When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao

e-Audio, 08:32:11Narrated by: Carolyn Kang & Dylan J. LockeRelease Date: February 14, 2022Published by: Books on TapeRead from: February 15-17, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio AppTW: Toxic parent/child relationship, Toxic Sibling relationship, Gentrification, Bullying, Mention of Vomit, Death of a grandparentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Taiwanese American), YA      Acclaimed author…

WoW: My Week With Him by Joya Goffney

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! After a painful betrayal by her sister and a heated argument with their mother, Nikki is kicked out of her home. She decides to flee to California to pursue her…

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…

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury

e-Audio, 15:12:04Narrated by: Angel Pean & Sandra OkuboyejoRelease Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 27-February 7, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this ALC from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Childhood sexual assualt (off page, some…

Kill Joy by Holly Jackson

e-Audio, 02:39:29Narrated by: Bruce Mann, Bailey Carr, & Raymond J. LeeRelease Date: February 28, 2023Published by: Delacorte PressRead from: January 30-31, 2023A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, #0.5Source: 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…

Promise Boys by Nick Brooks

e-Audio, 06:30:15Narrated by: Alfred Vines, Anthony Lopez, Brad Sanders, Christopher Hampton, Eliana Marianes, Hannah Church, Henriette Zoutomou, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Maria Liatis, Renier Cortes, Suehyla El-Attar, & Xenia WillaceyRelease Date: January 31, 2023Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: January 28-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a copy of this audiobook from the publisher and Libro FM…

This is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua

e-Audio, 08:35:17Narrated by: Ferdelle CapistranoRelease Date: January 17, 2023Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: January 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM ALC (I received a copy of this audiobook from the publisher and Libro FM in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Lying, Police involvement (nothing nefarious), For fans of:…

Sun Keep Rising by Kristen R. Lee

e-Audio, 05:11:43Narrated by: Kacie RogersRelease Date: January 24, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: January 19-20, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio (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: Stealing, Death, Jail, Custody battle, poverty, addiction/relapse, GentreficationFor fans of: Realistic…

Live Your Best Lie by Jessie Weaver

e-Audio, 08:52:16Narrated by: Reba Buhr Release Date: January 24, 2023Published by: Disney HyperionRead from: January 17-19, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this audiobook from  the Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: Murder, Gaslighting, Bullying, Kidnapping, Toxic friendshipsFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers,…

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