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Weekly Wrap-Up: 3/23 – 3/29

Happy Monday everybody! I hope you had a nice week! It’s Weekly Wrap-Up time!

Last week was great, both in regards to bloc activity and for reading books. I posted on here a good about, and I read a few books. It was awesome!

But yeah, without further ado, let’s get on with the Weekly Wrap-Up!

Tuesday 3/24: Top Ten Tuesday

Last Tuesday, I participated in Top Ten Tuesday for the first time in a couple of weeks. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post currently hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It celebrates lovely lists, wonderful books and the bookish community. The prompt for last week was Books on Your Spring To-Read List.

Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Spring 2026 TBR

Wednesday 3/25: Can’t-Wait Wednesday / WWW Wednesday

On Wednesday, I participated in Can’t-Wait Wednesday again. Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Tressa @ Wishful Endings. It focuses on books you’re looking forward to reading, usually new releases.

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: A Widow’s Charm

I also participated in WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. It focuses on the Three Ws of Reading: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you’ll read next?

WWW Wednesday: 3/25

Friday 3/26: First Line Friday

This past Friday, I participated in First Line Friday again. First Line Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers (formerly) hosted by Wandering Words. It’s where you guess what book the post is highlighting based on the book’s first words.

First Line Friday: 3/27

Books I Read Last Week

Wrapping It All Up

So yeah, I’m generally pretty happy with everything I got done last week. I would’ve liked to have read (or at least started) maybe one more book and done one more blog post, but I’m satisfied with how things turned out.

For this week, I want to participate in my usual weekly posts, but I also want to post my list of most interesting looking books for April 2026. I’d also really like to get a book review out – I didn’t manage to do so last week, which disappointed me.

Concerning books and reading, I want to start A Widow’s Charm by Caitlyn Paxson, probably tomorrow. I also want to read Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, as well as its sequel, Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, if I like it. I had intended to get to Dungeon Crawler Carl this past weekend, but the One Piece arc I was reading lasted longer than I thought, so I had to read another omnibus. Oh well.

I didn’t do much else last week, outside of books and blogging, which is a little strange. Usually something is going on. My spouse and I have continued to be healthier, I guess? We’ve both definitely noticed a difference with that, at least. I dunno, we haven’t started any new shows or anything. So yeah, nothing much outside of reading and stuff. Easter’s gonna be this Sunday, so I’m looking forward to that.

Anyway, as always thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day/night!

See ya ~Mar

WWW Wednesday: 3/25

Hey all, hope your Wednesday is going well!

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that used to be hosted at A Daily Rhythm, but has been taken over by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the 3 Ws!

The 3 Ws of WWW Wednesday:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

What I’m Currently Reading

One Piece (Volumes: 73, 74, & 75) by Eiichiro Oda

CURRENT STATUS: 33%

CURRENT FEELS: 🙂 (happy, liking it)

✯✯ I’m enjoying the Punk Hazard/Dressrosa arcs much better than Fishman Island. I’ve heard the Dressrosa part is a little slower, but I haven’t noticed it yet. ✯✯

What I Recently Finished Reading

One Piece (Volumes 70, 71, & 72) by Eiichiro Oda

★★ I thought this was pretty good. I’m interested in where the story is going, and I’m loving all the buildup to the end of the current arc. I’m also liking how momentum for a future arc (Wano) is ramping up, too. ★★

One Piece (Volumes 67, 68, & 69) by Eiichiro Oda

★★ Ahhh, this was a much stronger and interesting start to a new arc than Fishman Island was for me. I also really liked the fire and ice thing Punk Hazard had going on – it was really cool. It reminded me so much of Super Mario Galaxy (as well as Galaxy 2). I also went back an dropped Fishman Island down like half a star to a 3.5 for both supervolumes – I didn’t realize I’d rated it so high!).★★

What I’m Reading Next

One Piece (Volumes 76, 77, & 78) by Eiichiro Oda

☆☆ I’m really looking forward to finishing this arc. I love One Piece, but there are just so many other books I want to read, and this manga is just. So. Long. It’s a huge time commitment and I gotta take some breaks. Right now I’m thinking I’ll resume with the Zou and Whole Cake Island arcs in the summer, just to give me time to read some other stuff. I really am enjoying the Punk Hazard and Dressrosa arcs so far, though. ☆☆

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

☆☆ I’m really pumped to read this book and give the Dungeon Crawler Carl series a shot. I really hope that I like it. ☆☆

A Widow’s Charm by Caitlyn Paxson

☆☆ This is one of my most anticipated new books from March 2026, and I’m still really looking forward to it. I’m planning to read it next week after it comes out. The summary sounds great, so I hope I like it. And the cover is so gorgeous! ☆☆

What books has everyone been reading lately? What have you thought of them? What are you thinking of reading next?

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope that you have a great day/night!

See ya ~Mar

Weekly Wrap-Up: 3/16 – 3/22

Yes! I’m on time today! Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a good week! It’s time for another Weekly Wrap-Up!

Last week wasn’t too bad, but it could’ve been a little better. I did read a book, though, and posted a few times on here, so I’m relatively content with it all.

But yeah, without further ado, let’s get on with the Weekly Wrap-Up!

Tuesday 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day

Last Tuesday was St. Pat’s, so here’s a belated Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! ☘️🍻💚🇮🇪 It’s one of my favorite days of the year; I just love how it almost always feels like spring, as well as the green theme. I really like the color green. And the food is always amazing.

Wednesday 3/18: WWW Wednesday

On Wednesday, I participated in WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. It focuses on the Three Ws of Reading: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you’ll read next?

WWW Wednesday: 3/18

Friday 3/20: First Day of Spring / First Line Friday

This past Friday was the First Day of Spring!! 🌸🌱🌼🌿 So long winter! And goodbye to freezing cold weather! Honestly, though it wasn’t as bad as in 2024, I’m still ready for some warmer temperatures.

This past Friday, I participated in First Line Friday again. First Line Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers (formerly) hosted by Wandering Words. It’s where you guess what book the post is highlighting based on the book’s first words.

First Line Friday: 3/20

Saturday 3/21: Brighter Than Nine Book Review

On Saturday, I posted my book review for Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan. It was the sequel to Darker By Four, and the second half of the Darker By Four Duology.

It was one one my most anticipated reads (and sequels) for the first half of this year, and it didn’t disappoint. I actually enjoyed it more than it’s predecessor, and thought that it wrapped things up well. I gave it ★★★✫☆.

Book Review: Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan

Books I Read Last Week

Wrapping It All Up

So yeah, that’s what I did last week. I’m hoping to either at least match it this week, or to surpass it. Like reading more books or something, as well as maybe posting a little more.

For my blogging this week, I want to participate in a few of the weekly posts, as well as doing a monthly post. Concerning my reading, I’m planning on finishing up the Dressrosa saga of One Piece, and then hopefully moving on to Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. My spouse reading and liking the series, as well as literally everyone else at the moment, has finally worn me down, and I want in on that. And if I finish that before the end of the week, then I want to do a book review on it.

Not much else went on outside of books and blogging last week. There was St. Patrick’s Day, and the big cleaning day of the month came along, but that’s kind of it. It was a pretty chill week, honestly.

Anyway, as always thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day/night!

See ya ~Mar

WWW Wednesday: 3/18

Hey there, hope you’re having a good Wednesday!

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that used to be hosted at A Daily Rhythm, but has been taken over by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the 3 Ws!

The 3 Ws of WWW Wednesday:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

What I’m Currently Reading

✯✯ Well, this is a bit embarrassing, but you’ve caught me in between books. Oh well – hopefully I’ll start reading something by tomorrow. I’m definitely reading something this week, though. ✯✯

What I Recently Finished Reading

Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan

★★ I thought it was better than Darker By Four, but it wasn’t quite as good as I was hoping. I did like it, however. Also, both book covers are awesome. I’m still deliberating on whether I want to give it 3.5 or 3.75 stars. ★★

What I Might Read Next

One Piece (Volumes 67 – 68 – 69: Punk Hazard) by Eiichiro Oda

☆☆ I’m definitely gonna start the next arc in One Piece wihhin the next week, but I’m not sure if I’m reading it next-next. It’s absolutely on my immediate TBR, though. ☆☆

The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards

☆☆ This has been on my radar for a few years, and I’m thinking about reading it in the very near future. I’m still not completely sure about it, however. ☆☆

What books has everyone been reading lately? What have you thought of them? What are you thinking of reading next?

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope that you have a great day/night!

See ya ~Mar

Weekly Wrap-Up: 3/9 – 3/15

Ugh, this is so late. I hope you’re having a good week so far. This past weekend and the last few days have been a bit iffy, which is why this isn’t on Monday like it usually is. But anyway, it’s time for another Weekly Wrap-Up!

Last week was fine. I did a decent amount of posting here on the blog and I read another book. So I’m happy about that.

But anyway, without further ado, let’s get on with the Weekly Wrap-Up!

Tuesday 3/10: February Reading 2026

Last Tuesday, I posted my Monthly Reading Wrap-Up for February 2026. And I got it out at a reasonable time of the month, this time. For those who don’t know, monthly wrap-ups are when I go over the books I read over the past month, as well as my stats over on The StoryGraph.

Monthly Wrap-Up: February Reading 2026

Wednesday 3/11: WWW Wednesday

On Wednesday, I participated in WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. It focuses on the Three Ws of Reading: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you’ll read next?

WWW Wednesday: 3/11

Friday 3/13: Don’t Let the Forest In Review / Friday the 13th

This past Friday, I reviewed Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews. It’s a YA fantasy-horror novel, with LGBT+ themes. It was somewhat reminiscent of things I’ve read before and I had other issues with it, but I generally enjoyed it. I gave it ★★★★☆, because even though it had its flaws, I really like the cover and I think it was a pretty decent book.

Book Review: Don’t Let the Forest In

It was also Friday the 13th. Like I said last month, it isn’t a holiday or anything. I just like to acknowledge it for whatever reason. And we had two of these this year – because one of the Friday the 13th’s happened to be in February.

Saturday 3/14: Pi Day (π)

On Saturday, I didn’t really post anything, but it was another day of the year I like to point out for some reason – Pi Day (3.14). We didn’t end up getting a pie to celebrate, unfortunately. Oh well. Still love the day, though.

Books I Read Last Week

Wrapping It All Up

So yeah, that’s all the stuff that happened last week. This week I want to do just as well or better. Hopefully I can keep this up.

Concerning my blogging, I want to post my review for Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan. I’d also like to participate in at least one or two of my usual weekly posts, and maybe something else. Not all sure yet. In regards to what I want to read next, I’m in between jumping right into the next arc of One Piece, or maybe reading The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards. I’m not completely sure yet.

Regarding stuff outside of books and blogging, last week my spouse and I finally finished the original Justice League cartoon from 2001. They’ve already seen it, so it was a rewatch for them, but it was new for me. We’d actually started watching its first season like a year and a half ago, but just now got around to watching the second and finishing up the show. I thought it was all right; I didn’t dislike it or anything, it just didn’t blow my mind either.

We also watched season two of the live action One Piece. And it was just as good as the first season. I can’t believe one of the top live action anime adaptations is One Piece – you’d think it would be impossible. And how the hell do they keep doing perfect casting?! But yeah, we really enjoyed it. Looking forward to season three (probably) next year – can’t wait to see how they adapt Alabasta.

Anyway, as always thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day/night!

See ya ~Mar

WWW Wednesday: 3/11

Happy Wednesday everyone!

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that used to be hosted at A Daily Rhythm, but has been taken over by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the 3 Ws!

The 3 Ws of WWW Wednesday:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Thing I’m Currently Reading

Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan

CURRENT STATUS: 6%

CURRENT FEELS: 😆 (very excited)

✯✯ I’m really looking forward to this! One of my most anticipated reads – and sequels – of this year! ✯✯

The Thing I Finished Reading Recently

Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews

★★ I really enjoyed this book. Review coming within the next couple of days! ★★

The Thing I Probably Going to Read Next

One Piece (Volumes 67 – 68 – 69: Punk Hazard) by Eiichiro Oda

☆☆ Not fully decided though I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be continuing with the next arc of One Piece, which is Punk Hazard and directly followed by Dressrosa. I’ve heard Punk Hazard is a good arc, so I’m looking forward to it. ☆☆

What books has everyone been reading lately? What have you thought of them? What are you thinking of reading next?

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope that you have a great day/night!

See ya ~Mar

Weekly Wrap-Up: 3/2 – 3/8

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a good week! It’s time for another Weekly Wrap-Up!

Last week was fine. I missed a blog post or two that I’d wanted to do, but that’s okay. I’ve certainly had worse. I also read a book again this past week, which I’m really happy about.

Anyway, without further ado, let’s get on with the Weekly Wrap-Up!

Tuesday 3/3: The Most Interesting Looking New Books of March 2026

Last Tuesday, I posted a list of the books that I’m looking forward to this month. Or, at least the ones that I think look the most interesting. It was the The Most Interesting Looking New Books of March 2026. As always, it’s basically only fantasy and science fiction, as those are the two genres I primarily read. This time there were once again six books on my list.

The Most Interesting Looking New Books of March 2026

Wednesday 3/4: Can’t-Wait Wednesday / WWW Wednesday

On Wednesday, I participated in Can’t-Wait Wednesday again. Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Tressa @ Wishful Endings. It focuses on books you’re looking forward to reading, usually new releases.

Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Brighter Than Nine

I also participated in WWW Wednesday. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. It focuses on the Three Ws of Reading: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? and What do you think you’ll read next?

WWW Wednesday: 3/4

Friday 3/6: Stolen Midnights Review

On Friday, I finally posted my review for Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn. It’s a never fantasy novel, that just came out last month. I had mixed feelings about it.

There was a lot to like about it, but there were just as many – if not more – things to dislike about it. I thought the world building and magic and mystery was interesting, but I was less impressed with the characters and romance. I gave it ★★✫☆☆.

Stolen Midnights Review

Books I Read Last Week

Wrapping It All Up

So yeah, I think that last week was pretty okay. I’m hoping to do at least as good this week, if not a little better. I want to keep up with at least a book a week again – I miss doing that. Fingers crossed. 🍀🤞

Regarding my blog activity for the week, I want to definitely post my monthly reading wrap-up for February 2026. I wanted to do it last week, but sometimes things happen. I also want to participate in at least a couple of my favorite weekly memes, as well as get out another book review. For my reading, the next book I’m planning on diving into is Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan, which comes out tomorrow.

Concerning stuff outside the blog, last week I switched over my decorations from Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day. So now the decor is now shades of green instead of red and pink. Aside from that, my spouse and I are still up to our usual.

Anyway, as always thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day/night!

See ya ~Mar

WWW Wednesday: 3/4

It’s been quite a long time since I last participated in this post. There were a couple of reasons, but I think the biggest one was that I’d mention most if not all of the Three Ws in my Weekly Wrap-Ups every week, so I thought it was a little redundant.

But I’ve missed it, so I’m back! I can’t believe it’s been over a year. The other big reason I stopped is that I was in-between books half the time whenever the middle of the week came around, so hopefully that stops happening. 🍀🤞

Also: I made a new cover image!!

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that used to be hosted at A Daily Rhythm, but has been taken over by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the 3 Ws!

The 3 Ws of WWW Wednesday:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Thing I’m Currently Reading

Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews

CURRENT STATUS: 2%

CURRENT FEELS: 😁 (excited)

The Thing I Finished Reading Recently

Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn

★★ I’m conflicted about this book, and my star rating keeps changing. It’s why it’s taken me this long to review it, (which I’m angling to do tomorrow) even though I finished it last weekend. ★★

The Thing I’m Probably Going to Read Next

Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan

☆☆ I’m really looking forward to this one. It’s one of my most anticipated books and sequels for the first half of 2026. ☆☆

What books has everyone been reading lately? What have you thought of them? What are you thinking of reading next?

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope that you have a great day/night!

See ya ~Mar

Weekly Wrap-Up: 11/11 – 11/17

It’s back for a third week in a row! That’s three weeks, so that’s technically a habit right? Or at least a turkey, like three strikes in bowling? Uh, nevermind.

I’m satisfied with my reading and my blog posting last week. Not only did I participate in a couple of my usual posts, but I put out two book reviews. Woohoo! Also, I read and finished three books! Fingers crossed I get the same kind of productivity this, or at least an amount that I’m personally happy with. 🤞🍀

Anyway, without further ado, on with the wrap-up!

Tuesday 11/12: One Piece Review (Part #1)

Last Tuesday, I finally posted my first review for One Piece. This one basically only focused on the pre-time skip arcs, but I’m planning on doing two more reviews of the long running series by the end of it. (One focusing on the New World and Wano, and the other focusing on One Piece’s Final Saga when the manga is finally complete.)

Though I had somewhat different thoughts regarding each of the arcs from the pre-time skip, I rated the entirety of it ★★★★✯.

One Piece Review Part #1

Wednesday 11/13: WWW Wednesday

On Wednesday, I participated in WWW Wednesday for the first time in a while. WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that is currently hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. It focuses on talking about what you’re currently reading, what you recently read and what you’re thinking about reading next.

WWW Wednesday: 11/13

Friday 11/15: First Line Friday

Last Friday, I participated in First Line Fridays for the first time in several weeks. First Line Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers (formerly) hosted by Wandering Words. It’s a fun little post that focuses on guessing books based on their first lines.

First Line Friday: 11/15

Saturday 11/17: Skyshade Review

Yesterday, I finally got my review out for Skyshade by Alex Aster. It’s a new release and a part of the Lightlark Saga, a YA romantasy series. I ended up giving this book ★✫☆☆☆.

Skyshade Review

Books I Read Last Week

💖🎁 Wrapping It All Up 💖🎁

So yeah, I’m really happy with both the posts I was able to do, as well as the amount of reading that I had gotten done. Also, I got out two book reviews, which I’m really satisfied with. I don’t know how common of an occurrence that’s gonna be, however, even though it might happen again this week, lol. We’ll see what happens together.

Regarding my upcoming posts for this week… I’m definitely planning on participating in a certain monthly post regarding the color of book covers. I’m also going to do at least one book review this week (I finished MDZS within the first half of last week, but wanted to review Skyshade first, so I still gotta review it). I’m hoping to read at least one or two books this week, as well. And I’ll probably participate in at least one weekly post, too.

Concerning stuff going on in life outside of books and blogs; there wasn’t too much of one, honestly. We mostly relaxed this past weekend, though I did clean a lot of the house last week. But other than that, nothing notable happened.

Anyway, as always, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope you all have a awesome day/night!

See ya ~Mar

WWW Wednesday: 11/13

It’s been a few weeks since I last participated, but I’m reading something on a Wednesday again, so… yeah.

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme that used to be hosted at A Daily Rhythm, but has been taken over by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Now, without further ado, let’s get into the 3 Ws!

The 3 Ws of WWW Wednesday:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll read next?

The Thing I’m Currently Reading

Skyshade by Alex Aster

CURRENT STATUS: 2%

CURRENT FEELS: 😈 (I’m so looking forward to this trainwreck – will it retroactively make the first two books even worse, I wonder?)

The Thing I Most Recently Finished Reading

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (MDZS) by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

☆★ Star rating is for all the entire story as a whole, not each individual volume. Also, haven’t posted a review yet, lol (though to be fair I just finished it). It’s coming eventually though! ★☆

The Thing(s) I Might Read Next

  • The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie: I’ve wanted to read more Leckie ever since I read Lake of Souls a few months ago. I’ve already acquired this book, and am definitely planning on reading it before the end of the year at least.
  • House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas: I’ve had this book for several months now, and it’s been on my TBR for about the same amount of time. My cousins were also planning on reading Crescent City as of Christmas of last year and I kind of want to discuss it with them, so I’d like to read at least the first book before Christmas.
  • The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie: This series has been on my radar for years, but as with most popular high fantasy series, I’ve been wary about reading it (mostly because I’ve DNF-ed quite a few of them – I’m looking at you A Song of Ice and Fire (got to book two), The Name of the Wind and The Way of Kings). But I’m thinking of giving it a real shot, and am hoping to read it before the year ends.

What books has everyone been reading lately? What have you thought of them? What are you thinking of reading next?

Anyway, thank you to everyone for reading, and I hope that you have a great day/night!

See ya ~Mar