That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

e-Audio, 10:31:38Narrated by: Patricia AllisonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: April 27-28, 2023Forge & Fracture Saga, #1Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Racial Slurs, Violence, MisogynyFor Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Fae, Romance, Shakespeare, London, Historical Fiction, YA     A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about…

Forever is Now by Mariama J. Lockington

e-Audio, 07:15:59Narrated by: Angel PeanRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 3-9, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Police Brutality, Mention of some of those killed by Police Brutality, Anxiety Spirals, Parents who don’t listen (Anxiety or LGBTQ+ wise)For Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQ+, YA, Sparkly Covers, Mental Health Rep (Anxiety & Agoraphobia), Novels…

Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

e-Audio, 11:23:12Narrated by: Kyla Garcia & Zachary Webber Release Date: April 11, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: April 10-16, 2023Part of Your World, #2Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Chronic kidney disease, divorced main character whose ex husband cheated, depression, clinical anxiety, and mention of pregnancy loss and suicide.For Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, LOL, Epistolary, Fake Dating  …

An Appetite for Miracles by Laekan Zea Kemp

e-Audio, 05:35:09Narrated by: André Santana & Stacy Gonzalez Release Date: April 12, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: April 11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Wrongly incarcerated parent, fatphobia, past recount of rape, death of a grandparent, dementiaFor fans of: Novels in Verse, Romance, Fat Leads, YA, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Sparkly Cover     Danna Mendoza Villarreal’s grandfather…

Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

e-Audio, 10:44:00Narrated by: Ruby HuntRelease Date: April 4, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 3-6, 2023The Luna Sisters, #1Source: PRH App (I received an e-Audio ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Racism, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Colonization, Sexism, Death, Sexual…

Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell

e-Audio, 09:25:38 Narrated by: Morag Sims Release Date: March 14, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: March 26-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: From the LibraryTW: For Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Flowers, Romance, YA Perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce, this standalone YA debut is a stunning cottagecore fantasy romance about a girl with powerful and violent magic, which she must…

Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa

e-Audio, 12:34:33       Narrated by: Avi RoqueRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: March 22-25, 2023Stand-aloneSource: 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: Underage drinking, immigration/ICE, transphobia, negative self talk, marijuana,…

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…

In Nightfall by Suzanne Young

e-Audio, 11:24:56        Narrated by: Elena ReyRelease Date: March 28, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 16-21, 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: Violence, Death, VampiresFor Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Romance,…

Play the Game by Charlene Allen

e-Audio, 07:21:23        Narrated by: Marc Anthony SamuelRelease Date: January 31, 2023Published by: HarperCollins USRead from: March 6-7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Wrongful Accusation by Police, Gun Violence, Drug Usage, Classism, Injury Detail, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Restorative Justice, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Gamers, Realistic Fiction, YA     From debut author…

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