Books I Read • March 2025
Squeezed in four books between work deadlines and spring break chaos, but they were all excellent. Shouldn't I get extra credit for the 880-page epic chonker?
I didn't get much reading done in March, to be honest. Work was intense, and the kids had spring break. When you're juggling deadlines and family chaos, sometimes the best you can do is squeeze in a few pages while the kids play at the park.
The first book should count double, being 880 pages. The mix was all over the place: epic fantasy doorstops, quick romantasy snacks, and the Letters of Enchantment duology, which is lyrical and unspicy. Here's what made it off my nightstand last month.
“A Day of Fallen Night” by Samantha Shannon (Roots of Chaos #0) ★★★★
Beautiful prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree. All POVs were strong (no Niclays here). Deep world-building with mix of East and West. Lovely escape if you’re in the mood. Thick 880-page epic fantasy.“Quicksilver” by Callie Hart (Fae & Alchemy #1) ★★★★★
This romantasy pop star opens with portal-to-magic-world. Standard fare: broody fae male, shadow magic, etc. Throw in gods, vampires, games and trials for fun. Shallow world building. Five stars for what it is: a silly, sexy, trope-filled book snack.“Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross (Letters of Enchantment #1) ★★★★
Charming little book. More poetic YA than romantasy. Romance is sweet and closed-door. World is rich and simple. Loved the journalism elements with lyrical writing style. Drop the cliffhanger, it'd be a sweet standalone.“Ruthless Vows” by Rebecca Ross (Letters of Enchantment #2) ★★★
Slow burn resolved, so the romance here isn’t as suspenseful. Higher stakes, but world building is too simple to carry it. Quick lyrical read, not as strong as Divine Rivals. Could take or leave.
