We Don’t Swim here by Vincent Tirado

e-Audio, 08:34:30Narrated by: iiKane nullRelease Date: May 16, 2023Published by: Tantor Media, INCRead from: April 26- May 3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (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: Racism, PossessionFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Ghosts, Family Diversity, Racial/Ethnic…

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune

e-Audio, 09:56:43Narrated by: A.J. Bridel & Carley FortuneRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 1-3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Grief, Pregnancy, Panic Attacks, Car Accident, Death of a parentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction     A random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make…

Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle

e-Audio, 01:46:00Narrated by: Andre Bellido & Aida ReluzcoRelease Date: April 18, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: May 1, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Imprisonment, OppressionFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Environmental Activism, Set in another country, YA, Novels in Verse, Realistic Fiction      This romantic contemporary novel-in-verse tells the love story of two teens fighting…

Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban

e-Audio, 10:19:10Narrated by: Brittany PressleyRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 28- May 1, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Death, Murder, Gaslighting, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Mysteries, Cruises, Romance, Huge Plot Twists, YA     A juicy mystery of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with…

That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

e-Audio, 10:31:38Narrated by: Patricia AllisonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: April 27-28, 2023Forge & Fracture Saga, #1Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Racial Slurs, Violence, MisogynyFor Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Fae, Romance, Shakespeare, London, Historical Fiction, YA     A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about…

Forever is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

e-Audio, 07:15:59Narrated by: Angel PeanRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 3-9, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Police Brutality, Mention of some of those killed by Police Brutality, Anxiety Spirals, Parents who don’t listen (Anxiety or LGBTQ+ wise)For Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQ+, YA, Sparkly Covers, Mental Health Rep (Anxiety & Agoraphobia), Novels…

Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy

e-Audio, 10:13:29Narrated by: Julia WhelanRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: April 23-25, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC TW: Death of a parent, Grief, Alcohol/Drug Use, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Car AccidentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Black Romance, Fat Leads     Zora has committed every inch of her life to establishing her…

Throwback by Maurene Goo

e-Audio, 11:27:22Narrated by: Jennifer Sun Bell Release Date: April 11, 2023Published by: ZandoRead from: April 13-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Misogyny, Racial Slurs, Toxic Friendship, Classism, Bullying, Death of a Parent, Body Shaming, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Science Fiction, Time Travel, YA, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, 90’s fans     Back to the Future meets The Joy…

Take Me Away