The Noh Family by Grace K. Shim

e-Audio, 10:04:31Narrated by: Hannah J. ChoiRelease Date: May 3, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: May 4-6, 2022Stand-alone Source: 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: Family DramaFor Readers Interested In: Family…

Mental Health High by D.N. Kris

e-ARC, 325 pagesRelease Date: May 9, 2022Published by: Deathly NovelsRead from: May 5-6, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Author Request (I was given this e-ARC in exchange for a just and honest review)TW: For Readers Interested In: Mental health awareness, Racial/Ethnic diversity, YA       From viral spoken word poet D.N. KRIS, the first ever YA Contemporary Fantasy novel…

Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan

e-ARC, 320 pagesRelease Date: May 17, 2022Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young ReadersRead from: April 28 – May 5, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Edelweiss (I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss and the Publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)TW: N/AFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary…

Flirting with Fate by J.C. Cervantes

e-Audio, 11:19:17Narrated by: Victoria VillarrealRelease Date: April 19, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: April 6-14 & 22-26, 2022Stand-alone (Maybe)Source: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of a GrandparentFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Magical Realism, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Family Diversity (missing mother), Strong Family Relationship, YA       Ava Granados will never forgive herself…

Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre

e-Audio, 10:14:12Narrated by: Ava LucasRelease Date: April 5, 2022Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: April 2-5, 2022Fix It Witches, #2Source: Netgalley AudioTW: For Readers Interested In: Romance, Paranormal, Witches, Adult, Series        The second in an adorable witchy rom-com series by New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguirre, perfect for fans of:     Ride-or-die…

Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 08:58:31Narrated by: Maria LiatisRelease Date: February 8, 2022Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: March 29-31, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Homophobia, Internalized Homophobia (changed opinion) For Readers Interested In: Romance, LGBTQIA+, Coming of Age, Retellings, BIPOC Characters, BIPOC MC, BIPOC MC on cover, YA      A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school,…

One for All by Lillie Lainoff

e-Audio, 12:23:52Narrated by: Mara WilsonRelease Date: March 11, 2022Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: March 23-29, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: For Readers Interested In: Historical Fiction, Feminist, Chronic Illness Rep, Retellings, YA    An OwnVoices, gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, in which a girl with a chronic illness trains as a Musketeer and uncovers secrets, sisterhood,…

Inheritance by Katharine McGee

e-Audio, 02:48:13Narrated by: Brittany PressleyRelease Date: March 15, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: March 24-25, 2022American Royals, #0.5Source: Libro FMTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, History Reimagined, YA          Princess Beatrice realizes what’s expected of her as heir apparent—and it is not riding in cars, alone,…

This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg

e-Audio, 09:47:57Narrated by: Brittany PressleyRelease Date: March 1, 2022Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: March 21-23, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction, YA     Marit Weisenberg’s This Golden State follows a family on the run, a restless teenage daughter hungry for the truth, and the simple DNA test that threatens their carefully crafted…

No Filter and Other Lies by Crystal Maldonado

e-Audio, 10:40:31Narrated by: Frankie Corzo Release Date: February 8, 2022Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: February 15-17, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library LibbyTW: CatfishingFor Readers Interested In: Social Media, Romance, Friendship, LGBTQ+, Realistic Fiction, YA      You should know, right now, that I’m a liar.      They’re usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies….

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