Bi-monthly Recap | Feb-Mar

Life lately

When the pandemic first started, I felt like I suddenly had all this extra time on my hands. It's funny how life just adjusts and I find myself wishing again for more hours in the day. I evaluated where my time was going to see what I could cut out (unfortunately skipping work was not an option) but I realized I could start blogging twice a week instead of posting three times. I started doing that this past month and it was totally the change I needed. Granted I still wish I had more free time but at least I'm on my computer less during the weekend now. 

Other than that, I'm feeling happier with the longer and warmer days, seeing more of my family members get vaccinated (and I will be soon too!), and planning outdoor hangs with my cousins and friends. Maybe I'm being too optimistic but I have a good feeling about the upcoming months. 

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These are books (physical + ebooks) from my TBR or the library aka the non-review books.

• Becoming by Michelle Obama (⭐⭐⭐⭐): Listened to the audiobook and I love Michelle Obama even more now. 
• And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (⭐⭐⭐): Liked it but Murder on the Orient Express is still my favorite from her. 
• The Survival Kit by Donna Freitas (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐): I reread this for the first time since 2012 and not only did it hold up, I think it hit me even harder this time. 
• The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd (⭐⭐⭐⭐): I super enjoyed this Biblical fiction told from the perspective of the wife of Jesus, who historically doesn't exist. 
• A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns & Roses, #4) by Sarah J. Maas (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐): I absolutely loved Nesta and Cassian's story and it's currently my favorite book in the series. 
• The Darkest Night (Lord of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter (⭐⭐): This was beyond disappointing with its lackluster romance, uninteresting protagonists, and bad dialogue. 
• Chain of Iron (Last Hours, #2) by Cassandra Clare (⭐⭐): Unpopular opinion but that ending made me feel like I had completely wasted my time on this book and I won't be continuing the series (unless Alexa tells me to). 
• Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett (⭐⭐⭐⭐): Feels like an older book than it actually is but genuinely enjoyed this horse romance a lot. 
• Under the Never Sky series by Veronica Rossi (⭐⭐⭐): I reread the whole series for the first time since 2012-2013 and while I still was entertained by it, I definitely don't love it as much as I used to. 

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