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,…

Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert

e-Audio, 11:10:38Narrated by: Alex Moorcock & Zara Hampton-BrownRelease Date: August 8, 2023Published by: Dreamscape MediaRead from: August 7-10, 2023Dark Olympus, #5Source: Netgalley (I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Child abuse recounted, Attempted sexual assault, off-page Blood depiction, Death of parents mentioned, Murder…

The Narrow by Kate Alice Marshall

e-Audio, 10:42:27Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle ParkerRelease Date: August 1, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: August 3-6, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH App (#PenguinPartner! I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Homophobia, Death, Drowning, Murder, AssaultFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Ghosts, Possession, LGBTQ+ (Sapphic), Paranormal, Romance,…

The Dark Place by Britney S. Lewis

e-Audio, 07:09:08Narrated by: Shayna SmallRelease Date: August 8, 2023Published by: Disney AudiobooksRead from: July 30-31, 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: Death, MurderFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Time Travel, Magical Realism, Sparkly…

The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean

e-Audio, 09:03:12Narrated by: Ivanno JeremiahRelease Date: July 18, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 19-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Grief, Racism, Homophobia, Bullying, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Romance, LGBTQ+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Mystery, Set Outside the USA, YA       In this YA romantic thriller, James—the shy, handsome, mixed-race heir to the British throne—must choose…

Defensive Stance by Kasha Thompson

e-ARC, 396 pagesRelease Date: July 18, 2023Published by: Webster Avenue PublishingRead from: June 20-July 20, 2023Las Vegas Ramblers, #1Source: Gifted from the author (I received an e-ARC of this book from the author in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Fighting, Verbal Sexual Assault, Toxic Familial RelationshipFor…

Ode to My First Car by Robin Gow

e-Audio, 06:18:32Narrated by: Natalie NaudusRelease Date: June 20, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: July 17-19, 2023Stand-aloneSource: SpotifyTW: Car crash, Toxic Relationships, Dementia, Biphobia, Homophobia, Abandonment, Sexual Assault, Medical ContentFor Readers Interested In: Novels in Verse, Romance, LGBTQ+, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction, YA       By the critically praised author of A Million Quiet…

Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen

e-Audio, 10:00:30Narrated by: Carolina Ðo, David Lee Huynh, Quyen Ngo, Vyvy Nguyen, & Trieu TranRelease Date: July 4, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 16-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FMTW: Cheating, Racism, Alcoholism, Stalking, Xenophobia, Miscarriage, Racial Slurs, Suicidal ThoughtsFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, General Fiction, Romance, Multiple POV, Family, Pride, Set Outside the US,…

Play to Win by Jodie Slaughter

e-Audio, 07:51:23Narrated by: Lacy LaurelRelease Date: July 11, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: July 12-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Spousal Abandonment, GriefFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Contemporary, Adult, LGBTQ+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Audio       Jodie Slaughter’s latest rom-com, Play to Win , is a sizzling romance where a winning lottery ticket is meant…

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