And Don’t Look Back by Rebecca Barrow

e-Audio, 09:31:43Narrated by: Jade Wheeler & Kimberly WoodsRelease Date: October 3, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: October 6-9, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this audiobook from Libro FM and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Car Accident, Death, Gaslighting,…

Salt the Water by Candice Iloh

e-Audio, 02:51:13Narrated by: Mila MylesRelease Date: October 3, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: October 2-3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this audiobook from PRH Audio in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review)TW: Racism, Bullying, Abandonment, Fire/Fire Injury, Medical Content, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury DetailFor…

Everyone’s Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

e-Audio, 11:18:35Narrated by: Nneka Okoye & Anniwaa Buachie Release Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: September 21-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic…

All the Fighting Parts by Hannah V. Sawyerr

e-Audio, 04:56:53Narrated by: Hannah V. Sawyerr Release Date: September 19, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: September 12-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Bullying, Rape, Grief, Religious Bigotry, Death of a ParentFor Readers Interested In: Novels in Verse, Sparkly Covers, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     In the vein of Grown and The…

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

e-Audio, 10:53:25Narrated by: Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades Release Date: September 19, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: September 18-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Toxic Relationship, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Ableism, Bullying, Mental Illness, ClassismFor Readers Interested In:…

Full Moon Over Freedom by Angelina M. Lopez

e-Audio, 11:21:18Narrated by: Stacy Gonzalez Release Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: September 14-15, 2023Milagro Street, #2Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Addiction, Emotional Abuse, Toxic Relationship, Misogyny, Domestic Abuse, GaslightingFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Romance, Magical Realism      Gillian Armstead-Bancroft—Pride of the East Side and once-perfect bruja, wife, and mother—is going to spend…

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

e-Audio, 09:16:06Narrated by: Diana BusteloRelease Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: September 1-5, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Child/Teacher Relationship, Death, Murder, Suicide, Drugs, Cheating For Readers Interested In: Historical Movies, Clue, Romance, Mysteries/Thrillers, Locked Room Mysteries      Seven friends throw a 1920s-themed party, where it’s all pretend–until one of them is murdered. One…

There’s No Way I’d Die First by Lisa Springer

e-Audio, 08:44:45Narrated by: Nekia Renee MartinRelease Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: August 23-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley + PRH App (I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: clowns, body horror, murder, death, violence, excrement, car accident, infidelity, stalkingFor Readers Interested In:…

The Art of Scandal by Regina Black

e-Audio, 10:26:04Narrated by: Mela LeeRelease Date: August 1, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: August 21-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a Parent, Panic Attacks, Drug Use, Grief, Racism, Alcohol, Cancer, Mental Illness, CheatingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Realistic Fiction, Revenge, Adult, Sparkly Covers, Dual POV     “Love would be so much easier if it…

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

e-Audio, 09:33:43Narrated by: Justis Bolding & Chris Nelson Release Date: August 15, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: August 15-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Ableism, Emotional Abuse, Vomit, Panic Attacks/Disorders, BullyingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Neurodiverse MCs, Realistic Fiction,…

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