Good as Gold by Candace Buford

e-Audio, 08:51:33Narrated by: Grace CapelessRelease Date: June 6. 2023Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: June 6-7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: 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: Gun Violence, Racism, Toxic Friendship, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Coming…

The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

e-Audio, 08:27:43Narrated by: Priya AyyarRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Dreamscape MediaRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC  (I received a copy of this book from the Libro FM ALC program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Racism, Fatphobia, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Toxic Relationship, Racial SlursFor…

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

e-Audio, 12:33:50Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer Release Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 3-5, 2023Companion NovelSource: PRH AppTW: Gaslighting, Sexism, Emotional Abuse, Misogyny, Death of a parent, Bullying, Medical ContentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Chronic Illness (Diabetes), Academic Rivals to Lovers      The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have…

Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

e-Audio, 08:31:26Narrated by: Brandon Flynn, Hayley Kiyoko, Katie Gavin, Malia Pyles, & Natalie Naudus Release Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 1-2, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Toxic Relationship, Abuse, Drug Use, Underage drinkingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Story, Coming of Age, YA, Sparkly Covers    Trailblazing pop star, actor,…

Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon

e-Audio, 07:12:02Narrated by: Marcella Cox & Daniel K. IsaacRelease Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 30-31, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Fatphobic Comments, Racism, Body ShamingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Sports, Fake Dating, Foodie Favorites, Body Positivity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity       A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about…

You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker

e-Audio, 07:30:29Narrated by: Chandler GregoireRelease Date: May30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Religious Diversity (Jewish), YA, Academic Rivals to Lovers        A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling…

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

e-Audio, 09:48:42Narrated by: January LaVoyRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: May 26-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALCTW: Death, Murder, CheatingFor Readers Interested In: Mystery, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Beach Mystery     A whip-smart, propulsive debut about infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue, set against an exclusive summer haven on Fire Island     None of…

Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan

e-Audio, 09:11:38Narrated by: Lori PrinceRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: HarperAudioRead from: May 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Emotional Abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic Parenting, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Sports (Weight Lifting), LGBTQ+, Realistic Fiction, LOL     Sometimes true love takes a little heavy lifting     The gym is Lizzie’s life–it’s her passion, her job, and…

Rhythm & Muse by India Hill Brown

ARC, 256 pagesRelease Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: May 12-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Publisher @ TLA (I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Bullying, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, YA, Music, Black Male…

You Don’t Have a Shot by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 10:28:37Narrated by: Marisol Ramirez Release Date: May 9, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: May 24-26, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: off-page maternal death by breast cancer, maternal grief, mentions of underage drinking, racism, depictions of paternal emotional abuse, depictions of anxiety/panic attacks, discussions and depictions of sports-related injuries (primarily a sprained wrist), condemned homophobia, condemned xenophobia,…

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