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…

Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick

e-book, 144 pagesRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: GraphixRead from: June 7-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racial Microaggressions, Microaggressions from his parentsFor Readers Interested In: Family Diversity (Transracial Adoption), Sports, Romance, College Scouts, YA     Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete…

Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoon

e-Audio, 07:12:02Narrated by: Marcella Cox & Daniel K. IsaacRelease Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 30-31, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Fatphobic Comments, Racism, Body ShamingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Sports, Fake Dating, Foodie Favorites, Body Positivity, Racial/Ethnic Diversity       A swoony, heart-melting YA romance from beloved author Rebekah Weatherspoon about…

Love at First Set by Jennifer Dugan

e-Audio, 09:11:38Narrated by: Lori PrinceRelease Date: May 23, 2023Published by: HarperAudioRead from: May 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Audible CreditTW: Emotional Abuse, Alcoholism, Toxic Parenting, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Sports (Weight Lifting), LGBTQ+, Realistic Fiction, LOL     Sometimes true love takes a little heavy lifting     The gym is Lizzie’s life–it’s her passion, her job, and…

You Don’t Have a Shot by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 10:28:37Narrated by: Marisol Ramirez Release Date: May 9, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: May 24-26, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: off-page maternal death by breast cancer, maternal grief, mentions of underage drinking, racism, depictions of paternal emotional abuse, depictions of anxiety/panic attacks, discussions and depictions of sports-related injuries (primarily a sprained wrist), condemned homophobia, condemned xenophobia,…

Love Times Infinity by Lane Clarke

e-Audio, 08:16:05Narrated by: Tyla Collier Release Date: July 26, 2022Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: August 9-10, 2022Stand-Alone Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Rape (not depicted on page), Mentions of abortion, Absent parent, Death of a grandparent (story told on page)For Readers Interested In: Family Diversity, Romance, Sports, Emotional/Hard Reads, Tear Jerkers, Realistic Fiction, YA      The swoon of…

Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler

e-Audio, 07:12:59Narrated by: Natalie Naudus & Lori Prince Release Date: June 7, 2022Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: July 24-26, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Homophobia, Mention of abortion/miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Alcohol, Toxic friendshipFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ+, Cover Love, Sports, For Work       In this sweet and funny new f/f romance from…

Middle Grade Monday: Fast Pitch by Nic Stone

Hardcover, 175 pagesRelease Date: August 31, 2021Published by: Crown Books for Young ReadersRead from: August 31-September 16, 2021Clean Getaway companionSource: BoughtTW: Death of a Family Member, Hospital stay, Mention of stitches, MicroaggressionsFor Readers Interested In: Contemporaries, Realistic Fiction, Sports, Social Issues, Middle Grade    From Nic Stone, the New York Times bestselling author of Clean…

The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon

e-Audio, 09:04:00Narrated by: Rebecca LeeRelease Date: August 17, 2021Published by: Hachette Book GroupRead from: August 31- September 3, 2021The Boyfriend Project, #2Source: Overdrive AudioTW: Grief, Friend Loss, Parental (figure) in hospital (not on page, Anxiety, Learning DisabilityFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Spice Level= 3, Realistic Fiction, Sports, Fake Dating, Adult      When a…

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