Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner

e-Audio, 11:01:58Narrated by: Charlie ThurstonRelease Date: April 30, 2024Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 1-3, 2024Stand-alone (Companion???) Source: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Alcoholism, Grief, Gun Violence, Addiction, Infidelity, Bullying, Animal Cruelty, Homophobia, PregnancyFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, Music, Coming of Age, Adult, Companion     “A story of love, healing, and second chances ” (Emily…

Louder Than Words by Ashley Woodfolk & Lexi Underwood

e-Audio, 07:10:36Narrated by: Lexi Underwood & Mark Turetsky Release Date: June 4, 2024Published by: Scholastic Inc. Read from: June 16-17, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s Libby Content Warning: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Self harm, OutingFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age, YA, Stand-alone, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black)       This amazing collaboration brings together two inspirational…

Thirsty by Jas Hammonds

e-Audio, 08:10:08Narrated by: Alaska Jackson Release Date: May 14, 2024Published by: Roaring Brook PressRead from: May 13, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Alcoholism, underage drinkingFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Romance,…

I’ll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk

e-Audio, 08:42:09Narrated by: Sarah SkaerRelease Date: April 30, 2024Published by: Hachette Audio (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)Read from: May 11-12, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Grief, Loss of a best friendFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Asian), Realistic Fiction, YA       Perfect for fans of the buzzworthy tearjerker  You’ve Reached Sam ,…

This Book Won’t Burn by Samira Ahmed

Hardcover, 384 pagesRelease Date: May 7, 2024Published by: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersRead from: April 22- May 8, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Texas Library Association ConferenceContent Warning: Homophobia, Racism, Grief, Racial Slurs, Bullying, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Reading Freely, DEIA, Social Justice, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, YA       From the New York Times bestselling…

Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina Ixta

e-Audio, 10:19:14Narrated by: Frankie CorzoRelease Date: January 9, 2024Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: January 28-29, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Sexism, Pregnancy, Mental Illness Spirals, Abandonment, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Sexual ContentFor Readers Interested In: Racial/Ethnic Diversity (LatinX, Mexican), Coming of Age, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Family Diversity (Father left), YA         An unforgettable YA…

Every Time You Go Away by Abigail Johnson

e-Audio, 09:52:40Narrated by: Ferdelle Capistrano & Graham HalsteadRelease Date: December 5, 2023Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: November 30- December 10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: AudibleTW: Child Abuse, Parent with substance abuse problems, Mention of OD, Car Accident, Loss of a Parent, Grief, For Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Disability (Wheelchair User), Own Voices, Mental health, Dual POV, Coming…

Pritty by Keith F. Miller Jr.

e-Audio, 11:04:23Narrated by: Landon Woodson & Eric B. AnthonyRelease Date: November 14, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: November 8-13, 2023Pritty, #1Source: Libro FM (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Libro FM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Gun Violence, Violence, Child Abuse, HomophobiaFor Readers…

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

e-Audio, 08:14:10Narrated by: Jesse Nobess Release Date: September 12, 2023Published by: HeartdrumRead from: November 9-10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: underage drinking and drug use, racial profiling by police, racism, loss of siblingFor Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Sports (Basketball), Romance, 2SLGBTQ+ (Love Interest was 2 spirit or liked 2 or more genders), Male POV, Grief, Racial/Ethnic…

Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

e-Audio, 08:31:26Narrated by: Brandon Flynn, Hayley Kiyoko, Katie Gavin, Malia Pyles, & Natalie Naudus Release Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 1-2, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Toxic Relationship, Abuse, Drug Use, Underage drinkingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Story, Coming of Age, YA, Sparkly Covers    Trailblazing pop star, actor,…

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