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My Month is Booked: February 2026 Edition

 


Change of Plans –Sarah Dessen

My Rating: 4 stars (really 4.5)

From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a romantic coming-of-age novel about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.

This is Sarah Dessen’s first novel in a number of years and I am so excited to have a new release from her. This novel is expected to be published May 5th, 2026. I won this book in a giveaway on Goodreads. I’m not allowed to really say anything about the book as it has yet to be published but I will say that I loved it so much and I really hope Sarah Dessen doesn’t have another big gap between publishing novels because I love her writing so much. I’m pretty sure I’ve rated all of her novels either 4 or 5 stars.


Two Can Play -Ali Hazelwood (a novella)

My Rating: 5 stars

I loved this novella so much and  I really wish it was a full length novel. I loved the main characters and the secondary characters as well.


The Jills -Karen Parkman

My Rating: 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book!  From Goodreads: "In this propulsive debut, a Buffalo Bills cheerleader will stop at nothing to solve the disappearance of her best friend and teammate, navigating the dark underbelly of a hardscrabble city, the grime and glamour of professional cheerleading, and her own tangled family history." This was such a good mystery novel and I highly enjoyed it. I can't wait for Karen Parkman's next novel!


Undiscovered Gyrl -Allison Burnett

My Rating: 3.5 stars

This book was turned into the movie Ask Me Anything and I watched the movie first and I decided I wanted to read the book. I didn't realize that there was also a novella for a second novel, as well as a third novel. I enjoyed this book but I definitely liked the movie more. This novel focuses on Katie Kempenfelt and the blog she keeps.


Another girl -Allison Burnett

My Rating: 2 stars

This is a novella and the second book. I really can't say what this book is about without giving away what the first book is about. I thought it was okay, but not that good.


The Last Girl Podcast -Allison Burnett

My Rating: 2 stars (really 2.5 stars)

Again, I can't really say what this book is about without giving away what the first book was about. I enjoyed the first book but the novella and the third book weren't that good in my opinion.

Comments

  1. Joanne March 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM

    I often struggle with novellas as I always want MORE-- more detail, more character development, etc.

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    1. Living Life With JoyMarch 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM

      Yes, I agree with you! Thank you for reading and commenting.

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  2. Farrah @ FairyburgerMarch 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM

    Ahh, that's awesome that you won the book in a giveaway! I enter em' all the time and have one a Kindle book once so far! :P

    I grew up reading so many of Sarah Dessen's books! :] Which one was your favorite? Will be looking forward to Change of Plans! :D

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    1. Living Life With JoyMarch 6, 2026 at 5:03 AM

      I enter them a-lot too, this is the fourth book I won but the first book in many years that I won. I don't think I can choose just one Sarah Dessen book as a favorite as I've loved them all. I think I've rated all of her books either 4 or 5 stars. I really hope you enjoy Change of Plans!

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