Realistic Fiction – Page 7 – Take Me Away… On the Pages of Your Story

You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024Reviews

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

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Reviews

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…

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 11:10:43Narrated by: Kyla GarciaRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 28-29, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Panic Attacks/disorder, Pregnancy, Grief, Abandonment,…

The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

August 8, 2024August 7, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 09:08:18Narrated by: Siena EastRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 26-28, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Sexism, Cultural Appropriation, Racial…

Near Misses & Cowboy Kisses by Katrina Emmel

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 07:49:43Narrated by: Ryan Lee Dunlap & Jesse VilinskyRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Books on Tape Read from: July 24-25, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: SexismFor…

The Design of Us by Sajni Patel

August 3, 2024August 3, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 11:10:06Narrated by: Soneela Nankani and Vikas AdamRelease Date: Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 19-21, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio Influencer Program (I received a copy of this e-audio from their app in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Sparkly Covers, Adult,…

Unbecoming by Seema Yasmin

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 08:15:05Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Suehyla Wl-Attar YoungRelease Date: July 9, 2024Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 19, 2024Stand-Alone Source: S&S Audio Influencer Program (I received a copy of this e-audio from Libro FM and their influencer program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content…

The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 10:14:06Narrated by: Ruby CorazonRelease Date: July 9, 2024Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 15-17, 2024Stand-Alone Source: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Abandonment, Toxic Friendship, Fatphobia, Body Shaming, Injury/Injury Detail, Emotional Abuse, Alcohol (no over consumption)For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Latinx- Mexican), Sports Romance (Football), Adult, Books about Books, Realistic Fiction, Fat Leads …

Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Reviews

e-Audio, 11:34:25Narrated by: Skyler Gallun & Victoria VillarrealRelease Date: July 30, 2024Published by: Delacorte PressRead from: July 12-14, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio Influencer Program (I received a copy of this e-audio from their app and their influencer program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Domestic abuse,…

Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024Reviews

e-ARC, 384 pagesRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: ForeverRead from: June 24- July 7, 2024Companion to Forget Me NotSource: 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: Sexual content, Death of parent, Cursing, Grief,…