Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds

e-Audio, 06:29:14Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Mekhi Hewling, Jade Williams, Brandon Miles, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Amir Royale, Jasmin Richardson, Christopher Grant, Khaya Fraites, Nadine Simmons, Robb Moreira, We Ani, Rocky Anicette, & Brandiss SewardRelease Date: June 3, 2025Published by: Listening LibraryRead from: June 1-2, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher’s…

On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly & Kwame Mbalia

e-Audio, 06:48:09Narrated by: Jennifer Aquino & James FouheyRelease Date: April 25, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: May 23-24, 2025Stand-alone (?)Source: Libby (I also received a free ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic…

Time Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau

e-Audio, 09:15:21Narrated by: Cindy Kay and Raymond J. LeeRelease Date: May 6, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)Read from: May 19-20, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Alcohol, Toxic Relationship, Sexual Content, Death, Suicidal Thoughts, Grief, Mental…

This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle

e-Audio, 10:27:12Narrated by: Angel Pean & Vikas AdamRelease Date: May 20, 2025Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: May 14-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Classism, ColonizationFor Readers Interested In: Auto-Buy Author, Contemporary Romance, DEAR, Favorites, Dual…

You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh

e-Audio, 10:38:34Narrated by: Laila KharoubaRelease Date: May 20, 2025Published by: Tundra Book GroupRead from: May 13-14, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher & Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Panic Attacks/Disorders, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Mental Illness, Toxic Relationship, Car Accident, Child Abuse, Death, CheatingFor Readers Interested…

J vs K by Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft

e-Audio, 03:32:00Narrated by: Kwame Alexander & Jerry CraftRelease Date: May 6, 2025Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: May 8-9, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from Netgalley and the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: N/AFor Readers Interested In: LOL, MG, Books About Books, Contemporary, Own, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black), Realistic…

Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez

e-Audio, 10:22:27Narrated by: Ruby CorazonRelease Date: May 6, 2025Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: May 5, 2025Librarians in Love, #2Source:  Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from Netgalley and the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Sexual Content, Acephobia/Arophobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Injury/Injury Detail, Vomit, BiphobiaFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, 2sLGBTQ+, …

Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

e-Audio, 15:15:21Narrated by: Wesleigh Siobhan & Jakobi DiemRelease Date: May 13, 2025Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: April 29, 2025Skyland, #3Source: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from Netgalley and the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Dementia, Sexual Content, Grief, Death of a Parent, Racism, Medical Trauma, Body Shaming, Car Accident, DeathFor…

Love in 280 Characters or Less by Ravynn K. Stringfield

e-ARC, 320 pagesRelease Date: April 15, 2025Published by: Flatiron Books: Pine & CedarRead from: April 4-27, 2025Stand-Alone Source: Feiwel & Friends (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Police Brutality, Medical Content, Car AccidentFor Readers Interested In: Influencers, Realistic Fiction, Social Media, Romance, Contemporary, Racial Ethnic…

Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey

e-Audio, 10:45:42Narrated by: Christian Leatherman & Dominique SalvacionRelease Date: April 29, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: April 25-26, 2025Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Murder, Terminal Illness, Physical Abuse, Death of a Parent,…

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