Happy March to all my lovely readers! It’s already reached summer temperatures here in my city and I find myself excited about the change. I seem to have found a renewed energy in pursuing the goals I’d set for myself at the beginning of the year. I also started re-reading an old inspirational book that was a favourite of mine as a teenager, which has helped me cope with all the things life has thrown at me in February. I hope I can keep this momentum going throughout the year! Now, let’s talk about the month that just went by and my plans for the upcoming one.
Techincally, I only finished 2 books this month. I had started The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson for the Banned Book Club in January, which got carried over to February. I polished it off on audio and it turned out pretty good but I was a bit let-down by the overall mystery. I then read Descendant of the Crane by Joan He, which I was lucky enough to get from the author, with some amazing blogging friends – Charvi @ Not Just Fiction, Kate @ Your Tita Kate, Shealea @ Shut Up, Shealea and Dany @ Ambivert Words. While it was a re-read for Shelea and Dany (who ended up not reading it, as fate would have it), the rest had a blast reacting to all the things that went down in this amazing book. Look out for my review around release date, but for now I’ll just say that you better have this one pre-ordered and on your TBR! The third book I started but only managed to finish on March 1st was The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi, which was the BOTM for Stars and Sorcery, my own book club. I had very little left that I finished on March 1st, so I decided to count it for my February wrap-up. This was even better than what I expected and has given me an intense book hangover that I’m trying to fight now. I will have a review up quite soon.
- I reached 800+ followers on the blog – a huge thanks to my new followers and the lovely people who did a shoutout for me on Twitter to help me reach this mark!
- I’m at 750+ on Twitter – I don’t know how this keeps happening and I’m so grateful to everyone!
- I finally cracked 500+ on Instagram – the road was slow but steady and I couldn’t be happier!
- My posts got shared on many weekly and monthly wrap-ups – huge thanks to all the lovely bloggers who did so as I believe there is no higher praise for a content creator!
- I crossed 2k monthly views for the second time this year – it may not seem like much to all the big bloggers, but it means a huge deal to me, so thank you to every single person who reads what I have to say!
I didn’t get the time to do any blog hopping this month, so I’m going to skip the ‘Memorable Posts’ section this time. But I promise I will share my March favourites next time as I plan to devote time every day to go through all the wonderful bookish posts in my feed.
As I mentioned in my January wrap-up, I will not be repeating the ones I already mentioned in my 15 Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of 2019 (Jan-Jun) or Top 10 Anticipated Contemporary Books of 2019 posts. Please note that the release date for The Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner has been pushed out to 2020.
- The Fever King by Victoria Lee (March 1st: US release) – in a post-apocalytpic United States, the son of undocumented immigrants must decide between his heart and the fate of the world as he learns to harness his magical powers of technology
- The Shadow Glass by Rin Chupeco (March 5th: Worldwide resease) – the epic conclusion to The Bone Witch series in which the protagonist grapples with the power to raise the dead
- Internment by Samira Ahmed (March 19th: US release) – this must-read, thought-provoking sophomore novel explores a dystopian near-future United States where Muslims are thrown into refugee camps
I will be starting the month with Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale as I’m on the blog tour for this wonderful debut. I was also lucky enough to be approved for an ARC of Internment by Samira Ahmed, which I hope to get done by release date. I will definitely read Kindred by Octavia Butler for Stars and Sorcery this month. I want to do my best to keep up with my book clubs, so I’m going to be adding The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon to my TBR for the Classics & Christie Book Club.
How many books did you read in February? Was the month overall a positive one for you? What are you looking forward to the most in March? Let’s discuss in the comments section below.
February was kinda okayish for me. I’m looking forward to march for possible studying and screaming for my exams in may and june😅😂. Congrats on ur 800 . I hope you will reach more awesome things in 2019!!
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Aw, Dany, I hope March is a much better month for you! ♥️ I’m sure you’ll ace your exams – after all, you’re a Ravenclaw. 😅 Thank you so much! Wish you many more milestones in 2019 too! 😊
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I read 2 as well. It wasn’t a great reading month, but the books were amazing. So that’s a plus. I’ve heard nothing but good things about The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Nigh time.
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I have started counting quality over quantity these days for the books I read. Which books did you love in February? Me too and I’m really excited to read The Curious Incident… 😍
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I read Happy Girl Lucky by Holly Smale and Enchantée by Gita Trelease. Two totally different books but brilliant in their own way! 😊
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Enchantée is on my TBR! Very much looking forward to it thanks to your opinion. ♥️
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My review will be up this week too! 🙂
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Looking forward to it! ♥️
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Congrats on the 800 followers babe !!! And I can’t wait to read your review of TGW 😃😃😃
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Thank you so much, Sahi! ♥️ I honestly don’t know how I’ll write a review for that book. It’s very difficult to articulate your feelings for a book when it’s your favourite but you know it’s not going to be for other people, so you’ve got to be objective. 🙈
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Haha… I know the feeling… There are actually quite a few 5 star books which I never wrote reviews for because I couldn’t describe my love for them… Even when I do write one, I State right in the beginning that I can’t be objective.. 😊😊😊
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I’m going to follow that then. Thanks, Sahi! ♥️
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I know I’m writing for an audience but I still started the blog to express my feelings, so I guess I’m doing just that…
I really want you to go all out on this one because I can see how much you loved it 😃😃😃
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I just switched my blog over from Blogger and I can only wish to get close to 800! Congratulations on that 🙂
The Descendant of the Crane looks so goooood!
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Thank you so much! ☺️ You’ll get there too soon! Good luck. 💖
It is an amazing book! 😍 I’d highly recommend it. ♥️
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I read four books in February and was happy with that, I have no reading plans for this month which I’m so happy about. I don’t really know what I’m looking forward to this month, except for hopefully a better blogging month.
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That’s great! Wait, does that mean you’re not going to read or do you not want to plan it in advance? I hope you have an amazing blogging month, Ashley! ♥️
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I’m definitely going to read, I’m just not going to have a TBR this month, I’m gonna read what I feel like reading. I had TBR’s for January and February because another blogger hosts monthly reading challenges with different themes and I’m not participating in this months challenge. I’m such a mood reader so it’s hard for me to stick to TBR’s.
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I’m a huge mood reader too! Not having a TBR is such a weight off a mood reader’s shoulder. Hope you have a great reading month as well! ♥️
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It really is such a huge weight lifted. Thank you, I hope you have a great reading month too!
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I don’t want to hear about summer temperatures while I’m freezing over here!!! 😀
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I think both our weathers should reach a compromise. I’d like it a little more cold and definitely all the warmth and sunshine can make its way to you! 😂
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It’s a deal!
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Excuse me while I perform complicated magical rites to get the attention of the weather gods of Bangalore. 😂
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I’m glad you’ve got this covered.
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Summer temperatures, oh if you could send some warmth my way I would love it! Spring is on its way, but… it’s still not warm enough for me hahaha, I just can’t wait for warmer temperatures to come ❤
I’m glad you enjoyed The Gilded Wolves, I really liked that book as well!
Congratulations on such a great blogging month, the followers and all the views, wow, this is really so, SO awesome, congratulations! I’m so happy for all of your success and hope you keep on growing, you deserve it ❤
Have a wonderful month!! ❤❤
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I’m sending all the sunshine and positive vibes your way. 💖 Actually, I feel like we skipped spring and directly went to summer. That’s what we get for living in a tropical land with global warming I suppose. Sigh.
The Gilded Wolves turned out to be my absolutely favourite of the year so far! 😍 I’m honestly doubting my ability to write a review for it that’s not just me fangirl screaming and asking people to read it. 🙈
Thank you so much, Marie! ☺️ You’re the kindest and everything you said is making me blush. ♥️ I hope you have a wonderful March too – definitely with more spring weather that suits you better! 😊
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Ahah oh but these are the best kind of reviews to read, I hope you’ll write a review anyway haha 😀
Thank you so much, you’re too sweet!! ❤ ❤
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I surely will! I read as part of my own book club, so as a good host, I should definitely post a review. 🙈 Aww, Marie! *blushes* ☺️♥️
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Congratulations on 800 followers on the blog and achieving so many milestones! I read 11 books in February and it was a good month overall.
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Thank you so much, Shalini! ♥️ 11 books, wow! Which was your favourite? I think you read Priory of the Orange Tree this month, right? I hope you have an even more amazing month in March! ♥️
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Yes,Priory was my favorite 😁 Thank you Nandini and I hope you have a great March too!
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Congratulations on increasing your followers and views! Clearly people are recognizing all your amazing hard work!
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Thanks a lot, Krysta! ♥️ It means a lot coming from an awesome blogger like you! 😊
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Aw, thanks!
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Your Feb sounds like it was awesome, honestly. So many new followers and views! I’m so incredibly happy for you! Mine was a little meh on the blogging front but on the personal front, it was kind of great because we visited a lot of family!
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That’s always a good time! I’m so happy for you! ♥️ Thank you so much, Aradhna! ☺️ I hope March is better in terms of blogging and generally for you. 😊
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February was a bit “meh” month for many, it seems? Because of exams and some personal issue I read around two books. I cannot wait to manage to read something more this month.
But on the bright side….CONGRATS! With all your blog and socials goals! You really deserve them ❤
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Thank you so much, Camilla! ♥️ I really hope you have a better month in March and read a lot more. 😊
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Wow! 800+! That’s amazing, Nandini, congratulations! 😍😍😍
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Thank you so much, Tanvi! ♥️♥️♥️
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