These new reads will wreck your TBR—and your emotional stability.
Cupid’s got nothing on this lineup. Whether you’re in the mood for forbidden love that’ll make you sweat, family secrets that refuse to
stay buried, or dark academia that’ll leave you questioning your life choices, February’s book releases are bringing all the drama. We’re talking about more “did that just happen?!” moments than your heart can probably handle.
You want morally gray witches with trust issues? We’ve got ‘em. Love triangles that’ll have you screaming at the page? Absolutely. Murderous circus performers? Oh, for sure. And if you thought Valentine’s Day was going to be the highlight of your month, wait until you meet the dysfunctional families, angsty rivals, and haunted houses waiting for you in these pages.
So, buckle up. Your February reading list is about to get very crowded—and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single chaotic, heart-pounding, plot-twist-filled moment.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
What happens when a focused, no-nonsense diver collides with a golden boy swimmer who’s all discipline and zero distractions? Deep End happens—and it’s every bit as steamy as you’re imagining. Scarlett Vandermeer has her eyes on med school and a comeback from an injury that almost tanked her diving career. Lukas Blomqvist? He’s too busy breaking records and winning gold to bother with relationships. So when a shared secret drags them into a no-strings-attached fling, it’s all fine… until it isn’t. Because let’s be honest, nothing about this kind of arrangement ever stays casual, and the only thing more intense than Olympic training is falling for the one person you definitely weren’t supposed to.
Perfect for: Fans of slow-burn sports romances, forbidden flings with just the right amount of angst, and anyone who loves watching two overachievers absolutely fail at keeping things professional.
A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall 
Meeting the love of your life should feel like a fairy tale. But for Theodora Scott, it’s looking more like the kind of story that ends with a Dateline special. After a whirlwind romance with Connor Dalton—wealthy, charming, and just the right amount of mysterious—Theo finds herself at Idlewood, the Dalton family’s secluded winter retreat. The goal? Win over his rich, skeptical relatives. The problem? Creepy messages, ominous footprints in the snow, and the small, unsettling detail that Theo’s pretty sure she’s been here before. Oh, and that photo of her as a child at Idlewood? Yeah, that’s not normal. As Theo’s forgotten past comes clawing back, she realizes that loving Connor might come with a killer price tag—and the Daltons? They don’t lose.
Perfect for: Fans of twisty thrillers, family secrets, and anyone who loves that one character who clearly knows more than they’re letting on. Bonus points if you enjoy yelling “Don’t go in there!” at fictional people.
Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey 
What’s worse than falling for someone completely off-limits? Falling for someone and then realizing they’re about to become your stepsibling. Sig Gauthier, professional hockey heartthrob with a knack for bad timing, thought he’d scored big when he met Chloe Clifford—the champagne-stealing, moonlight-kissing, manic pixie dream girl of his literal dreams. But that magical night hits a hard check when he shows up for dinner to meet his dad’s new fiancée… and finds Chloe at the table. Yep, that Chloe. Turns out, their parents are engaged, and Sig’s dream girl is about to be his future stepsister.
Determined to keep things totally platonic (because that always works), Sig offers to help Chloe break free from her overbearing mom’s grip and find her independence in Boston. But resisting each other? Not exactly their strong suit. Between the family drama, the undeniable chemistry, and a whole lot of “we definitely shouldn’t do this” tension, Sig and Chloe are about to find out that love doesn’t play by the rules—and neither do they.
Perfect for: Fans of forbidden romance, sports rom-coms with way too much sexual tension, and anyone who loves a chaotic love story with a side of family drama and stolen champagne.
Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel 
Family drama is already scary enough—but throw in some supernatural nightmares and a cabin that definitely looks like it came with its own horror movie soundtrack, and you’ve got yourself a full-blown panic attack in book form. Calla Williams is 25, exhausted, and now the reluctant guardian of her teenage brother, Jamie, who has a real talent for landing in trouble (and probably a future in giving her gray hair). Their other brother, Dre? He said he’d help but promptly ghosted the minute the paperwork cleared—because, of course, he did.
But as if juggling family drama wasn’t enough, Calla’s been having The Nightmare: vivid, terrifying visions of her brothers dying. She’s tried to brush it off (because who needs sleep anyway?), but when Jamie’s protest antics take a dark turn, and the siblings find themselves hiding out in a remote murder-cabin-in-the-woods, things get real weird, real fast. Reality starts to unravel, secrets bubble up, and suddenly, those nightmares? Yeah… maybe Calla should’ve mentioned them sooner.
Perfect for: Fans of dark family sagas, horror with a side of sibling banter, and anyone who likes their thrillers with a dash of why is that door creaking existential dread. Bonus points if you enjoy yelling at characters to get out of the house already.
Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey 
Moving into a remote Alaskan cabin with your kid and a mysterious recluse? What could possibly go wrong? Birdie’s doing her best—juggling single motherhood, the occasional hangover, and waitressing at a roadside lodge while dragging her daughter, Emaleen, along for the ride. But when Emaleen gets lost in the woods (because why not add more stress?), Arthur Neilsen, the local scarred recluse with serious broody vibes, swoops in to save the day. Naturally, Birdie falls hard. Who wouldn’t be charmed by a man who’s both rugged and emotionally unavailable?
Ignoring every red flag, Birdie and Emaleen move into Arthur’s isolated cabin, convinced they’ve found their happily-ever-after. At first, it’s all salmon fishing, berry picking, and mountains so tall they practically high-five the sky. But soon, Birdie realizes Arthur isn’t just a quiet mountain man—he’s hiding secrets that make the dark Alaskan woods look like a cozy retreat. Because in this fairy tale, the monster isn’t in the woods… he’s already inside.
Perfect for: Fans of dark fairy tales, wilderness vibes, and anyone who enjoys watching characters ignore very obvious danger signs.
Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray 
What do a lovesick teen in Nazi Germany, a punk-rock rebel in the ‘80s, and two stressed-out high school seniors in 2020 have in common? A tree. Yep, that’s the thread tying this twisty, time-jumping story together—and trust me, it’s way more dramatic than your average piece of foliage. The Bridegroom’s Oak has been whispering secrets for decades, from forbidden love notes in 1940s Germany to cryptic resistance messages during WWII. Fast forward to the ‘80s, where American teen Jenny is falling for Lena, a rebellious punk with a mission to tear down the Berlin Wall. And in 2020? Best friends Miles and Chloe stumble onto a cold case about two teens who disappeared under the oak eighty years ago—and it’s not just some dusty history lesson.
With Libba Bray’s signature mix of mystery, romance, and just enough magic, this story will break your heart, patch it back together, and then stomp on it for good measure.
Perfect for: Fans of time-hopping mysteries, forbidden love stories, and anyone who secretly believes trees are better at keeping secrets than people.
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
Imagine stumbling across a necklace in a dusty London thrift shop and realizing it might just solve a decade-old wartime mystery. Yeah, Louise didn’t see that one coming either. It’s 1953, and she’s trying to settle into her postwar life as a housewife (because apparently, saving lives with the Red Cross during WWII wasn’t exciting enough). But when that necklace triggers memories of her friend Franny’s mysterious death in Nazi-occupied Europe, Louise trades in her apron for sleuthing gear and hops on the first train to Paris.
Of course, no mystery is complete without a little romantic tension, right? Enter Ian, her ex-boss with a past as complicated as the case they’re unraveling. Together, they dive into the dark history of Lévitan—a glitzy Parisian department store turned Nazi prison—and uncover the heartbreaking story of Helaine, a woman torn from her husband during the invasion. The deeper Louise digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes… and some people would really prefer it stayed buried.
Perfect for: Fans of historical mysteries, forbidden wartime romances, and anyone who believes no good story starts without a little vintage jewelry and unresolved feelings.
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
What’s worse than competing for a prince’s hand in marriage? Falling for his brother instead. Welcome to Ivy Benton’s life, where bad decisions come with royal consequences. It’s 1848 London—but make it fae-infested—and an immortal faerie queen’s been running the show for the last 400 years. She offers every subject one magical bargain, but Ivy’s not buying it. Her family’s social standing is a disaster, her sister’s a shell of herself, and her love life? Nonexistent. So when Queen Mor announces a competition for Prince Bram’s hand, Ivy signs up faster than you can say “royal mess.”
But here’s the plot twist: Ivy’s biggest ally isn’t the prince she’s trying to win—it’s his charming, very off-limits brother, Prince Emmett. He promises to help her woo his brother… for a price, of course. But fae bargains are never straightforward, and neither are feelings. As Ivy navigates glittering balls, deadly trials, and the queen’s sinister games, she realizes that winning a crown might cost more than she ever bargained for.
Perfect for: Fans of love triangles, fae mischief, and anyone who enjoys screaming “Pick the wrong brother!” at fictional characters.
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Nothing says small-town charm like a motorcycle stuntwoman with a murder habit and the adorably nerdy doctor who can’t resist her. Dr. Fionn Kane fled Boston with a shattered heart, a derailed surgical career, and zero plans to fall for anyone in sleepy little Nebraska. His new life? Quiet, predictable, and blissfully free of romantic chaos. That is, until Rose Evans crashes into town—literally. She’s a circus performer with a killer edge (no, really—she kills people), and after a botched job leaves her with a busted leg, she lands right in Fionn’s care.
Cue the forced proximity and a whole lot of tension. The plan? Keep things casual. (Spoiler: That never works.) Between heated glances, morally questionable hobbies, and ghosts from their pasts creeping in, Fionn and Rose are about to find out that not every wound can be stitched up—and some hearts aren’t meant to be healed.
Perfect for: Fans of dark rom-coms, friends-with-benefits chaos, and anyone who loves a “touch her and die” vibe with a side of murdery mayhem.
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
Lila Kennedy’s life is basically a sitcom—minus the laugh track. Her marriage? In shambles. Her career? Circling the drain. Her love life? Let’s just say “it’s complicated” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Oh, and don’t forget the two rebellious daughters testing her sanity, a crumbling house that’s one creak away from collapsing, and an elderly stepfather who’s somehow moved in without permission. Just when Lila thinks things can’t get messier, her estranged father—yep, the one who ran off to Hollywood 35 years ago—decides to drop by like it’s no big deal. Spoiler: it is a big deal.
But as chaos reigns and family drama hits peak levels, Lila starts to realize that even the people you’d written off might still have a thing or two to teach you—about love, forgiveness, and the wonderfully messy thing we call family.
Perfect for: Fans of complicated family dynamics, witty banter, and anyone who’s ever thought, “My life’s a disaster, but at least it’s entertaining.” Bonus points if you appreciate a good, heartfelt meltdown.
Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
Weddings are supposed to be joyful, right? Cue Gail Baines laughing hysterically in the corner. First, she either quits or gets fired (depends on who’s telling the story). Then, her daughter’s wedding is in 24 hours, and Gail didn’t even make the spa-day invite list—because apparently, the mother of the bride is now optional. As if that’s not enough, her ex-husband, Max, shows up at her door with a stray cat and zero life plans (or a suit). But hey, at least things can’t get worse… right?
Wrong. Because when Debbie, the bride-to-be, drops a bombshell about her fiancé that could cancel the whole wedding, Gail and Max are forced to confront a lot more than seating charts. Secrets, old wounds, and unresolved feelings bubble up, threatening to turn this into the most awkward family reunion ever.
Perfect for: Fans of messy family dynamics, second-chance love, and anyone who thrives on wedding drama (especially when it’s not your own). Bonus points if you enjoy rooting for socially awkward heroines who somehow keep it all together… mostly.
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
What happens when a hopeless romantic stops believing in love? You get Aiden Valentine—Baltimore’s least enthusiastic romance hotline host. Seriously, the guy’s over it. But when a precocious kid calls in asking for dating advice for her mom, Aiden’s cynicism gets broadcasted into viral fame, dragging both him and Lucie Stone (a.k.a. the unsuspecting mom) into the spotlight.
Lucie’s pretty sure her life is fine—good job, great family, and a mischievous kid who clearly has too much time on her hands. But when all of Baltimore starts following her love life like it’s reality TV, Lucie wonders if maybe, just maybe, she’s missing something. Enter Aiden, the grumpy radio host with the emotional range of a brick wall and a knack for pushing Lucie’s buttons. Sparks fly (because of course they do), but when fake dating tropes start feeling a little too real, Lucie has to decide: chase the perfect, radio-approved romance or risk it all on the guy in the next booth.
Perfect for: Fans of grumpy-sunshine dynamics, accidental matchmaking, and anyone who secretly hopes their love life will go viral (but like, in a cute way).
You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego
What could go wrong when you gather six thriller authors—aka professional liars—on a private island with no escape? Spoiler: Everything. When Mila del Angél scores a gig hosting a writing retreat at the mysterious J.R. Alastor’s secluded Maine manor, she’s thrilled. After all, it’s not just about networking—she’s got a personal vendetta against one of the guests. A little murder plot of her own? Absolutely.
But things take a sharp left when one of the authors turns up dead—and it’s not the one Mila planned to kill. Now she’s trapped in a classic locked-room mystery, and the storm outside means no help is coming. With the body count rising and each guest wielding their own twisted secrets, Mila has to outsmart a killer who’s clearly been reading all the same thrillers she has.
Perfect for: Fans of locked-room mysteries, morally gray protagonists, and anyone who loves watching fictional writers get exactly what’s coming to them. Bonus points if you enjoy yelling, “It’s always the quiet one!” while reading.
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
What happens when the world’s most legendary female mystery writers decide they’re done being underestimated? They form a secret society and solve a real murder, obviously. It’s 1930s London, and Dorothy L. Sayers is leading the ultimate literary girl gang: Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and Baroness Emma Orczy. Tired of their male peers hogging the spotlight in the Detection Club, these ladies are here to prove they’re more than just bestselling authors—they’re actual sleuths.
Their case? The murder of May Daniels, a young nurse whose body mysteriously appeared in the woods of France months after she vanished. It’s got all the makings of a perfect locked-room mystery—missing bodies, way too much blood, and a suspicious love letter. But as the Queens of Crime get closer to the truth, things take a dark turn. Suddenly, Dorothy Sayers isn’t just solving a murder—she’s running from secrets of her own.
Perfect for: Fans of classic whodunits, fierce female friendships, and anyone who’s ever wished their book club had more murder-solving and fewer polite discussions about plot twists.
A Girl Like Us by Anna Sophia McLoughlin 
Marrying into a filthy rich, definitely shady family? What could possibly go wrong? For Maya Miller—a former reality TV star turned tabloid queen—landing Colin Sterling, heir to the Sterling media empire, looks like the ultimate upgrade. To some, she’s living the dream. To others? Gold digger alert. But when Colin’s cousin Arianna, the family’s beloved heiress, turns up dead, Maya’s Cinderella story starts to look a lot more like Clue.
Suddenly, Maya’s not just the newest Sterling—she’s the next in line for the fortune and the prime suspect in Arianna’s murder. Convenient, right? The family retreats to their sprawling English estate (because where else would a murder mystery unfold?), but it’s less about keeping the killer out and more about trapping the truth in. Now, Maya’s racing to uncover the family’s secrets before they bury hers—and maybe her, too.
Perfect for: Fans of locked-room thrillers, filthy rich families with skeletons in every closet, and anyone who loves watching a former party girl outsmart people who seriously underestimated her sparkle.
Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli 
Nothing says romance like betrayal, attempted murder, and the occasional magical uprising. Rune Winters thought love was hard before her ex, Gideon Sharpe, handed her over to her enemies. Now she’s on the run, teaming up with the literal embodiment of evil, Cressida Roseblood, to reclaim the Republic and bring witches back to power. The catch? Cressida needs Rune to make it happen—and Rune’s not exactly thrilled about that.
Meanwhile, Gideon’s out here trying to pretend his heart isn’t still in pieces. Rune didn’t just betray him once—oh no, she doubled down by siding with the witch who made his life a nightmare. But when Rune offers him a deal he definitely should refuse (but won’t), the two are forced into an uneasy alliance. The closer they get to their dangerous goal, the harder it becomes for Gideon to ignore those pesky feelings that just won’t stay dead.
Perfect for: Fans of enemies-to-lovers chaos, morally gray witches, and anyone who lives for that “I hate you, but I’d die for you” energy.
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
Marriage getting a little stale? Just invite a mysterious, possibly vampiric woman into your home—what could go wrong? Ten years into her marriage to steel magnate Henry, Lenore is over it. Their relationship? Ice cold. But when Henry drags her from London to the moody British moorlands for a hunting party (because nothing says romance like shooting things), fate—or maybe something darker—intervenes. A carriage accident introduces Carmilla, a woman who’s frail by day, suspiciously lively by night, and stirs up feelings in Lenore that are… not exactly husband-friendly.
As Lenore’s world starts unraveling, local village girls mysteriously fall ill, wasting away from a strange, insatiable hunger. But it’s not just the girls who are feeling ravenous. With Carmilla awakening desires—and dangers—Lenore didn’t know she had, she’s forced to confront whether it’s her marriage, her sanity, or her soul that’s truly at risk.
Perfect for: Fans of gothic horror, morally gray women, and anyone who loves their vampire stories dripping with feminist rage and forbidden desire. Bonus points if you’re into brooding moorlands and blood-drenched metaphors.
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Imagine waking up, ready to tackle your first day back at work after maternity leave, and—plot twist—your husband’s missing, leaving only a cryptic note behind. That’s Camilla’s morning. But wait, it gets worse. Breaking news hits: there’s a hostage situation in London, and her doting, optimistic, can’t-even-yell-at-the-GPS husband Luke? Yeah, he’s not the hostage. He’s the guy with the gun.
Now Camilla’s perfect life is unraveling faster than you can say, “I didn’t see that coming.” The police want answers, but only Camilla knows what Luke’s note says—and it’s not the kind of thing you frame in a family photo album. As the day spirals into chaos, she has to figure out who the man she married really is and what dark secrets have been hiding in plain sight. But the biggest question? How far is she willing to go to protect him—or herself?
Perfect for: Fans of domestic thrillers, jaw-dropping twists, and anyone who enjoys shouting, “Leave him, girl!” at fictional characters making very questionable life choices.
Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce
New job, new town, and a possibly haunted child? What could go wrong? Mina’s a newly minted child psychologist with exactly zero real-world experience and a fiancé so meticulous he probably alphabetizes his cereal. When journalist Sam Hunter offers her a chance to help 13-year-old Alice Webber—who swears she’s being haunted by a witch—Mina jumps at it. It’s a win-win: Mina gets her first case, Sam gets his big story, and Alice… well, Alice will totally be fine. Right?
Wrong. Alice’s behavior spirals from creepy to straight-up terrifying as Mina digs deeper into Banathel, a remote village with a flair for superstition and a history of, let’s say, creative problem-solving. The locals believe evil is real—and they’ve got their own ways of handling it. But as the walls (literally and figuratively) start closing in, Mina realizes the town’s dark secrets might not be the only ones threatening her. Because sometimes, the scariest things aren’t in the walls—they’re in your own past.
Perfect for: Fans of folklore-infused horror, small-town creepiness, and anyone who loves yelling “GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!” at characters who never, ever listen.
The Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy
Double life? Check. Anonymous online flings? Double check. Charlotte Kingston is juggling it all like a pro. By day, she’s the picture-perfect sorority girl and a biomedical engineering whiz with an overachieving family to impress. But by night? She’s Charlie—a thrill-seeking daredevil swiping right on trouble. Specifically, two mysterious hotties she’s been chatting up on a dating app. Because, why settle for one when you can have both?
Enter Will Larsen and Beckett Dunne, two Briar U hockey players with abs of steel and secrets they’d rather keep off the ice. Will’s got a congressman dad who’s more interested in PR than parenting, while Beckett hides a heartache beneath his laidback Aussie charm. The last thing they need? A journalist digging into their ahem extracurricular activities. But when Charlie meets her mystery men IRL, things heat up faster than a slapshot—until messy secrets and real-life expectations threaten to blow their fantasy wide open.
Perfect for: Fans of steamy love triangles, secret identities, and anyone who loves a little chaos with their college romance. Bonus points if you’re into hot hockey players with just the right amount of emotional baggage.
Back After This by Linda Holmes
Nothing says romantic nightmare like turning your love life into a podcast for the whole world to judge. Cecily Foster adores her job as a podcast producer—until her boss (who clearly missed the memo on boundaries) offers her the chance to host her own show… about her disastrous dating life. Oh, and the cherry on top? She has to take advice from Eliza Cassidy, an aggressively perky influencer-turned-relationship coach who’s more #blessed than relatable.
But Cecily can’t say no—not if she wants to save a friend’s job. So, cue twenty blind dates, awkward encounters, and enough cringe-worthy content to make anyone swear off dating apps forever. Except, there’s Will—the charming photographer she meets while rescuing a very large, very lovable lost dog. Sparks fly, but Eliza’s side-eye and Cecily’s own trust issues have her second-guessing everything.
Is Will just another too-good-to-be-true guy, or is Cecily finally ready to stop following someone else’s script?
Perfect for: Fans of quirky rom-coms, lovable rescue dogs, and anyone who’s ever thought, “Do I really have to take dating advice from the internet?”
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
What happens when a music-obsessed overthinker meets a brooding songwriter? A whole lot of feelings, questionable life choices, and a playlist that’ll ruin you emotionally. It’s 2000 in a Berkeley bar, and Percy Marks—queen of unsolicited music opinions and zero musical talent—is waxing poetic about Hall & Oates. (Because of course she is.) But this time, the guy next to her isn’t rolling his eyes—he’s Joe Morrow, a fellow student, actual songwriter, and apparently into her rambling.
When Joe asks Percy for feedback on one of his songs, it sparks a creative partnership that spans years, cities, and more late-night arguments than they can count. From Brooklyn bars to San Francisco dance floors, they push each other to new heights—until the same passion that brought them together threatens to tear them apart. Is their collaboration magic, or is it holding Percy back from finding her own voice?
Perfect for: Fans of indie sleaze nostalgia, messy creative partnerships, and anyone who’s ever fallen for someone while trying to find themselves. Bonus points if you overanalyze song lyrics like it’s your part-time job.
Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger
What could go wrong with an extreme game of hide-and-seek on a remote island during a storm? Oh, everything. Maverick Dillan—because of course his name is Maverick—invites a bunch of thrill-seekers to Falcao Island for the ultimate social media stunt. It’s supposed to be all fun, games, and viral content… until people start dying. Turns out, when the stakes are literally life or death, hiding becomes a lot more complicated.
Enter Adele—a single mom who just wanted a break, not a real-life horror show. But when she realizes the “game” is a twisted web of deception, survival instincts kick in. Now she’s dodging both the storm and a deadly threat, all while trying to make it back to her kids. Trust? Yeah, that’s off the table. In this high-stakes game, the only person Adele can rely on is herself—and maybe a little luck if she plans to survive past the count of 10.
Perfect for: Fans of survival thrillers, twisted games, and anyone who loves yelling “DON’T GO IN THERE!” at characters who definitely don’t listen.
The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor 
Running from your past is tough—especially when it’s literally sending you threatening letters. Maeve Abenthy has spent seven years hiding under a fake name, dodging the fallout from her father’s crimes. But when a mysterious letter arrives with four impossible words—Your father was innocent—she dives headfirst into a magical mess she’s definitely not prepared for.
Posing as an apprentice at the Otherwhere Post (because why wouldn’t a postal service dabble in dangerous magic?), Maeve learns the art of scriptomancy—basically enchanting letters to deliver them across worlds. Cool, right? Until snooping into her father’s past puts her squarely in the crosshairs of some seriously dark magic. And her mentor? Infuriatingly handsome, annoyingly perceptive, and very aware she’s not who she claims to be. Now, with threatening letters piling up and time running out, Maeve must decide if uncovering the truth is worth risking her life—or her heart.
Perfect for: Fans of dark academia, enemies-to-lovers tension, and anyone who secretly wishes their mail came with a side of deadly magic and interdimensional drama.
The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon 
What’s worse than waking up in a strange place with no clue how you got there? Realizing half a year of your memory is missing and the fate of Europe depends on you figuring it out. Welcome back to Paige Mahoney’s life—a never-ending rollercoaster of revolution, rebellion, and, oh yeah, mild amnesia. She’s finally out of the Republic of Scion, but before she can pop the champagne, she’s thrust into the shadowy streets of Venice, where a secret operation called Ventriloquist threatens to pull the strings on all of Europe.
And guess who might have the answers she needs? That’s right—Arcturus Mesarthim. The brooding, enigmatic Warden who’s equal parts frustrating and swoon-worthy. He could help Paige recover her memories and possibly save the revolution, but let’s be honest—things between them are never that simple.
Perfect for: Fans of intricate world-building, slow-burn romances that leave you screaming “JUST KISS ALREADY!”, and anyone who loves their fantasy served with a side of high-stakes rebellion and morally gray decisions.
Books This Good Should Come With a Warning
So, there you have it—February’s finest, ready to hijack your weekend plans, your sleep schedule, and probably your emotions. Whether you’re into swoony slow-burns, murderous mysteries, or magical mayhem, these books are here to remind you that “just one more chapter” is always a lie. But hey, who needs balance when your TBR pile is this chaotic and irresistible?
Now go ahead, cancel your social plans, grab your favorite blanket, and dive into these gloriously messy stories. Your heart might not thank you—but your bookshelf definitely will.
