Everyone’s Thinking It by Aleema Omotoni

e-Audio, 11:18:35Narrated by: Nneka Okoye & Anniwaa Buachie Release Date: September 5, 2023Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: September 21-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Biphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Toxic friendship, Toxic…

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,…

That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

e-Audio, 10:31:38Narrated by: Patricia AllisonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: April 27-28, 2023Forge & Fracture Saga, #1Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Racism, Racial Slurs, Violence, MisogynyFor Readers Interested In: Fantasy, Fae, Romance, Shakespeare, London, Historical Fiction, YA     A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about…

She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

ARC, 352 pagesRelease Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Bloomsbury YARead from: February 5-26, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Publisher (I received an ARC of this book from the Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Body Horror, Colonization, Racism, Homophobia, Death of a Parent, Fire/Fire Injury, InsectsFor Readers Interested In:…

Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello

e-Audio, 07:33:18Narrated by: Ben Bailey Smith & Nneka Okoye Release Date: November 10, 2022Published by: Simon & Schuster UKRead from: January 4-5, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Binge eatingFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Holidaze, Contemporary Romance, YA        The greatest love stories don’t just exist in books. Last Christmas meets The Sun is Also a Star in…

Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron

e-Audio, 10:51:56Narrated by: Soneela NankaniRelease Date: March 8, 2022Published by: Hachette Book GroupRead from: April 9-11, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Retellings, Set outside the USA, Realistic Fiction, Adult       Jane Austen’s Emma goes Bollywoood in this delightful retelling from the highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged, perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine…

XOXO by Axie Oh

e-Audio, 09:13:10Narrated by: Greta JungRelease Date: July 13, 2021Published by: HarperTeenRead from: August 6-9, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Overdrive AudioTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Books Set Outside the US, Music, K-pop, Realistic Fiction, YA   Cello prodigy Jenny has one goal: to get into a prestigious music conservatory. When she meets mysterious, handsome Jaewoo in her uncle’s…

Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch

e-Audio, 14:23:04Narrated by: Imani Jade PowersRelease Date: November 10, 2020Published by: Simon & Schuster Audio Read from: December 17-23, 2020Love & Gelato, #3Source: LibraryTW: For Readers Interested In: Books set outside the US, Contemporary, Romance, Mental Health, Realistic Fiction, Family Diversity, YA     Liv Varanakis doesn’t have a lot of fond memories of her father,…

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