February is the month of love. It is also National Library Lovers Month! This sounded like the perfect blog to write during this month. This month I finished a book I've been reading since last summer and started some other titles I have been on my TBR list since fall. Keep reading until the end for the link to my recent book review and for the link to one of my favorite stories. I love the characters in that story and have fun writing them.

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Spider-Man: The Gathering of the Sinister Six by Adam-Troy Castro- A new villain gathers a revised Sinister Six, as Mysterio goes on a deadly crime spree of revenge. I am surprised by how dark this Spider-Man audiobook gets. It started slow, but by the end I was here for the drama, the mystery and the romance between Peter and MJ. It's the first book in a trilogy, but the library doesn't have the other two 😞. ★★★★☆ Read on Hoopla
Spy X Family, Vol. 9 by Tatsuya Endo - The epic conclusion to the Cruise Ship Saga. I absolutely love this pretend family and their hilarious and over-dramatic antics. ★★★★☆ Read on Libby
Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean - Tanner is the thorn in Savannah Moore's side. Most recently he stole the Astronomy club presidency from her, but after her boyfriend publicly dumps her, she's dubbed, Moore the Bore. Since Savanna's parents are making her get along with Tanner while their families are both on a company cruise, she asks him to help her try new things and get her ex back. This is the sweetest and funniest romance I've read in a long time. ★★★★★
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano - This is the second book from the 12 Recs from 12 Friends list. I am obsessed with this comedic tale about a down on her luck single mother who accidentally becomes a contract killer. Finlay Donovan feels like Nancy Drew for grown-ups. The first book starts slow, but when it gets good, it is too good to put down. ★★★★☆ Read on Hoopla
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano - This book picks up where book 1 left off, except this time her ex-husband is the target. Finlay again dawns the guise of a contract killer to protect her ex. There is so much humor and action in this story, mix in the romance and I just had to keep listening on. ★★★★★ Read on Hoopla
Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jone Marvel Crime Novel by Lisa Jewell - A slow burn thriller starring one of Marvel's most famous anti-heroes. I had not read or watched any Jessica Jones going into the story, but by the end I wanted more. Magic and technology intersect, as Jessica travels from New York City to the English Countryside investigating the unusual behavior of two teenagers recently returned from visiting their father abroad. ★★★★☆ IG Post
Perfect World, Vol. 6 by Rie Aruga - At six books into this series, the story has taken a turn away from the original characters. The romance wasn't about Itsuki and Tsugumi, most of this compilation is focused on another couple as Keigo wants to build a barrier-free house for his partner with a degenerative disease and needs Tsugumi to convince Itsuki to take on the job. ★★★☆☆ Review on IG
Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano - Book Three was not my favorite in the Finlay Donovan series, but I am hooked. Finlay and Vera might have saved her ex's life, but now they are being blackmailed by a mob boss to find the real contract killer. Figuring out it's a dirty cop, they sign up for the civilian police academy and get more than they bargain for. ★★★★☆ Read on Hoopla
Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 7: Irresponsible by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley- The Spider-Man reboot from the 2000s, this saga follows young Peter as he meets the X-Men. I found this volume comical and entertaining, but it wasn't anything special. ★★★☆☆ Read on Hoopla

Currently Reading

Michael Vey: The Colony by Richard Paul Evans
Wednesday: A Novelization of Season One by Tehlor Kay Mejia -Reading as an eBook via the Libby app.
Perfect World, Vol. 7 by Rie Aruga
The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond by Marissa Meyer
Under the Surface by Diana Urban IG Post

Checked Out, To Be Read

Artifice by Sharon Cameron IG Post
Your One & Only by Adrianne Finlay
My Life Uploaded by Rae Earl
Blind Date with a Book: Perfect Girl by Tracy Banghart
The Perfectionist's Dilemma: Learn the Art of Self-Compassion and Become a Happy Achiever by Tara Cousineau
Batgirl Possession by Jade Adia
Writing an Identity Not Your Own: a guide for creative writers by Alex Temblador
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano
Fairest by Marissa Meyer
Know Your Newlywed by Heather Taylor

In The Reservation Queue

Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller
Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel by
Michael Vey: The Colony by Richard Paul Evans
The Swarm by Andy Marino
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
City Spies by James Ponti
Ready Player Two by Earnest Cline

On Hold, To Be Picked Up

None at this time.

Returned Unread

Under the Surface by Diana Urban-I've had it for a while, saying it was going to be my next read. I had to return it and then re-check it out this month.
The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault by Pam Brandon-The recipes all looked so good, and my sister was at Disney World without me, but I wasn't actually able to eat any of the recipes since they all use pre-made shortcuts, because I have food allergies and a limited diet.
Save the Date by Morgan Matson-I was going to use this in a video for social media, but I didn't finish the video. IG Post
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc-I grabbed this one for the fall vibes but didn't get the chance to read it during the fall. IG Post

Probably because February is a short month, I didn't return very many books. However, I checked out a ton of different library books and put many more books on hold. I've read several, but the number I've read hardly puts a dint in my TBR. Also, many of the items I placed on hold are for the 12 Recs from 12 Friends. I plan to write a blog and post to Instagram to release them at the same time, but the blog is taking longer than expected.

In March I will be doing a March Madness Bracket with my TBR reads. Please follow me on Instagram to join in on the March Madness vote. I will include the bracket template here in case anyone else would like to run a March TBR Madness poll!

While you're here please check out some of my other blogs. Here is the latest review on my blog for Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. and here is one of my favorite stores I've written to this day, it's written to look like a comic book script, so it does have an unusual format, Black Thunder: Day of the Living Nightmare.

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Thank you, Rebecca for coming up with this blog challenge and I hope to do it again. Check out her blog Bookish Beck

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Inspirational Skai

Monday, February 24, 2025