Play the Game by Charlene Allen

e-Audio, 07:21:23        Narrated by: Marc Anthony SamuelRelease Date: January 31, 2023Published by: HarperCollins USRead from: March 6-7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Wrongful Accusation by Police, Gun Violence, Drug Usage, Classism, Injury Detail, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Restorative Justice, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Gamers, Realistic Fiction, YA     From debut author…

Stacking the Shelves #516 & 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 Audible:  From KU:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 03/19/23: Stacking the Shelves #515 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 03/20/23: Middle Grade Monday: Aniana del Mar Jumps In by Jasmine MendezTuesday 03/21/23: TTT: TTT REWIND:…

Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto

e-Audio, 08:39:27        Narrated by: Becca Q. CoRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 3-6, 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: For Readers Interested In: YA, Arranged Dates, Nosey…

There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia

e-Audio,  11:54:50        Narrated by: Mela LeeRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: February 25- March 2, 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: Gentrification, Murder, Gun Violence, Racism, AbandonmentFor…

Stacking the Shelves #515 & 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 Publisher:  HUGE thanks to Penguin for these! I can’t wait to start on them soon! #penguinpartner From the Library:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 03/12/23: Stacking the Shelves #514 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 03/13/23: She…

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