Month in Review: March

March FLEW by. I was quite busy during the month which led me to be a bit AWOL on the blog, but I am back to recap the month. I can't promise more consistency until probably May, but at least I have found the time now to write, which I missed. Here's what happened in this busy month: 

What I Read: 

Vote Loki by: Christopher Hastings and Langdon Foss: 5/5 stars 

The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang: 3/5 stars 

Mine Mine Mine by: Uhuru Portia Phalafala: 5/5 stars 

Love on the Brain by: Ali Hazelwood: 4/5 stars 

Take Us to Your Chief by: Drew Hayden Taylor: 4/5 stars 

The School for Good Mothers by: Jessamine Chan: 5/5 stars 

The Book of Myths by: Amy Cruse: 3/5 stars 

Daisy Jones and the Six by: Taylor Jenkins Reid: 3/5 stars 

Favourite book: I saw Olivia-Savannah mention this book on her Youtube channel and the premise sounded intriguing. So when I saw it at the library I decided to give it a go. I absolutely could not put it down. This book left me frustrated for so many of the characters and I thought it was a great mix of dystopia within a semi present-day setting. However, I know it's gotten mixed reviews and I am curious to hear more from people who had issues with it. 

What I Blogged: 

As mentioned, blogging was scarce in March. I did manage to post a review on Catch and Kill by: Ronan Farrow, and that post sparked some really interesting dialogue. But overall it was difficult to find time in March to dedicate to blogging. 

Favourite Blog Posts of the Month: 

Marie shares a blind-date with an Underrated YA Book 

Cee invites us to remember that The Little Things are There to Enjoy 

Greg reads from Aldebaran 

Life Stuff: 

As mentioned, I was quite busy in March. Mainly my job as a TA took over and I was marking a whole lot of essays. We don't have too big of a turnaround time between when an assignment is due and when the marks need to be released so I was basically marking 24/7. Such is the life of a contract worker! 

Final assignments are due in April too so blogging will probably be inconsistent until May. But I am a bit sad that the semester is coming to a close because I do really enjoy being a TA and I'm upset that this chapter at my university is coming to a close. 

I've been a bit stressed also trying to find a place to live in Ottawa, as I'm moving there for my PhD in the summer. Rent is so expensive everywhere and it's been a struggle to find a location in semi-close proximity to the university without also having to have me take on a full time job. Fingers crossed that something good will become available soon! 

Overall, it wasn't a bad month, just a busy one. I did find the month went by super fast and I am happy that the weather is starting to warm up. 

That was my March. How was yours? 

Emily @ Paperback Princess