March is here, which means brackets, buzzer beaters, and college basketball chaos. Naturally, I had to jump into the March Madness Frenzy with a Book Tag. Let’s get into my lineup.

Selection Sunday: an upcoming release you’re looking forward to

Oh, there are so many upcoming releases calling my name, but three in particular have me absolutely feral:

• Victorious by V.E. Schwab (10/6/26)

Book 3 of the Villains series, and I already know Schwab is going to emotionally destroy me in the most elegant way possible.

• The Kings’ List by Jade Presley

Book 2 in the Never List series. A romantasy, why‑choose sequel that I will be inhaling the moment it drops.

• Books 6 & 7 of the ACOTAR Series

There’s no title yet. No cover reveal. But I can not wait to see what happens in one of my favorite Romantasy series.

Sweet 16: a teen protagonist you love

Listen… I really tried. I dug deep. But I don’t read many books with actual teens anymore. Most of the protagonists I encounter are technically “19,” but let’s be honest — they’re dating vampires, fae warriors, or immortal beings who are 500 + years old. So, I’m going to take a polite pass on this one.

Final 4: your top four of… anything!

I’m going with four books/series that live rent‑free in my mind:

1. A Discovery of Witches (the whole trilogy)

If I have to choose one, it’s Shadow of Night. Time travel, alchemy, romance. Perfection.

2. Everything V.E. Schwab has ever written

But if I must pick a single title (eye roll), it’s A Darker Shade of Magic.

3. Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

My best book of 2025. Nothing has dethroned it yet.

4. Quicksilver by Calle Hart

This one came so close to beating Fallen Stars. The emotional chokehold was real.

Championship Game: a book with a competition or duel

I could say the Bridgerton books because the marriage mart is basically a blood sport, but that feels like cheating. So instead:

• Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

A literal competition, deadly trials, and a heroine who refuses to lose. I still need to finish the series, but the setup alone earns its spot.

16 Seed: an underrated book/series that deserves love

• The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind

Since his passing, these books have become harder to find, and the mass‑market editions just aren’t it. This series deserves better.

• The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski

Yes, the Netflix show boosted the characters, but the books? Criminally under‑discussed. They’re sharp, strange, and brilliant.

Top #1 Seed: a good (but over‑hyped) book

I say this with love:

A Court of Silver Flames was good… but the hype was astronomical. Nesta’s story had its moments that I loved, but the story as a whole didn’t quite live up to the noise for me.

Buzzer Beater: a book that surprised you

Tender Is the Flesh

Because WHAT did I just read. I was horrified. I was obsessed. I was gagging. I was shook.

Favorite Team: your favorite squad in a book

The Bat Boys, obviously.

I know, I know. I’m hopping off the ACOTAR train soon. Once I unpack my books and dive back into my TBR, I’ll be free. But for now, the Inner Circle still has my heart.

Mascot: favorite animal sidekick

My mind’s drawing a complete blank. The last book I read with an animal even close to being a sidekick was Quicksilver, featuring Onyx the fox. Do dragons and Direwolves count? If they do, then I’m going with Fourth Wing and Game of Thrones, obviously.