Monthly Roundup: February 2017

Well, this month I read a lot of books. I thought working again would slow down my reading, but it doesn't seem that way!

I read some incredible books this month. When Breath Becomes Air was heartbreaking and fantastic and I highly recommend it to everyone (it's not very long). Daring Greatly was this month's Book Club pick and it was amazing in so many ways. And A Conjuring of Light, the third and final installment to the Shades of Magic series, was everything I had hoped for and more. SO MANY FEELS! I finished it a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it. It was perfect.

1) Empire of Storms - Sarah J. Maas (4.5 stars)
2) The Assassin's Blade - Sarah J. Maas (4 stars)
3) Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon (3.5 stars)
4) Carve The Mark - Veronica Roth (4 stars)
5) Caraval - Stephanie Garber (3 stars)
6) When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi (5 stars)
7) After the Crown - K. B. Wagers (4.5 stars)
8) A Gathering of Shadows - V. E. Schwab (reread) (5 stars)
9) A Conjuring of Light - V. E. Schwab (5 stars)
10) Daring Greatly - Brené Brown (4 stars)

What books did you read this month? What was your favorite? Did you read any of these books? Tell me your thoughts in the comments!

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