Monthly Wrap Up for February 2025


February was a very busy month! The biggest news? I moved to a new place! I’m excited to settle in and start making it feel like home. With all the packing and unpacking, I didn’t have as much time to read, and I even returned all my library books ahead of the move just to make sure none of them got lost. I still have lots of unpacking to do but I’m finally getting back into my TBR with a few audiobooks. So, let’s take a look at what I managed to read this month!


February TBR Revisited

This is my list from last month. 

I read 2 of these books! Not too bad, all things considered. 


Reading Stats


Books Read in January 2025

Set Fire to the Gods by Kristen Simmons and Sara Raasch ★★★★☆
Abstract: A gladiator that controls fire and a boy with a forbidden power have to kill their unkillable gods.

 Rise Up from the Embers by Kristen Simmons and Sara Raasch ★★★★☆
Abstract: These two with stolen power must fight like gods or lose their humanity.


 The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang ★★★★☆
Abstract: Serin gets a special ticket to visit a market that could swap her life for a better one.

 The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti ★★★★★
Abstract: The girls get picked on more and might be getting involved with a cult?!

 Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, Vol. 4 by AidaIro ★★★☆☆
Abstract: Nene gets a chance to leave her contract with Hanako.

 Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver ★★★★☆
Abstract: A circus performer and a doctor hit it off after she gets her leg broken while trying to kill someone.

 The Crime Brulee Bake Off by Rebecca Connolly ★★★☆☆






Picture Books
I read some picture books for an event I do at the library. I don't count these towards any reading goals (book bingo or yearly goal). Here are some of my favorites from this month.

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o ★★★★☆
Abstract:  Sulwe is darker than everyone in her family and it takes the midnight sky to help her love herself. 

 Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diane O'Neill ★★★★★
Abstract: Molly and her mom visit the food pantry and make a few friends along the way.

 Little Hugs from Little Loves by Mark Sperring ★★★★★
Abstract: Many baby animals hug their parents.

 The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by Deborah ★★★★★ Underwood ★★★★★
Abstract: Old MacDonald's story of how he got his farm.


 Some of These are Snails by Carter Higgins ★★★★★
Abstract: Some shapes are actually other things and different colors.



February TBR

I just started a nonfiction book to help me keep the new place clean. I will hopefully finish it this month while I take notes. This list is also short since I'll be busy unpacking for most of the month. 


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