Duel by Jessixa Bagley (illustrated by Aaron Bagley)

e-book, 320 pages Release Date: November 7, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersRead from: March 24-31, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW:Bullying, Death of parent, Grief For Readers Interested In: MG, Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sports        A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure…

Stacking the Shelves #579 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what all we borrowed, bought, and received for review. It’s hosted over at Tynga’s Reviews. From Netgalley/Edelweiss:  Bought:  From the publisher:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 04/07/23: Stacking the Shelves #578 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! Monday 04/08/24: Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. ColeTuesday 04/09/24: TTT: Freebie: Books I Would Pair With My…

Royal Scandal by Aimee Carter

e-Audio, 11:20:36Narrated by: Kristen Sieh Release Date: March 26, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 27-30, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audiobook from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Violence, Blood, Medical content, Gun violence, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury,…

Chronically Dolores by Maya Van Wagenen

e-Audio, 08:46:08Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal & Maya Van Wagenen Release Date: March 26, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 26-27, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audiobook from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Ableism, Chronic illness, Medical content, Bullying,…

WoW: Pardon my Frenchie by Farah Rochon

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! The New York Times  bestselling author of  Almost There  delivers the start of a new rom-com series with an enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory….

Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole

e-Audio, 07:29:31Narrated by: Olivia A. ColeRelease Date: March 12, 2024Published by: Books on Tape (Labyrinth Road)Read from: March 25-26, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audiobook from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Intrusive thought spirals, Neurodiversity, Ableism, Body shaming,…

Stacking the Shelves #578 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what all we borrowed, bought, and received for review. It’s hosted over at Tynga’s Reviews. From Netgalley/Edelweiss:  From the Library:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 03/31/23: Stacking the Shelves #577 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! Monday 04/01/24: The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans & Saeaciea J. FennellTuesday 04/02/24: TTT:…

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