Stand-alones

Estela, Undrowning by René Peña-Govea

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e-ALC, 09:45:03Narrated by: Victoria VillarealRelease Date: March 3, 2026Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: February 28-March 1, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Racism, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Bullying, Cursing, Sexual Content, Cultural Appropriation, Violence, Xenophobia, GriefFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Contemporary, Sparkly Covers, Most…

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When I was Death by Alexis Henderson

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e-ALC, 07:22:08Narrated by: Khaya FraitesRelease Date: March 3, 2026Published by: Books on Tape (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers)Read from: February 25-26, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  PRH Audio App (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their app. I also received a hardcover of this book after I had already read it. This did nothing…

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The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams

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e-ALC, 10:17:17Narrated by: Bahni TurpinRelease Date: January 27, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 22-25, 2026Stand-alone Source: Libro FM (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning:  Slavery, Rape, Torture, Racial slurs, Death, Infidelity, Vomit, Death of Parent, Toxic FriendshipFor Readers Interested In:…

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Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik

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e-ALC, 10:17:17Narrated by: Reena DuttRelease Date: January 27, 2026Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: January 15-23, 2026Stand-alone Source: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Bullying, Vomit, AlcoholFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ (Both bi), Audio, Contemporary romance, Sparkly Covers, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Romance,…

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With Love From Harlem by ReShonda Tate

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e-ALC, 13:47:49Narrated by: Lynnette R. FreemanRelease Date: January 27, 2026Published by: HarperCollins Publishers IncRead from: January 5-6, 2026Stand-aloneSource: LibroFM (I received this ALC free from the publisher and LibroFM. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Drug Use/Abuse, Racism, Microaggressions, Infidelity For Readers Interested In: Adult, Audio, Historical Fiction, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity,…

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I Don’t Wish You Well by Jumata Emill

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e-ALC, 10:06:59Narrated by: André Santana & Erin SpencerRelease Date: January 20, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: December 19-21, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual Assault, Misogyny, Sexual Violence, Death, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug UseFor…

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Trail Rides & Starry Eyes by Katrina Emmel

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e-ALC, 07:46:43Narrated by: Abigail Reno & Marwan SalamaRelease Date: December 9, 2025Published by: Books on TapeRead from: December 12-14, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: N/AFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Sparkly Cover, Realistic Fiction, Romance,…

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The Bridesmaid by Cate Quinn

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e-ALC, 08:59:09Narrated by: Stephanie CannonRelease Date: December 16, 2025Published by: Tantor Media, Inc.Read from: December 9-10, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Murder, Bullying, Child Abuse, Drug Abuse, Addiction, Death, Child Death, Gun Violence, AbandonmentFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Contemporary, Sparkly…

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Heartsick by Kristina Forest

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Narrated by: Torian Brackett, Shayna Small, Michael Rishawn, Sandra Okuboyejo, Seth Holt, & Ashley J. HobbsRelease Date: October 7, 2025Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: October 1-3, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a free ALC from their app and the publisher. I also received a physical ARC from the ALA conference that I read in tandem…

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The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson

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Narrated by: January LaVoyRelease Date: October 7, 2025Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: September 30-October 1, 2025Stand-aloneSource: LibroFM (I received a free ALC from the Libro FM and the publisher. I also received a physical ARC from the ALA conference that I read in tandem with this. This did nothing to influence my review)Content Warning: Toxic Friendship,…

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Take Me Away