Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa

e-Audio, 12:34:33       Narrated by: Avi RoqueRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: March 22-25, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Underage drinking, immigration/ICE, transphobia, negative self talk, marijuana,…

WoW: Sinner’s Isle by Angela Montoya

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! The fiery tale of a powerful witch who will do anything to escape the remote island she’s being held captive on, including blackmail an infamous, charming pirate who washes up…

TTT: Covers/Titles With Animals in Them

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 Covers/Titles With Animals in Them Titles –Black Birds in the Sky by Brandy…

Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

e-Audio, 7 hr 52 min        Narrated by: Logan RozosRelease Date: February 14, 2023Published by: AudibleRead from: March 21-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Bullying, Infidelity, Dysphoria, Racism, Misogyny, SexismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+ (Transgender), Music, YA, Realistic Fiction        A trans pianist makes a New Year’s resolution on a…

Stacking the Shelves #518 & 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 04/02/23: Stacking the Shelves #517 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 04/03/23: How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefanoTuesday 04/04/23: TTT: Indie Self Pubbed BooksWednesday 04/05/23: WoW: Only She Came…

In Nightfall by Suzanne Young

e-Audio, 11:24:56        Narrated by: Elena ReyRelease Date: March 28, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH 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: Violence, Death, VampiresFor Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Romance,…

The Memory Eater by Rebecca Mahoney

e-Audio, 10:21:42        Narrated by: Victoria VillarrealRelease Date: March 14, 20273Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 13-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Books ForwardTW: Mention of the Death of a grandparent, Emotional Abuse, Grief, AbandonmentFor Readers Interested In: Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Monsters, Horror, YA       A teenage girl must save her town from a memory-devouring monster…

WoW: Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison

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 chilling contemporary thriller about an unlikely friendship between a true-crime fan and a former high school classmate suspected of murdering her boyfriend, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and…

TTT: Top Indie Self Pubbed Books

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 Indie Self Pubbed Books I don’t get to read indie books much because…

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