March Reads Recap: 5 Books, 5 Worlds I Got Lost In
Sorry so late on uploading my March TBR reads> March was stacked with emotionally intense reads, unforgettable characters, and plot twists that had me questioning everything. Here’s a full breakdown of each book I devoured last month.
1. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Welcome to a dystopian world where Juliette Ferrars has been locked away because her touch is deadly. But everything changes when she’s brought out as a potential weapon for the Reestablishment. Her voice is fractured, poetic, and raw—and the emotional journey she takes is as much about surviving as it is about reclaiming her identity.
What I loved: The lyrical writing, the slow-burn romance with Warner (hello, morally grey!), and Juliette’s transformation from broken to powerful.
I am going to read the next book in the series to see if I will read the entire series. I liked the story, but I don't know if I am invested enough to read all of the books. Long series read, but not as long as Zodiac Academy.
Quote: “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
Themes: Trauma, power, love vs control, identity
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Start: 3 March 2025
Completed: 6 March 2025
Total time: 8 hours and 56 minutes
Total pages: 388 pages
Format: Libby (I own the entire series)
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2. The Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne
Back in small-town Alaska, the last person she expected to run into was the guy who broke her heart. But heartbreak can be complicated—and so can second chances. This book had me laughing, swooning, and sometimes tearing up. The side characters and family dynamics added so much depth.
What I loved: The real, relatable emotional baggage; the soft, stubborn love interest; and the sizzling tension.
Quote: “Some people walk into your life to teach you a lesson. Others walk in to stay.”
Themes: Forgiveness, vulnerability, second chances, hometown roots
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Start: 7 March 2025
Completed: 9 March 2025
Total time: 7 hours and 13 minutes
Total pages: 310 pages
Format: Libby (borrowed - do not own)
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3. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Imagine a world divided by the color of your blood—red means commoner, silver means superhuman. But Mare, a Red girl with a deadly power of her own, threatens to upend everything. This book is full of betrayal, power games, and one of the best betrayals I’ve ever read.
What I loved: Court drama, the revolution brewing, the untrustworthy love interests, and that wild ending.
Quote: “Rise, red as the dawn.”
Themes: Social injustice, rebellion, identity, survival
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Start: 10 March 2025
Completed: 16 March 2025
Total time: 10 hours and 56 minutes
Total pages: 388 pages
Format: Libby (own the book but not the series)
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4. The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas
These novellas are a prequel to the Throne of Glass series, and honestly? They wrecked me. Celaena Sardothien is fierce, proud, and heartbreakingly human. Each story builds on her legend—and shows the scars that shaped her. If you love morally grey heroines, you're in for a ride.
What I loved: Celaena’s relationship with Sam ðŸ˜, the assassin guild drama, and the aching sense of tragedy.
Quote: “You’ll find the strength to bear it.”
Themes: Grief, revenge, sacrifice, betrayal, identity, abuse
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Start: 17 March 2025
Completed: 23 March 2025
Total time: 13 hours and 09 minutes
Total pages: 448 pages
Format: Libby (own the series)
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5. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
When Bree Matthews loses her mother, she’s swept into a secret society linked to the legend of King Arthur—and her own buried magic. This book explores generational trauma, grief, and Black girl power in a way that feels so personal and powerful.
What I loved: Bree’s anger and strength, the unique magic system, the rich Southern gothic vibes, and the chemistry between Bree and Selwyn Kane.
Quote: “The pain will always be there. So will the love.”
Themes: Grief, legacy, ancestry, chosen family, power
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Start: 25 March 2025
Completed: 31 March 2025
Total time: 19 hours and 02 minutes
Total pages: 544 pages
Format: Libby (own the series)
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Have you read any of these? Which one are you adding to your TBR?
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