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…

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

e-Audio, 10:08:56Narrated by: Guy Lockard & Kim JohnsonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Random House Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Wrongful incarceration, pandemic, medical talk, death of a grandparent, suicide, domestic abuse, murder, racismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Mystery, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, YA    …

Give me a Sign by Anna Sortino

e-Audio, 09:24:05Narrated by: Elizabeth RobbinsRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 12-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Ableism, Ableist Police BrutalityFor Readers Interested In: Romance, YA, Disabilities (Hard of Hearing), ASL Sign Language, Summer Camp     Jenny Han meets CODA in this big-hearted YA debut about first love…

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

e-Audio, 13:05:52Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-WhiteRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 11-12, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: Death, Murder, Racism, Child Death, School Shooting, Kidnapping, Torture, Racial Slurs, Sexual Assault, Religious Bigotry, Panic Attacks/DisordersFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Mysteries, Dark, Crime, Adult, Racial/Ethnic Diversity     Titus Crowne is the first Black sheriff…

Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy

e-Audio, 06:27:54Narrated by: Katie LadnerRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 9-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM AppTW: Fat Shaming, Kidnapping, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: MG, Paranormal, Horror, LOL, Fat Leads, Body Positivity     From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ and Dear Sweet Pea comes a hilarious and…

WoW: The Changing Man by Tomi Oyemakinde

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! A teenage girl is pulled into investigating the truth behind her new boarding school’s decades-old legend, in this debut Young Adult speculative thriller by Tomi Oyemakinde Face front. Watch your…

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