Smoke & Mirrors by Rosalyn Ransaw

e-Audio, 05:17:14Narrated by: James FouheyRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. (Harry N. Abrams)Read from: July 17-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s Libby Content Warning: Racism, Murder, Child Abuse, Death, Fire/Fire InjuryFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Family Diversity (Incarcerated Parent), Sparkly Cover, Middle Grade, Mystery, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black), Realistic Fiction     An exciting and…

Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza

e-Audio, 09:16:20Narrated by: Rachel F. Hirsch, Sarah Reny, Cas Ell, & Saskla MaarleveldRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Dutton)Read from: July 18-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from Libro Fm and the publisher. I also received a paperback from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…

Love at Full Tilt by Jenny L. Howe

e-Audio,  09:22:33Narrated by: Alexandra RyanRelease Date: July 22, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Delacorte Romance) Read from: July 14-16, 2025Stand-aloneSource: The Publisher’s App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Fatphobia, Mental Illness, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Sexual Assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of a Parent,…

Matchmaking for Psychopaths by Tasha Coryell

e-Audio,  09:22:33Narrated by: Sarah Mollo ChristensenRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley) Read from: July 12-14, 2025Stand-aloneSource: The Publisher’s App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. I also received a physical hardcover of this book from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Murder, Death…

Pugs and Kisses by Farrah Rochon

e-Audio, 07:56:34Narrated by: Marissa HamptonRelease Date: July 15, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)Read from: July 11-13, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Animal Death, Infidelity, Sexual Content, Toxic RelationshipFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Dual POV, Sparkly Covers, Most…

Always Be My Bibi by Priyanka Taslim

e-ARC, 368 pagesRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Salaam Reads (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) Read from: June 5-July 8,2025 Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Contemp Romance, Contemporary, Enemies to Lovers, Sparkly Covers, Meet Cutes, Most Anticipated,…

Pretty Girl County by LaKita Wilson

e-Audio,  07:16:45Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt & Tyla CollierRelease Date: July 1, 2025Published by: Books on Tape (Viking Books for Young Readers)Read from: June 30-July 5, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Audio, Contemporary, Dual POV, Sparkly Covers,…

Emiko by Chieri Uegaki

e-Audio,  09:59:37Narrated by: Emily SheltonRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Tundra Book GroupRead from: June 30-July 1, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Bullying, Alcohol, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Sparkly Covers, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Japanese & Canadian), Realistic Fiction, Classics Retellings, Romance, YA       A sweet and savory YA romance, this modern-day Japanese-Canadian twist on Emma is just…

When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa

e-Audio, 11:10:28Narrated by: Gisela Chipe & Andre Santana Release Date: June 24, 2025Published by: G.P. Putnam’s SonsRead from: June 21-23, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Toxic Relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Friends to Lovers, Racial/Ethnic Diversity,…

If We Survive This by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 09:05:24Narrated by: Racquel MarieRelease Date: June 18, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: June 15-16, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Violence, Mental Illness, Grief, Suicidal Thoughts, Death of a Parent, Gun Violence, Sexual Harassment, Chronic Illness, VomitFor Readers Interested…

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