February Reading Recap

I may not post these every month. I may not post these close to month end. But, hey, it’s my blog so I do what I want. There’s no rules here!

After devouring 13 books in January, I tried to keep up the same pace but quickly realized it wasn’t going to happen. I had this crazy thought that if I read 10 books per month, I could finish 120 books this year, which would be the highest number I’ve ever read. Yikes, now that I’ve put that in writing it feels a bit like it’s out there in the universe. Technically, between January and February, I’m at 20 books, which means I’m still on track, despite feeling like I didn’t read as much, but (spoiler alert) March isn’t happening. But that’s another story for another day. Let’s focus on the books I read in February.

Anxious People by Frederick Backman. I think this was the beginning of the end for me. I’ve found my favourite book of the year, so what’s the point of reading on? This book. THIS BOOK. I laughed, I cried, I held it close to my chest and never wanted to let it go. Hands down, this will end up being my favourite book of the year, and I think that’s what’s slowed down my reading pace. I’m still in a book hangover and it’s been A MONTH AND A HALF SINCE I FINISHED THIS BOOK. Seriously.

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. I liked this one, but I didn’t love it. I found Felix’s character a bit abrasive, and although I thought the story was well done and the book will certainly resonate with so many readers who need to see themselves reflected in Felix’s story, and I love that there are books out there like this, Felix just … I don’t know. There was just something about him that just didn’t sit well with me.

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. This was my 12 Reads, 12 Friends pick for February, selected by my friend Maggie @magsisreadingagain. It was an incredible story, a true epic journey and I absolutely loved the Vagabonds and going along on their adventures. I tried to savour it slowly but it was so good that I could barely put it down.

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas. I continued on with my re-read and need I say more? I’d forgotten so much about this story, so I’m really glad I decided to re-read the series.

Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn. I have never read a rom com that was … kind of boring. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t amazing either, just okay. The ending definitely made up for the lackluster beginning and the middle had its moments too.

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas. It took me longer than it should have to read this one, but I’m glad I did. I’d almost completely forgotten the ending, so I’m glad I read it, but I think I was starting to burn out a bit with the series by this point, with A Court of Frost and Starlight on its way. I did start reading ACOSF as soon as my copy arrived, but I didn’t finish it ’til March, so I’ll share my thoughts later.

Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong. After spending so many hours in the ACOTAR world, I knew I needed to shake things up again. Elizabeth (@teacupsandfirereads) hosted a buddy read for Disability Visibility as part of the #ReadingToSweepAwayBarriers challenge. I’m SO GLAD I listened to this book – hearing the intro narrated by Alice Wong was the perfect introduction to the essays that were to follow. I was captivated by the stories and it inspired me to want to do more and be a better ally.