Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

e-Audio, 09:33:51Narrated by: Caitlin Kinnunen Release Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: May 3-4, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Toxic Friendship, Biphobia, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Emotional AbuseFor Readers Interested In: Romance, YA, LGBTQ+ (Bi Rep), Coming of Age, Personal for the Author, Realistic Fiction     Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the…

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…

Dear Medusa by Olivia A. Cole

e-Audio, 06:49:46        Narrated by: Olivia A. ColeRelease Date: March 14, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 10-12, 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: Pedophilia, Body Shaming, Sexism, Biphobia, Pedophilia, For Readers Interested…

This is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua

e-Audio, 08:35:17Narrated by: Ferdelle CapistranoRelease Date: January 17, 2023Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: January 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC (I received a copy of this audiobook from the publisher and Libro FM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Lying, Police involvement (nothing nefarious), For fans of:…

Briarcliff Prep by Brianna Peppins

e-Audio, 11:32:55Narrated by: Imani Parks Release Date: November 15, 2022Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: December 7-11, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Dating Abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional Abuse, Mention of Death of a Parent,…

We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds

e-Audio, 10:22:36Narrated by: Tamika Katon-Donegal Release Date: November 29, 2022Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: November 29 – December 2, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley Audio (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher & Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Cancer, Grief, Loss of a grandparent/parent,…

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

e-Audio, 09:28:06Narrated by: Karla SerratoRelease Date: May 17, 2022Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: May 25-27, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Hate Crime, Self Harm Attempt, Depression, Homophobia, Outing, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, LGBTQ+ (Bisexual, Gay) , Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Sparkly Covers, YA     A sharply funny and moving debut novel about a queer…

Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 08:58:31Narrated by: Maria LiatisRelease Date: February 8, 2022Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: March 29-31, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Homophobia, Internalized Homophobia (changed opinion) For Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, Coming of Age, Retellings, BIPOC Characters, BIPOC MC, BIPOC MC on cover, YA      A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school,…

Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton

Hardcover, 243 pages Release Date: June 22, 2021Published by: Quill Tree Books Read from: June 26 – July 2, 2021Stand-alone Source: BoughtTW:  For fans of: Contemporary, Romance, Coming of Age, YA   Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of charming, hilarious,…

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

Hardcover, 304 pages Release Date: June 1, 2021Published by: Delacorte Press Read from: June 1-26, 2021Stand-alone Source: BoughtTW: Cheating (Not on page, but is mentioned several times) For fans of: Contemporary, Romance, Coming of Age, Magical Realism, YA   #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star Nicola Yoon is back with her eagerly anticipated…

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