Discussing the Over 20 Books I Read in February!

by Carter Sullivan July 5, 2023, 12:50 am 42 Comments

# Book Reviews and Recommendations | Monthly Wrap-Up | Romance Books | Reading Vlog 2022

Welcome to the book wrap-up for February! In this video, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on over 20 books that I read this month. If you love spicy romance and are looking for book recommendations, you’ve come to the right place!

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Now, let’s dive into the books I read in February. I’ll give you a brief plot summary, my star rating, any tropes, trigger warnings, and my overall thoughts on each book.

**1. The Maid by Nina Pros**
– Star Rating:
– Tropes: None
– Trigger Warnings: None
– Overall Thoughts: This debut novel was highly anticipated, but it didn’t live up to the hype for me. The plot twist was unnecessary and obvious, and the whodunit mystery felt lackluster. However, I’m open to reading more from this author in the future.

**2. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang**
– Star Rating:
– Tropes: Workplace romance, successful woman, man who thinks woman is too good for him
– Trigger Warnings: None
– Overall Thoughts: Despite my initial reservations about the workplace romance and not relating to the main character’s job, this book surprised me with its cuteness. It follows Stella, who has Asperger’s, as she hires an escort named Michael. Their relationship dynamic and steamy scenes made this a quick and enjoyable read.

**3. Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley**
– Star Rating:
– Tropes: Enemies to lovers, second chance, forced proximity
– Trigger Warnings: None
– Overall Thoughts: This book initially had a five-star rating from me, but I deducted a star for the common romance trope of a simple misunderstanding leading to a breakup. Despite that, I loved the bookstagrammer protagonist, the banter, and the books-within-a-book aspect. It’s a cute and underrated read that deserves more attention.

**4. The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel**
– Star Rating: ½
– Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn
– Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault
– Overall Thoughts: I came across this book on a Kindle Daily Deal and was blown away by how cute it was. The story revolves around independent engineer Leah, who walks out on her arranged marriage and ends up working with hotshot lawyer Jay. It’s a slow burn love story with a STEM badass and is definitely underrated.

**5. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell**
– Star Rating:
– Tropes: None
– Trigger Warnings: None
– Overall Thoughts: This fast-paced and gripping thriller had me hooked from beginning to end. It follows the Merton family and their murder on Easter dinner. With multiple POVs and a mysterious whodunit plot, it reminded me of “Knives Out.” I couldn’t put it down and highly recommend it if you love suspense and plot twists.

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