Hurdles in the Dark by Elvira K. Gonzalez

e-Audio, 08:56:46Narrated by: Elvira K. Gonzalez Release Date: May 28, 2024Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: May 21-31, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Minor/Adult Relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, IncarcerationFor Readers Interested In: Non-fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health, YA, Memoirs       A Mexican-American teen girl dreams of winning an athletic scholarship against all odds in a Texas border…

Looking for Smoke by K.A. Cobell

e-Audio, 10:36:24Narrated by: Julie Lumsden, Katie Anvil Rich, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, & Jordan Waunch Release Date: June 4, 2024Published by: HeartdrumRead from: June 3-4, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher’s via an audio app in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…

Storm: Dawn of a Goddess by Tiffany D. Jackson

e-Audio, 10:40:56Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-PrattRelease Date: June 4, 2024Published by: Books on Tape (Random House)Read from: June 1-3, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher’s audio app in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:For Readers Interested In: Superheroes, Romance, Marvel,…

Jamaal the IT Guy by Kasha Thompson

e-book, 172 pagesRelease Date: June 18, 2024Published by: Webster Avenue PublishingRead from: May 25-June 2, 2024Stand-aloneSource: The Author (I received a copy of this e-book from the author in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Cursing, Toxic family, Classism, Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic work & familial relationshipFor…

The Ride of Her Life by Jennifer Dugan

e-Audio, 10:14:31Narrated by: Lindsey DorcusRelease Date: May 28, 2024Published by: HarperAudioRead from: May 31- June 1, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty,…

WoW: When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

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! An explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun The Fall siblings live in hot…

TTT: Top 10 Bookish Wishes

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 Bookish Wishes So the first 6 are already released and they’re on my…

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