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February Recap

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February felt a little shorter (because it literally is), but somehow I still packed in a solid mix of romances, thrillers, and a few surprise favorites. I leaned into seasonal vibes, Valentine’s reads, and a couple binge worthy backlist picks that completely delivered.

If you missed anything this month, here’s a quick catch up — plus a peek at what I’m excited about heading into March.

ICYMI: February Highlights

February Book Recommendations

A mixed genre roundup of love stories, twisty suspense, and a few books that genuinely surprised me in the best way.

→ Read the full list here

Full February Reading Wrap Up

All the stats, standouts, and quick hit thoughts.

→ See the wrap up here

I also shared:

• Books to read if you’re missing the Winter Olympics

• Romance books that feel like a Valentine

• An audiobook starter guide

• A 2016 vs. 2026 Bookstagram post to celebrate 10 yearsof reviewing (!!)

A Few of My Favorite Reads in February

Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

This one absolutely wrecked me in the most beautiful way. It’s devastating and tender, layered and deeply human — a story about grief, survival, found family, and what it truly means to begin living again. Leigh’s journey is heavy with trauma, but the way healing slowly unfolds on that Alabama flower farm felt thoughtful and earned. It’s character driven fiction at its finest.

The audiobook experience elevated this story to something unforgettable. Narrated by Tracie Thoms, Dionte Black, and the author herself, the performances were immersive and emotionally precise. You can hear every crack in Leigh’s armor. This would be such a powerful book club pick — it lingers long after the final chapter.

→ Read my full audiobook review here

Whisper Sweet Nothings by Laura Pavlov

The perfect send off to Rosewood River. Winnie and Archer were EVERYTHING. Single dad x nanny tension? Elite. Banter? Top tier. The Chadwick group chat? Completely unhinged in the best way.

This had humor, heart, spice, small town charm, and the sweetest emotional core. Melody stole my heart, and that extended epilogue? I devoured it. Laura Pavlov truly writes single dads like no one else, and I would happily live in Rosewood River forever.

→ Read my full review here

Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles

Romantic suspense done right. Emotional depth, high stakes tension, layered mystery, and a slow burn romance rooted in trust and vulnerability. Brae as a fiercely protective single mom added so much weight to the story, and watching Dex with Owen melted me.

The twists absolutely got me (again), and the groundwork laid for future books has me fully invested. Catherine Cowles just knows how to balance danger and devotion.

→ Read my full review here

Love Song by Elle Kennedy

Returning to the Briar universe is pure serotonin for me. Nostalgia, next gen chaos, group chats, emotional growth — it’s everything I want from this world.

Wyatt and Blake’s slow burn tension was delicious torture in the best way. The banter? Incredible. The chemistry? Off the charts. And while it’s wildly fun, it also carries emotional weight in a way that feels real and grounded. I’m fully obsessed and will never get tired of visiting this universe.

→ Read my full review here

Currently Reading / Listening / Watching

• Reading: Turn Off the Light by Jacquie Walters and it is creepy AF. Dual timelines, haunted house energy, women separated by four hundred years, and something in the walls? I’m unsettled in the best way.

• Listening: Served Him Right by Lisa Unger I’m about to start this one and I’m so ready for messy brunch drama, secrets, and revenge.

• Watching: Season 2 of Paradise on Hulu. I’m a HUGE Sterling K. Brown fan and this show is excellent.

What’s Next

Honestly? I’m fully in my mood reading era right now. No strict plan, just vibes.

You can definitely expect:

• A spring themed reads post soon

• More carousels, guides, and random themed lists whenever inspiration strikes

• Continued 10 year anniversary throwbacks and celebratory content throughout the year

Thank you for being here! Whether you read every post, tap through a carousel, or just lurk quietly in the background. I appreciate this little corner of the internet more than you know. 🤍

Litsy

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A few weeks ago I heard about the Litsy app from Bookishdaayla. This was the first I had heard of this app, but after reading her post and discovering it was being called a book lovers dream, and a cross between Instagram and Goodreads, I knew I had to check it out. (If you’re not already connected with me, please come add/follow me!)

This app is in its infancy, but it has loads of potential! Every single thing you post has to be related to a book. Wanna post a picture of something book related? You have to link it to a book. 


When I posted this picture, I just linked to the book I was reading. They call this a blurb, and you can say whatever you want and add a picture or not. 

You can see at the bottom of this picture that you can like and comment, just like on Instagram. There’s a unique option here that you can add to your stack. Once you add to your stack, it gives the option of adding it to categories, similar to Goodreads, TBR, have read, or currently reading. 

You can also leave reviews. This is the only part that I don’t love so much. Reviews have to be under 300 characters. I’m so wordy, that’s really hard for me! I usually just decide if it’s a pick, so-so, pan or bail (their rating system) and write a couple of sentences. Then I say full review can be found on my blog. 

They have what’s called your Litfluence score as well. Everyone starts with 42 points if I recall correctly. Then as you post stuff, it gets higher. But only based on followers and if people add books that you’ve posted to their stack. 

There were also a couple of not yet released books that I couldn’t find in their catalog but I emailed them and they were super helpful about adding them.

Overall, I think this app is great and a readers dream! It’s another place to connect with the book community and as I said earlier, I think it has great potential. I believe for right now it’s only available in the iTunes Store, but I would imagine it will be available across all platforms soon enough. 

If you decide to check it out come follow me so I can follow you back, username is Novelgossip.