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…

Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

e-Audio, 09:23:24Narrated by: Katherine LittrellRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: HarperTeenRead from: August 1-4, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from Netgalley & the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Fire/Fire Injury, Death, Murder, Grief, Eating Disorder, Suicide, Infidelity, Racism, Animal…

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

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

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

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…

Jewel Me Twice by Charish Reid

e-Audio, 08:19:20Narrated by: Marissa HamptonRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Harlequin AudioRead from: July 24-26, 2024Stand-Alone (???)Source: AudibleContent Warning: Sexual Content, Grief, Sexism, Cancer, Death, Terminal Illness, Racism, Gun Violence ,BloodFor Readers Interested In: Heist Novels, Romance, Interracial Romance, Light Spice, Jewelry, Adult, Multiple POVs       Love can catch you red-handed.     He…

The Design of Us by Sajni Patel

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,…

The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

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      …

We Don’t Have Time For This by Brianna Craft

e-Audio, 08:15:50Narrated by: Angel PeanRelease Date: July 2, 2024Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: July 14-15, 2024Stand-Alone Source: Library’s Libby (I also received an ARC of this from the 2024 Texas Library Conference) Content Warning: Climate DestructionFor Readers Interested In: Climate Change, Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Activism, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Black, Samoan), YA       Lemonade Mouth meets…

It’s Only a Game by Kelsea Yu

ARC, 352 pagesRelease Date: July 9, 2024Published by: Bloomsbury YARead from: June 20-July 9, 2024Stand-alone Source: Texas Library Association Conference Content Warning: Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Violence, Death of a Parent, Fire/Fire Injury, Grief, Animal Cruelty, Mental Illness, Panic AttacksFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Romance, 2slgbtq+, YA, Gaming, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Stand-alone,      In this twisty, fast-paced YA…

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