Better the Devil by Erik J. Brown

e-ALC, 11:04:51Narrated by: Daniel HanningRelease Date: January 20, 2026Published by: HarperCollins AudioRead from: January 6-7, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Violence, Murder, Homophobia, Child Death, Drug Use, Grief, Animal Cruelty, Animal Death, BloodFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ+, Action, Audio, Holy…

All the Way Around the Sun by Xixi Tian

e-ALC, 07:25:14Narrated by: Slu-See HungRelease Date: September 30, 2025Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: September 29, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free ALC from Netgalley and the publisher. I also received a physical ARC from the ALA conference. This did nothing to influence my review)Content Warning: Grief, Death, Drug Use, Drug Abuse (OD’ed. Not shown on page,…

If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry

e-ALC, 15:24:13Narrated by: Jayne Enteistle & Julie BerryRelease Date: September 16, 2025Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: September 16-20, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review)Content Warning: Gore, Murder, Death, Sexual Assault, Trafficking, Violence, Domestic Abuse, Sexual Content, Drug UseFor…

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

e-Audio, 16:40:56Narrated by: Sophie AmossRelease Date: April 2, 2024Published by: Delacorte PressRead from: March 21-23, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audiobook from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Infertility, Rape, BloodFor…

This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer

e-Audio, 08:33:03Narrated by: Megan TusingRelease Date: January 16, 2024Published by: Blackstone PublishingRead from: January 27-28, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Gore, Murder, Body Horror, Animal Death, Vomit, Fire/Fire InjuryFor Readers Interested In: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Adult         Four ambitious climbers hike into the Kentucky wilderness. Seven months later, three mangled bodies are discovered. Were…

Where You See Yourself by Claire Forrest

e-Audio, 08:13:24Narrated by: Ali StrokerRelease Date: May 2, 2023Published by: Scholastic Inc. Read from: May 10-14, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Ableism, Classism, Chronic Illness, DysphoriaFor Readers Interested In: Romance, YA, Contemporary, Coming of Age, Sparkly Covers     Where You See Yourself combines an unforgettable coming-of-age tale, a swoon-worthy romance, and much-needed disability representation in this story about…

Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

e-Audio, 11:03:03Narrated by: Julia WhelanRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Death of a parent, Grief, Alcohol/Drug Use, PregnancyFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Adult, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction     A multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbiz. …

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…

Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson

e-Audio, 08:05:08Narrated by: Yinka LadeindeRelease Date: February 21, 2023Published by: Viking Books for Young ReadersRead from: February 10-13, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Body shamingFor fans of: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, LGBTQIA+, YA      An utterly charming YA romance perfect for fans of Elise Bryant and Leah Johnson. Leila is devastated when her high…

We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride

e-Audio, 03:45:35Narrated by: Amber McBride (the author)Release Date: January 10, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: January 2-3, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Clinical/Major Depression, suicide, self harmFor Readers Interested In: Mental Health, Disability (Unseen),…

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