Title: Rings of Fate
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Series: Curses and Crowns #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 410
Length: 14h 28m
Narrator: Kirsten Leigh, Alexander Cendese
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating: Romance Rating: 
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed Rings of Fate. I thought it was a fun romantasy. I loved the magic system and the settings of the four kingdoms on the verge of war. I really liked Aren and Dietan, their banter, and sexual tension. The slow-burn romance was satisfying to watch. I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment. Fortunately, this one ended in a way that I don’t feel like I’m going to die waiting for the next book. I didn’t mind the audiobook, but I didn’t really like the male narrator very much. His voice was too gravelly or growly for my taste.
Funny Story
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 387
Length: 11h 23m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
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My Thoughts
I absolutely adored Funny Story so much. Emily Henry is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I loved both Daphne and Miles, their friendship, chemistry, and even their personal issues. They had so much heart. I really cared for both of them and what they’d gone through in their lives. I’m so glad they both got out of the awful relationships they were in and found something so much better.
Rings of Fate
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Series: Curses and Crowns #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 410
Length: 14h 28m
Narrator: Kirsten Leigh, Alexander Cendese
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:
Romance Rating:
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed Rings of Fate. I thought it was a fun romantasy. I loved the magic system and the settings of the four kingdoms on the verge of war. I really liked Aren and Dietan, their banter, and sexual tension. The slow-burn romance was satisfying to watch. I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment. Fortunately, this one ended in a way that I don’t feel like I’m going to die waiting for the next book. I didn’t mind the audiobook, but I didn’t really like the male narrator very much. His voice was too gravelly or growly for my taste.
A Song to Drown Rivers
Author: Ann Liang
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 324
Length: 10h 22m
Narrator: Natalie Naudus
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
Rating:
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My Thoughts
A Song to Drown Rivers is a story that’ll stay will me for a long time. It’s a beautifully tragic story about love, loss, betrayal, politics, and war. I’ve loved Asian folktales since I was a child and this one did not disappoint. Xishi, Fanli, Zhengdan, and Fanli’s friend (I don’t know how to spell his name and can’t find it on Google). The ending felt a bit rushed and the end end reminded me of the movie Eternity. It made me wonder if it was really hopeful or actually more tragic. So much to think about.
Imperfect Women
Author: Araminta Hall
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 294
Length: 11h 2m
Narrator: Helen Keeley
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:
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My Thoughts
Imperfect Women was a very intriguing story about the ups and downs of life, love, and friendship. It’s not quite a thriller. Instead it’s more of a commentary on what it’s like to be a woman, the good and the bad. It reminded me of the monologue America Ferrera gives at the end of Barbie. Even though I didn’t necessarily like any of the characters, I stayed for the compelling look at the human condition.
March 2026 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Favorite: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Least Favorite: Deep End
Stats
March
Books Read: 10
Rereads: 2
Pages Read: 4,107
Hours Listened: 126h 26m
Average Rating: 4.2
Average Pages Read Per Day: 132
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 23
Rereads: 11
Pages Read: 10,505
Hours Listened: 322h 4m
Average Rating: 4.5
Average Pages Read Per Day: 117