Float, Vol. 1 by Kate Marchant (illustrated by C.J. Joaquin)

ARC, 224 pagesRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: GraphixRead from: July 27-28, 2025Float, #1Source: ALA (I received a free ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Fighting, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: Summer Romances, Graphic Novels, Contemporary Romance, “Bad Boy”, Sparkly Covers, Realistic Fiction, YA         Dive into summer…

This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki (illustrated by Nicole Goux)

ARC, 272 pagesRelease Date: August 19, 2025Published by: Abrams FanfareRead from: July 25-27, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Homophobia, Death, Lesbophobia, Drug Use, Bullying, Adult/Minor Relationship, Religious Bigotry, Suicide, AlcoholFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ+, Graphic Novel, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, YA…

A Mastery of Monsters by Liselle Sambury

e-Audio, 16:57:32Narrated by: Angel PeanRelease Date: July 29, 2025Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 23-25, 2025A Mastery of Monsters, #1Source: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review. Thank you to the publishers for the free ALC copy.) Content Warning: Gore, Death,…

This is Where We Die by Cindy R.X. He

e-Book, 336 pagesRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: Sourcebooks FireRead from: July 8-25, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.) Content Warning: Murder, Suicide, Blood, Cannibalism, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Death, Miscarriage, Vomit, Death by AnaphylaxisFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Thrillers, Horror (Slasher wise), YA…

Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

e-Audio, 14:26:43Narrated by: Alex McKennaRelease Date: July 22, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Bantam)Read from: July 22-23, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review. Thank you to the publishers for the free ALC copy.) Content Warning: Murder, Death, Blood, Alcoholism, Child…

Middle Grade Monday: What Fell From the Sky by Adrianna Cuevas

e-Audio, 05:18:06Narrated by: Giordan Diaz, PJ Morgan, Matt Haynes, Beth Hicks, Stephanie WIlling, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Erin DeWard, Cary HiteRelease Date: February 11, 2025Published by: Dreamscape Media (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR))Read from: July 18-22, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review. Thank…

Love is a War Song by Danica Nava

e-Audio, 10:02:42Narrated by: Kyla Garcia Release Date: July 22, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: July 19-21, 2025Stand-aloneSource: (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review. Thank you to the publishers for the free ALC copy.) Content Warning: Cultural Appropriation, Emotional Abuse, Bullying, Sexual Content, Racism,…

Smoke & Mirrors by Rosalyn Ransaw

e-Audio, 05:17:14Narrated by: James FouheyRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. (Harry N. Abrams)Read from: July 17-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s Libby Content Warning: Racism, Murder, Child Abuse, Death, Fire/Fire InjuryFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Family Diversity (Incarcerated Parent), Sparkly Cover, Middle Grade, Mystery, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black), Realistic Fiction     An exciting and…

Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza

e-Audio, 09:16:20Narrated by: Rachel F. Hirsch, Sarah Reny, Cas Ell, & Saskla MaarleveldRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Dutton)Read from: July 18-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from Libro Fm and the publisher. I also received a paperback from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…

Red by Annie Cardi

e-Audio, 07:32:27Narrated by: Emily ElletRelease Date: January 30, 2024Published by: Podium Audio (Union Square & Co.)Read from: July 17-18, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Religious Bigotry, Bullying, Adult/Minor Relationship, Abortion, Sexual Assault, Toxic Relationship, Cancer, Sexual Violence, Death of a Parent For Readers Interested In: Audio, Contemporary, Family Diversity (Loss of a Parent, Lived with grandparents), Realistic…

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