March wasn’t the most productive month numbers-wise, but it was packed with emotional chaos, slow burns, and questionable moral choices (from fictional men, not me—usually). I read three books, DNF’d one, and officially entered my Warner spiral.
Here’s everything I read this month—complete with honest opinions, emotional overreactions, and at least one DNF I don’t regret.
Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood
Rating: ★★★★☆
Vibe: Corporate enemies, ethically blurry, hot mess energy
Ali Hazelwood really said “What if STEM girl meets corporate sabotage boy?” and somehow… it worked? This book is sharp, messy, and more intense than her previous ones.
What I loved:
- The banter (Hazelwood still does this so well)
- The emotional tension—you could cut it with a spreadsheet
- The MMC is complicated in a “should I like him?” kind of way, which we all know I live for
One scene that stuck with me: when the FMC had to defend her team’s work in a high-stakes meeting while her love interest sat silently across the room—talk about layered tension.
It didn’t hit me as hard emotionally as The Love Hypothesis, but I admired the risks this story took. It felt a little more grown-up and way more unhinged (in a good way).
Themes: loyalty vs ambition, guilt, trust, and second chances in the messiest of circumstances
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
Rating: ★★★★☆
Vibe: Emotional trauma, power struggles, Warner chaos™
This was such an upgrade from Shatter Me (which got a solid “meh” 3 stars from me). Juliette finally begins to grapple with her identity and power in a way that feels real. And Warner? I get it now. He’s awful. I love him.
One quote that wrecked me:
“I’m not trying to fix her. I just want her to know she’s not broken.”
Did I highlight that line? Yes. Did I whisper “ugh, shut up” while smiling? Also yes.
Mafi’s writing still leans poetic, but it felt way more intentional here. Juliette’s growth felt raw and believable, and the romantic tension nearly killed me.
Themes: survival, emotional repression, control, and learning to let someone see the ugliest parts of you
Unite Me by Tahereh Mafi
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Vibe: Bonus content for the emotionally invested
Okay, so I read this after Unravel Me (because I didn’t check the novella reading order—rookie mistake), but it still worked. Warner’s POV was the standout here, and it deepened my understanding of who he is beneath all the sharp edges and trauma.
Adam’s story was fine, but I didn’t connect to it the same way.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but only if you’re already emotionally spiraling like the rest of us. As a novella, it adds depth but didn’t wow me. I appreciated it, but I wouldn’t call it essential.
DNF of the Month: Quicksilver by Callie Hart
(For anyone new to bookish lingo—DNF = Did Not Finish.)
I tried, really. But after three chapters, I realized I was reading the same paragraph three times and absorbing nothing. The pacing felt off, the characters didn’t click, and I didn’t feel emotionally invested. I know this one has a loyal fanbase, but it wasn’t for me—at least not right now.
And honestly? DNFing a book you’re not vibing with is elite reader behavior. No guilt here.
Final Thoughts
March gave me fewer books, but more feelings, which feels right for where I’m at as a reader right now.
Have you read any of these?
Are you deep in the Shatter Me spiral like I am?
Is Not In Love your fave Hazelwood book—or are you still loyal to Adam and Olive?
What was your favorite (or most chaotic) book of March?
Let’s talk in the comments—or scream about it on bookstagram. I’m always down for a good fictional meltdown.
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