Brews, Books & BFFs

February was an incredible reading month! So many 5-star reads, emotional rollercoasters, and even some exciting bookish events. Let’s dive in!

📚 What I Read in February & Mini Recaps

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros – ★★★★★ An emotional and action-packed installment in Rebecca Yarros’ series that kept me hooked! That cliffhanger!⚡🔥

The Last Letter By Rebecca Yarros – ★★★★★ 💔 Absolutely heartbreaking but beautiful. Rebecca Yarros knows how to wreck me! Check your triggers!😭

The Collective by Alison Gaylin – ★★★★★ 🎭 A dark, twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very last page!

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood – ★★★★★ 🌊 An intense, emotional college romance from Ali Hazelwood that hit deep.

What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall – ★★★★☆ 🌲 A gripping mystery with secrets, lies, and plenty of suspense.

Sleep Tight by J.H, Markert – ★★★★★ 😨 A chilling thriller that had me sleeping with the lights on! 👀

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke – ★★★★★ 💙 A beautifully written, deeply moving true story about love, loss, and resilience.

The Love Haters by Katherine Center – ★★★★★ 💕 *ARC – to be released May 20, 2025* Katherine Center delivers another charming, heartfelt romance with all the feels.

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter – ★★★★★ ☕ A fun, swoony workplace romance filled with witty banter and caffeine-fueled chemistry! Could this be any cuter!

The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn – ★★★★☆ 😡➡️😍 A hilarious, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with all the angst and spice.

🔮 What’s Next?

Right now, I’m deep into Alex Aster’s Lightlark series, plus making my way through the remaining Ali Hazelwood books I haven’t read yet. All in preparation for meeting Ali Hazelwood and Alex Aster next month for Alex’s release of Summer in the City! 🌆

Stay tuned for my thoughts on their backlists—something tells me March will be another 5-star heavy month. And of course, I’ll be sure to share all the signing event details (and pics)! 📸

📖 February Highlights:

✨ Met Tanvier Peart at @LoveStories and can’t wait to dive into her books!
✨ Attended the Oklahoma Bookstagram Event—such an amazing time meeting new bookish friends! 💕
✨ Read an ARC of Katherine Center’s upcoming book, and it was everything I hoped for!

💭 Final Thoughts:

February was packed with amazing books and even better bookish experiences! Getting to read an ARC of The Love Haters before its release was such a thrill, and the events this month made my bookish heart so happy. Meeting new friends at the Oklahoma Bookstagram event and connecting with fellow readers was truly a highlight.

Now, can we take a moment to acknowledge that The Last Letter nearly destroyed me? I’m so glad that emotional rollercoaster is behind me because wow, that was rough. 😭 And speaking of books I need, is it too early to start begging for Empyrean Book 4? Because I need it yesterday.

I can’t wait to see what books I get lost in during March—stay tuned for another month of hopefully amazing reads! 📚✨

What was your favorite February read? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️

XOXO,
Jessica