Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan

e-Audio, 08:40:53Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Vikas AdamRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Inkyard PressRead from: June 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Bullying, Child Abuse, Chronic Illness, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Astrology, Racial/Ethic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, YA     In this charming YA debut, a girl who’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes…

What She Missed by Liara Tamani

e-Audio, 06:21:54Narrated by: Shayna SmallRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Greenwillow BooksRead from: June 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Car crash, Depression, Death of a grandparent, Mention of death from a drowning, drinking, marijuana, vomitFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Swimming, Contemporary, Diverse Characters, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     Sixteen-year-old Ebony Jones is devastated when…

WoW: Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury

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! After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans…

Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick

e-book, 144 pagesRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: GraphixRead from: June 7-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racial Microaggressions, Microaggressions from his parentsFor Readers Interested In: Family Diversity (Transracial Adoption), Sports, Romance, College Scouts, YA     Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete…

House Party edited by Justin A. Reynolds

e-Audio, 10:46:08Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Nicky Endres, Erin Ruth Walker, Frankie Corzo, Khristine Hvam, Angel Pean, Kevin R. Free, Ron Nery, Jr., Gail Shalan, Delanna Studi, Matthew J. Harris, Emana Rachelle, Genesis Oliver, and Tashi ThomasRelease Date: June 27, 12023Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: June 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Drinking, Drugs, mention of vomit, Panic…

This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham

e-Audio, 08:30:48Narrated by: Sophie Amoss Release Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: June 18-19, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Sexism, Transmisia mentioned, Child neglect, Deadnaming, Anxiety mentioned, Intrusive thoughts, Nightmares, Suicidal ideation, implied Alcohol consumption, Drugging, Graphic blood & gore depiction including dead bodies and body parts, Body horror, Graphic cannibalism, Pandemic, Scars, Needles &…

Stacking the Shelves #538 & 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:  Bought  From the Library; The Weekly Wrap-Up!; Sunday 06/18/23: Stacking the Shelves #537 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! & Love Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodMonday 06/19/23: The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar & Good as…

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

e-Audio, 08:49:58Narrated by: Mara WilsonRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: June 16-18, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from Netgalley, TLC Tours and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Divorce, Mention of past self harm (not graphic and…

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