The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

e-Audio, 08:51:25Narrated by: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: June 27, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 28-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Mystery, Ghosts, YA, Sparkly Covers     Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She’s trying to help find her sister, but…

Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan

e-Audio, 08:40:53Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Vikas AdamRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Inkyard PressRead from: June 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Bullying, Child Abuse, Chronic Illness, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Astrology, Racial/Ethic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, YA     In this charming YA debut, a girl who’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes…

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…

House Party edited by Justin A. Reynolds

e-Audio, 10:46:08Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Nicky Endres, Erin Ruth Walker, Frankie Corzo, Khristine Hvam, Angel Pean, Kevin R. Free, Ron Nery, Jr., Gail Shalan, Delanna Studi, Matthew J. Harris, Emana Rachelle, Genesis Oliver, and Tashi ThomasRelease Date: June 27, 12023Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: June 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Drinking, Drugs, mention of vomit, Panic…

Invisible Son by Kim Johnson

e-Audio, 10:08:56Narrated by: Guy Lockard & Kim JohnsonRelease Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Random House Books for Young ReadersRead from: June 14-16, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Wrongful incarceration, pandemic, medical talk, death of a grandparent, suicide, domestic abuse, murder, racismFor Readers Interested In: Thriller, Mystery, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, YA    …

Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney

e-Audio, 11:05:13Narrated by: Christine Lakin & Jake AbelRelease Date: June 6, 2023Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: June 8-9, 2023None Shall Sleep, #2Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Murder, Death, Blood, Violence, Gore, Panic Attacks, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Grief, Gun Violence, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Cold Cases, If you like Criminal Minds the tv show, Thriller, True Crime, YA…

Good as Gold by Candace Buford

e-Audio, 08:51:33Narrated by: Grace CapelessRelease Date: June 6. 2023Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: June 6-7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Gun Violence, Racism, Toxic Friendship, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Coming…

Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

e-Audio, 08:31:26Narrated by: Brandon Flynn, Hayley Kiyoko, Katie Gavin, Malia Pyles, & Natalie Naudus Release Date: May 30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 1-2, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Toxic Relationship, Abuse, Drug Use, Underage drinkingFor Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Story, Coming of Age, YA, Sparkly Covers    Trailblazing pop star, actor,…

You Bet Your Heart by Danielle Parker

e-Audio, 07:30:29Narrated by: Chandler GregoireRelease Date: May30, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: April 6-11, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Religious Diversity (Jewish), YA, Academic Rivals to Lovers        A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling…

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,…

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