WoW: Swarm by Jennifer D. Lyle

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! Sixteen year-old Shur is one of the first to see the creatures. While staring out the window in history class, she spots one floating over the soccer field. It looks…

TTT: Favorite Other Things to Do

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 Favorite Other Things to Do Forgive me for not making this more pretty,…

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

e-Audio, 09:25:38 Narrated by: Morag Sims Release Date: March 14, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: March 26-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: From the LibraryTW: For Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Flowers, Romance, YA Perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce, this standalone YA debut is a stunning cottagecore fantasy romance about a girl with powerful and violent magic, which she must…

Stacking the Shelves #519 & 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:  From the Library:  From a Friend:  Thank you Amber @dulivre! I can’t wait to read it! From the Publishers:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:   Sunday 04/09/23: Stacking the Shelves #518 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 04/10/23: Always the Almost…

My Flawless Life by Yvonne Woon

e-Audio, 08:09:03       Narrated by: Katharine ChinRelease Date: February 14, 2023Published by: Katherine Tegen BooksRead from: March 25-26, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Edelweiss (I received a copy of this audiobook from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Death, Left for Dead, Hit with a CarFor…

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…

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