The Build Up by Tati Richardson

e-Audio, 9 hr 14 min Narrated by: Vance Goodwin & Anna Lynn WrightRelease Date: March 28, 2023Published by:  Carina PressRead from: March 28-29, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Colorism, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual Harassment, Harassment at the work place, racismFor Readers Interested In: Black Romance, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Workplace Romance, HGTV, Architecture, Fat Leads, Dual POV, Adult    …

The Plus One by Mazey Eddings

e-Audio, 09:40:15 Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers & Joe ArdenRelease Date: April 4, 2023Published by:  Macmillan AudioRead from: March 27-28, 2023A Brush with Love, #3Source: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: PTSD, Cheating, Anxiety/Panic…

Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa

e-Audio, 12:34:33       Narrated by: Avi RoqueRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: March 22-25, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Underage drinking, immigration/ICE, transphobia, negative self talk, marijuana,…

Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

e-Audio, 7 hr 52 min        Narrated by: Logan RozosRelease Date: February 14, 2023Published by: AudibleRead from: March 21-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Transphobia, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Bullying, Infidelity, Dysphoria, Racism, Misogyny, SexismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+ (Transgender), Music, YA, Realistic Fiction        A trans pianist makes a New Year’s resolution on a…

Dear Medusa by Olivia A. Cole

e-Audio, 06:49:46        Narrated by: Olivia A. ColeRelease Date: March 14, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 10-12, 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: Pedophilia, Body Shaming, Sexism, Biphobia, Pedophilia, For Readers Interested…

Royal Blood by Aimee Carter

e-Audio, 10:21:02        Narrated by: Kristen SiehRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: March 7-10, 2023Royal Blood, #1Source: 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: Arson, Death, Ableism, Schizophrenia, Abandonment, Classism,…

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…

There Goes the Neighborhood by Jade Adia

e-Audio,  11:54:50        Narrated by: Mela LeeRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: February 25- March 2, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Gentrification, Murder, Gun Violence, Racism, AbandonmentFor…

Take Me Away