods started out a bit slow for me and I’ll be honest that I was a bit confused at times. Once I really got into it, I couldn’t put it down. The twists were surprising and I enjoyed how everything played out. I’m excited to see how it’s going to wrap up in the third book.
Valentine’s Slay – Navessa Allen
If I’m honest, I’m not really sure what to think of Valentine’s Slay. It was a fun short story, but a tad weird, haha. I really think this one would’ve worked better for me if it was longer.
No Matter What – Cara Bastone
Care Bastone has become a favorite author of mine, but I was a little worried about No Matter What. I know a lot of readers didn’t love the miscommunication and I normally don’t either. Except it kind of felt fitting in this story. Our main characters survived something horrific and really just lost their way. It was great seeing them grow closer, and yes, if they had just talked about one thing at the beginning, it could’ve been solved. But I think both characters needed to process and work things out.
A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang – Lee Onhwa
After really enjoying Before the Coffee Gets Cold, I figured this book would be enjoyable as well. I loved the concept and the first story was moving, but it lost me after that. I just wasn’t connecting with the stories.
The Book Witch – Meg Shaffer
Going into your favorite stories to keep the books around sounded like such an interesting concept and something a lot of us would love to experience. I mean we’ve all had crushes on fictional characters! I will say this was a little cheesy in the beginning, but it took a turn I wasn’t expecting and I had a great time. The Book Witch was such a heartwarming story. I even shed a few tears.
Maybe in Another Life – Taylor Jenkins Reid
I’ve now officially read all of the books Taylor Jenkins Reid has published. Maybe in Another Life was such an interesting story. I loved seeing how things played out when she went home with her best friend and how things went when she went home with her ex boyfriend. The story had its emotional aspects and I loved seeing that some things happened no matter what.
Valentine Nook – Lulu Moore
As a fan of small town romance, I had to give this book a go. It sounded like such a good story. I enjoyed Holiday and Lando as characters and how they both brought peace to the other. This was honestly a five star read for me until the miscommunication at the end.
The Book Club for Troublesome Women – Marie Bostwick
Historical fiction normally isn’t my go to genre, but The Book Club for Troublesome Women sounded right up my alley. I loved following these four women have book club and dealing with their lives. Women didn’t have much say in many things in those days, but I loved seeing all four of them fight for what they wanted. Whether that be work, control of their body, or even opening a bank account. I would definitely read more by this author.
Isabelle
This might be one of my worst reading months in years… I have finished only 1 book. With a couple of days off now, I hope to finally finish another book soon. If not, maybe during my two weeks off in May haha. Anyways, let’s take a look at that one book.
Babel – R.F. Kuang
I have been wanting to read this book for quite a while now and I’m happy I finally did it. This isn’t my favorite R.F. Kuang book, I didn’t connect with it like I have with her other books. Nevertheless it was a good story and I am excited to read her Katabasis. Babel wasn’t really the book for me I think, especially not with how little I’m currently reading.
So that’s our March wrap up! Have you read any of these? Or what was your favorite book of the month? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear from you!
I really, unexpectedly loved Project Hail Mary. I doubt anyone is surprised by that at this point though XD
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