Bad Witches by H.B. Akumiah

e-Audio, 13:09:04Narrated by: Imani Jade PowersRelease Date: August 20, 2024Published by: Blackstone PublishingRead from: September 11-16, 2024Stand-alone (??? I’m not saying it BETTER be a series, but IT BETTER BE A SERIES lol)Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This…

Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos

e-Audio, 08:37:38Narrated by: Marisa BlakeRelease Date: September 3, 2024Published by: Bloomsbury YARead from: September 9-10, 2024Stand-aloneSource: LibroFm (I received a copy of this e-audio from LibroFM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Cuban), Romance, Social media, Foodie Favorite, Family Dynamic,…

The Unfinished by Cheryl Isaacs

e-Audio, 09:04:46Narrated by: Julie LumsdenRelease Date: September 3, 2024Published by: HeartdrumRead from: September 6-9, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Audible (I received a copy of an ARC of this from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Animal Death, Body Horror, Child DeathFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Mystery,…

Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas

e-Audio, 12:36:20Narrated by: André SantanaRelease Date: September 3, 2024Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: September 4-7, 2024The Sunbearer Duology, #2Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death of a Parent, Violence, Blood, Torture,…

Marriage and Masti by Nisha Sharma

e-Book, 384 pagesRelease Date: August 27, 2024 Published by: AvonRead from: August 24-28, 2024If Shakespeare Was an Auntie, #3Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Misogyny, Toxic Relationship, Sexism, Gaslighting, Emotional Abuse, Cursing,…

Second Tide’s the Charm by Chandra Blumberg

e-Audio, 09:38:56Narrated by: Keylor Leigh & Amir AbdullahRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: August 19-20, 2024Stand-aloneSource: AudibleContent Warning: Bullying, Death, Sexual ContentFor Readers Interested In: STEM (Marine Biology), Adult, Audible, Contemp Romance, Dual POV, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black, Black Romance), Realistic Fiction, Romance, Second Chance Romance     Love puts you…

Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters

e-Audio, 08:16:49Narrated by: Joshua David ScarlettRelease Date: August 20, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: August 16-18, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Xenophobia, Homophobia, Racism, Bullying, Transphobia, Alcohol, ClassismFor Readers Interested…

A Bánh Mì for Two by Trinity Nguyen

e-Audio, 07:28:45Narrated by: Carolina Do and VyVy NguyenRelease Date: August 20, 2024Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: August 14-16, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Grief, Death of a parent, Colonisation, Injury/Injury DetailFor…

Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

ARC, 304 pagesRelease Date: September 17, 2024Published by: Page Street YARead from: August 2-16, 2024Stand-aloneSource: The Publisher (I received a copy of the ARC from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. I also interviewed the author for my library system. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Child Death, Suicide…

The Secret Dead Club by Karen Strong

e-Audio, 05:33:45Narrated by: Jeanette IllidgeRelease Date: August 20, 2024Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: August 12-14, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Child Death, PossessionFor Readers Interested In: Ghosts, Squad Goals, Racial/Ethnic…

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