The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

e-Audio, 08:51:25Narrated by: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: June 27, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 28-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Mystery, Ghosts, YA, Sparkly Covers     Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She’s trying to help find her sister, but…

Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan

e-Audio, 08:40:53Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Vikas AdamRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Inkyard PressRead from: June 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Bullying, Child Abuse, Chronic Illness, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Astrology, Racial/Ethic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, YA     In this charming YA debut, a girl who’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes…

Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick

e-book, 144 pagesRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: GraphixRead from: June 7-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racial Microaggressions, Microaggressions from his parentsFor Readers Interested In: Family Diversity (Transracial Adoption), Sports, Romance, College Scouts, YA     Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete…

House Party edited by Justin A. Reynolds

e-Audio, 10:46:08Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Nicky Endres, Erin Ruth Walker, Frankie Corzo, Khristine Hvam, Angel Pean, Kevin R. Free, Ron Nery, Jr., Gail Shalan, Delanna Studi, Matthew J. Harris, Emana Rachelle, Genesis Oliver, and Tashi ThomasRelease Date: June 27, 12023Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: June 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Drinking, Drugs, mention of vomit, Panic…

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

e-Audio, 08:49:58Narrated by: Mara WilsonRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: June 16-18, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from Netgalley, TLC Tours and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Divorce, Mention of past self harm (not graphic and…

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

e-Audio, 10:08:56Narrated by: Guy Lockard & Kim JohnsonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Random House Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Wrongful incarceration, pandemic, medical talk, death of a grandparent, suicide, domestic abuse, murder, racismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Mystery, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, YA    …

Give me a Sign by Anna Sortino

e-Audio, 09:24:05Narrated by: Elizabeth RobbinsRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 12-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Ableism, Ableist Police BrutalityFor Readers Interested In: Romance, YA, Disabilities (Hard of Hearing), ASL Sign Language, Summer Camp     Jenny Han meets CODA in this big-hearted YA debut about first love…

The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

e-Audio, 08:27:43Narrated by: Priya AyyarRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Dreamscape MediaRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC  (I received a copy of this book from the Libro FM ALC program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Racism, Fatphobia, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Toxic Relationship, Racial SlursFor…

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,…

Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon

e-Audio, 07:12:02Narrated by: Marcella Cox & Daniel K. IsaacRelease Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 30-31, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Fatphobic Comments, Racism, Body ShamingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Sports, Fake Dating, Foodie Favorites, Body Positivity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity       A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about…

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