Immortality by Dana Schwartz

e-Audio, 12:02:25Narrated by: Mhairi Morrison & Tim Campbell Release Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Wednesday BooksRead from: February 22-25, 2023The Anatomy Duology Series, #2Source: 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: Death, Medical content, grave…

My Dear Henry by Kalynn Bayron

e-Audio, 07:49:27Narrated by: Clifford SamuelRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: February 19-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Homophobia, Racism, Bullying, Death, Blood, Outing, Classism, Toxic Family Members, GaslightingFor…

WoW: Seven Minutes in Candyland by Brian Wasson

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! Sophomore Kalvin Shmelton has finally perfected his underground candy-selling hustle at school. He keeps his prices reasonable, his inventory fresh, and himself out of the drama. But when a heartbroken…

This Time it’s Real by Ann Liang

e-Audio, 09:37:09Narrated by: Mimi ChangRelease Date: February 7, 2023Published by: Scholastic Inc.Read from: February 17-19, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Injury or Medical Content, Fat Phobia, Stalking, DeathFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese), YA      When seventeen-year-old Eliza Lin’s essay about meeting the love of her life unexpectedly goes viral, her…

Stacking the Shelves #513 & 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:  All from Netgalley… I haven’t requested anything from Edelweiss lately. From the Publisher:  I already did the unboxing for Self same Metal, but not for There Goes the Neighborhood. Be on the lookout for…

Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown

e-Audio, 12:13:26Narrated by: Bahni Turpin Release Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: February 20-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: DeathFor Readers Interested In: Family Dynamics, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity (Dad passed away) , Adult, General Fiction, Fantasy/Magic      Generations of Montrose women—Augusta, Victoria, Willow—have lived together in their quaint two-story bungalow in California for years….

When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao

e-Audio, 08:32:11Narrated by: Carolyn Kang & Dylan J. LockeRelease Date: February 14, 2022Published by: Books on TapeRead from: February 15-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Toxic parent/child relationship, Toxic Sibling relationship, Gentrification, Bullying, Mention of Vomit, Death of a grandparentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Taiwanese American), YA      Acclaimed author…

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