Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

e-Audio, 09:31:43Narrated by: Karissa VackerRelease Date: November 7, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: October 27-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of a parent, Chronic illness (mom), Grief,…

Stacking the Shelves #559 & 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. From Edelweiss/Netgalley:  I got some more, but they were from SMP and I’m not going there. From the Library:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 11/12/23: Stacking the Shelves #558 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! Monday 11/13/23: Middle Grade Monday: Totally…

Something More by Jackie Khalilieh

e-Audio, 10:45:03Narrated by: Parmida VandRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Tundra Book GroupRead from: October 22-29, 2023Stand-aloneSource: AudibleTW: Toxic Relationship, Ableism, Toxic Friendship, Bullying, Death, Infidelity, Racism, Drug Use, Adult/Teen RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Own Voices, Neurodiverse (Autistic MC), Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Palestinian MC), YA, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction       A contemporary…

You Make it Feel Like Christmas by Toni Shiloh

e-Audio,03:51:43Narrated by: Jasmin WalkerRelease Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: October 27-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: GaslightingFor Readers Interested In: Spiritual Lit, Romance, Black Romance, Books set during the Holidaze (Christmas), Just like a Hallmark movie, Brother’s Best Friend, No Spice, Realistic Fiction, Adult       Starr Lewis reluctantly returns home for…

Middle Grade Monday: Totally Psychic by Brigid Martin

e-Audio, 05:50:59Narrated by: Frankie Corzo Release Date: August 15, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: October 24-27, 2023Totally Psychic, #1Source: Library’s LibbyTW: For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Ghosts, Sparkly Covers, Fave Narrators, MG       This debut middle grade series stars a Cuban-American tween medium navigating friends, family and ghosts!      Paloma Ferrer is…

Take Me Away