What She Missed by Liara Tamani

e-Audio, 06:21:54Narrated by: Shayna SmallRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Greenwillow BooksRead from: June 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Car crash, Depression, Death of a grandparent, Mention of death from a drowning, drinking, marijuana, vomitFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Swimming, Contemporary, Diverse Characters, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     Sixteen-year-old Ebony Jones is devastated when…

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…

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…

You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker

e-Audio, 07:30:29Narrated by: Chandler GregoireRelease Date: May30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Religious Diversity (Jewish), YA, Academic Rivals to Lovers        A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling…

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

e-Audio, 08:03:22Narrated by: Joshua ChangRelease Date: May 16, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 13-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Death of a Parent, Grief, Classism, Alcoholism, Cancer, Toxic Friendship, Homophobia, For Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Romance, LGBTQ+ (Gay), Food/Baking, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     Heartstopper meets Crazy Rich Asians in this heartfelt, joyful paperback original rom-com that follows…

I’m Not Supposed to Be In the Dark by Riss M. Neilson

e-Audio, 10:58:00Narrated by: Jennifer AquinoRelease Date: May 9, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 9-12, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Death of a parent, Death of a Child, Injury/Injury Detail, Violence, Infidelity, Stalking, AbandonmentFor Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Romance, Ghosts, YA, Sparkly Covers, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQ+ (Bi)     From the author of Deep in Providence comes a…

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

e-Audio, 10:32:47Narrated by: Raechel WongRelease Date: March 15, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: April 6-9, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a parent, Death of a grandparent, GriefFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, Holidaze, Contemporary, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Adult      This sweet, enemies-to-lovers debut rom-com filled with Chinese astrology will undoubtedly prove to be a…

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…

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…

Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto

e-Audio, 08:39:27        Narrated by: Becca Q. CoRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 3-6, 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: For Readers Interested In: YA, Arranged Dates, Nosey…

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