Our Shouts Echo by Jade Adia

ARC, 416 pagesRelease Date: August 27, 2024Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: August 11-September 4, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Tx Library Association ConferenceContent Warning: Suicide Ideation, Climate Anxiety, Anxiety SpiralsFor Readers Interested in:  Romance, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction, YA       Survival Tip #1: The world is going to shit. Whatever you do, trust no one.   …

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,…

The Champions by Kara Thomas

e-Audio, 08:08:40Narrated by: Brittany PressleyRelease Date: August 27, 2024 Published by: Books on Tape (Delacorte Press)Read from: August 26-27, 2024The Cheerleaders companionSource: 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: Sexual Assault, Rape, Gun Violence,…

WoW: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! A swoony rivals-to-lovers romance . . .Family secrets that can’t stay buried . . .A globe-spanning treasure hunt with puzzles to solve . . . This latest YA novel by…

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…

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…

The Love Dare by Abiola Bello

e-Audio, 06:37:31Narrated by: Nneka OkoyeRelease Date: July 4, 2024Published by: Simon & Schuster UKRead from: August 10-11, 2024Companion to Love in Winter WonderlandSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black & British), Set Outside the US, Realistic Fiction, YA       Can a bet made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into…

You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky

e-Audio, 07:34:39Narrated by: Mark SanderlinRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: August 10, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Alcohol, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Panica Attacks/Disorders, Toxic Relationships, AbandonmentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, 2SLGBTQ+, Contemporary, Dual Pov, Neurodiversity (OCD), Realistic Fiction     Rivalry never tasted so good.     O’ little town of Bethlehem,…

The Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown by Andrew Yang

e-Audio, 08:14:48Narrated by: Austin KuRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: August 4-5, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: For Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Romance, Contemporary, Literary, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese), Realistic Fiction, YA   Perfect for fans of Ben Philippe and Mary H. K. Choi, this charming, insightful YA novel follows two high…

Take Me Away

Diverse Book Blogger. Diverse YA Librarian. Wonder Woman enthusiast. Bookish Blerd. "GryffinClaw" Geek extraordinaire. Pitbull mom. She/her linktr.ee/take_me_awayyy