Mental Health High by D.N. Kris

e-ARC, 325 pagesRelease Date: May 9, 2022Published by: Deathly NovelsRead from: May 5-6, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Author Request (I was given this e-ARC in exchange for a just and honest review)TW: For Readers Interested In: Mental health awareness, Racial/Ethnic diversity, YA       From viral spoken word poet D.N. KRIS, the first ever YA Contemporary Fantasy novel…

Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan

e-ARC, 320 pagesRelease Date: May 17, 2022Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersRead from: April 28 – May 5, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Edelweiss (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: N/AFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary…

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

e-Audio, 09:25:05Narrated by: Natalie NaudusRelease Date: May 3, 2022Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: April 29 – May 2, 2022Stand-alone Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Religious trauma & homophobia (As listed in the…

In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer

e-Audio, 09:56:59Narrated by: Neil Hellegers & Amanda DolanRelease Date: March 15, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: April 26-29, 2022Stand-alone Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a parentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Rom Com, Social Media Recced it to me, Social Media Influenced, Adult       A clever, tender, and…

Flirting with Fate by J.C. Cervantes

e-Audio, 11:19:17Narrated by: Victoria VillarrealRelease Date: April 19, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: April 6-14 & 22-26, 2022Stand-alone (Maybe)Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a GrandparentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Magical Realism, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity (missing mother), Strong Family Relationship, YA       Ava Granados will never forgive herself…

Heartbreak Symphony by Laekan Zea Kemp

e-Audio, 09:47:22Narrated by: Tania Possick & Robb MoreiraRelease Date: April 5, 2022Published by: Hachette Book GroupRead from: April 18-20, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a Parent, Immigration threatFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, Tear Jerker, YA       Clap When You Land meets On the Come Up in this heart-gripping story…

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

e-ARC, 384 pagesRelease Date: May 3, 2022Published by: BerkleyRead from: April 14-25, 2022Companion to Emily Henry’s other bookSource:  Edelweiss (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Parent DeathFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Books/Reading, Realistic…

Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood

e-Audio, 03:43:43Narrated by: Savannah PeachwoodRelease Date: April 5, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: April 18, 2022The STEMinist Novellas, #3Source: LibroFMTW: Mention of Trafficking For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Novella, Level III Spice, Adult, Realistic Fiction       From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a…

Business Not as Usual by Sharon C. Cooper

e-Audio, 08:55:24Narrated by: Marcella CoxRelease Date: April 5, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: April 11-14, 2022Stand-alone (Although I am keeping my fingers crossed for her sister’s story……….)Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Bad Parental RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Black Romance, Adult, Social Class Diversity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, POC on the cover,…

Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron

e-Audio, 10:51:56Narrated by: Soneela NankaniRelease Date: March 8, 2022Published by: Hachette Book GroupRead from: April 9-11, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Retellings, Set outside the USA, Realistic Fiction, Adult       Jane Austen’s Emma goes Bollywoood in this delightful retelling from the highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged, perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine…

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