Q1 Wrap-Up: Everything I Read January through March 2026
So, we're nearly five months into 2026 and I am just now sitting down to tell y'all about the books I read in Q1.
Is this late? Yes.
Am I sorry? Barely.
Below you'll find everything I finished between January and March. (Spoiler Alert: I ain't finished a thing in March).
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January 2026
Morning Star by Pierce Brown
I had mixed feelings about this read. When I started this series, I could not stand the main character. He whined so much sometimes that I was like when will the whining end. Having said this, with this being book 3 in a trilogy, I found it much more enjoyable than the others in the series. I don't dislike the book, but I probably wouldn't read it again.
You can purchase the book from one of these links: Bookshop.org | Amazon
The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson
Honestly, I feel like I'm the one who got scammed. Hear me out. I love me some Tiffany D. Jackson and I've enjoyed nearly everything I've ever read by her except for this book. Every time I think about this book I get a little heated because what even was this?! This just did not measure up to the style of writing I've become accustomed to when it comes to her work and I was so disappointed. Even when reading the book, I kept going by virtue of her name alone. Would I read Tiffany's work again? Yes. Would I give this book another chance? Absolutely not.
You can purchase the book from one of these links to form your own thoughts: Bookshop.org | Amazon
His & Hers by Alice Feeney
I have to be honest. I only read this because everyone was talking about the Netflix series and I felt I had to read the book before I watched anything. I still haven't watched the show, but the book was so good to me. It's fair to mention that this is not a usual genre for me so there weren't any particular things I was looking for. Usually, the biggest hope I have for a book is that I cannot predict the ending and, if I can predict it, it surprises me in some way. The ending for this book surprised me because I had my suspicions about every character and the actual responsible party seemed highly implausible. This was my favorite read of January.
You can purchase the book from one of these links: Bookshop.org | Amazon
February 2026
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
I was completely locked in from the beginning. The fantasy definitely took a back seat for me. Now don't get me wrong, I'm usually a story matters over everything kind of girly, but the sex scenes in this book?!?! Baby, they were so good. Every time I think about them, I tuck my hair behind my ear and lower my eyes. I'm blushing writing this. LOL. No, but seriously, if you love a book with some good sex, this one's for you!
You can get the book from one of these links: Bookshop.org | Amazon
This Ends in Embers by Kamilah Cole
This book is a little slow, but it's good. It's the second book in a duology and I knew I didn't want the story to end, so I put off reading this for a long while. There were points where I felt the story wasn't moving fast enough for me, but once things got going and I was fully invested in the story again, I was in. The writing is beautiful and the magic system is a bit different from others I've experienced before. What I think I appreciated more than anything is that it really is a story about sisterhood more than it is a romantasy (don't worry, there is romance in this). I'd read it again.
You can get the book from one of these links: Bookshop.org | Amazon
March 2026
That's my Q1. Now I want yours. What did you read and what do I need to add to my TBR?
