Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

e-Audio, 08:49:16, Narrated by: Shaniqua OkwokRelease Date: July 9, 2024Published by: TundraRead from: July 1-2, 2024Stand-aloneSource: 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. I also received a physical ARC but I went with the audio…

Cross the Line by Simone Soltani

e-Audio, 12:18:17Narrated by: Vikas Adam & Nerissa BradleyRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: June 28- July 1, 2024Lights Out, #1Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher’s audio app in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…

The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee

e-ARC, 288 pagesRelease Date: May 28, 2024Published by: Afterglow Books by HarlequinRead from: May 6-24, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Misogyny, Classism, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Racism, DeathFor Readers…

Duel by Jessixa Bagley (illustrated by Aaron Bagley)

e-book, 320 pages Release Date: November 7, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersRead from: March 24-31, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW:Bullying, Death of parent, Grief For Readers Interested In: MG, Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novels, Sports        A rivalry between sisters culminates in a fencing duel in this funny and emotional debut graphic novel sure…

Bunt! Striking Out on Financial Aide by Ngozi Ukazu & Mad Rupert

ARC, 288 pagesRelease Date: February 13, 2024Published by: First SecondRead from: January 30- February 5, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Publisher (I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Cursing, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Sports (Softball), NA (New…

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

e-Audio, 08:14:10Narrated by: Jesse Nobess Release Date: September 12, 2023Published by: HeartdrumRead from: November 9-10, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: underage drinking and drug use, racial profiling by police, racism, loss of siblingFor Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Sports (Basketball), Romance, 2SLGBTQ+ (Love Interest was 2 spirit or liked 2 or more genders), Male POV, Grief, Racial/Ethnic…

Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

e-Audio, 09:31:43Narrated by: Karissa VackerRelease Date: November 7, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: October 27-28, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this audiobook from the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Misogyny, Sexism, Death of a parent, Chronic illness (mom), Grief,…

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner

e-Audio, 10:53:25Narrated by: Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades Release Date: September 19, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: September 18-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received an early e-Audio copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Toxic Relationship, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Emotional Disorders, Ableism, Bullying, Mental Illness, ClassismFor Readers Interested In:…

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…

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