WoW: My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron

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! In this gothic YA remix of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, a teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend’s disappearance—and the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic stranger—in…

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

e-Audio, 09:28:06Narrated by: Karla SerratoRelease Date: May 17, 2022Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: May 25-27, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Hate Crime, Self Harm Attempt, Depression, Homophobia, Outing, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, LGBTQ+ (Bisexual, Gay) , Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Sparkly Covers, YA     A sharply funny and moving debut novel about a queer…

Stacking the Shelves #475 & 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. For Review from Netgalley/Edelweiss:  I was offered these on Edelweiss because I have expressed many times that I like books with weddings, holiday books, and books about book stores/books/etc. And I couldn’t say no. I have…

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

e-Audio, 12:50:25Narrated by: Emily LawrenceRelease Date: May 17, 2022Published by: Penguin AudioRead from: April 28-April 28 & May 23-25, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Former drug abuse mention, Drug abuse recovery, Body shaming, “Fatal” Car Accident, Panic Attack/DisordersFor Readers Interested In: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Romance, Contemporary, YA     Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be…

The Missed Connection by Denise Williams

e-Audio, 03:45:25Narrated by: Zenzi Williams & Jakobi DiemRelease Date: May 3, 2022Published by: Penguin AudioRead from: May 13-14, 2022Airport Novellas, #2Source: Libro FM (I received a copy of this book from LibroFM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review or opinion.)TW: For Readers Interested In: Quick Reads, Novellas,…

WoW: A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

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! ‘Tis the season for another Bromance Book Club matchmaking mission! This time, they’re pulling out the mistletoe for everyone’s favorite country music star, Colton, and his second chance at love….

Top 10 Comfort Read Qualities

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish and is now run by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week she will post a new Top Ten list . Everyone is welcome to join.  This week’s topic is: Top 10 Comfort Read Qualities -There’s a good romance -There plot is engaging -Characters I…

Deep in Providence by Riss M. Neilson

ARC, 460 pagesRelease Date: May 31, 2022Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersRead from: May 6-21, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Author (I received a copy of this book from the author and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Death of a friend, Car Accident, Drug…

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