Pretend She’s Here by Luanne Rice

E-Audio, 09:27:44Narrated by: Caitlin DaviesRelease Date: July 17, 2019Published by:  Scholastic Audio Read from: May 8-11, 2020Stand-alone Source: Library (Overdrive)TW: Stockholm Syndrome, Kidnapping For fans of: Contemporary, Romance, Thriller, YA      Mega-bestselling author Luanne Rice returns with a ripped-from-the-headlines story of a girl who is kidnapped by her friend’s family.        Emily Lonergan’s…

By the Book by Amanda Sellet

e-ARC, 384 pages Release Date: May 5, 2020Published by: HMH Books for Young Readers Read from: May 9-10, 2020Stand-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 fans of: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, YA  …

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

e-ARC, 432 pages Release Date: May 5, 2020 Published by: Quill Tree Books Read from: April 29-May 3, 2020 Stand-alone Source: 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: Parental Death, Grief, Plane Crash, Stalking, Sexual Assault…

All Your Twisted Secrets by Diana Urban

E-Audio, 09:31:49 Narrated by: Kate Rudd  Release Date:  March 17, 2020 Published by:  HarperTeen Read from: April 27-28, 2020 Stand-alone Source: Library (Overdrive)  TW:  Death, Suicide For fans of: YA, Thriller, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction (Kind of)      This thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie,…

Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman

E-Audio, 09:03:39 Narrated by:  Em Eldridge  Release Date:  September 11, 2018 Published by:  Tantor Media, Inc. Read from: April 20-23, 2020 Stand-alone Source: Library (Overdrive)  TW:  Death, Depression, Grief For fans of: YA, LGBTQIAP+, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, POC MC, Tear Jerker      Rumi Seto spends a lot of time worrying she doesn’t have the answers to everything. What to eat,…

Kent State by Deborah Wiles

e-ARC, 144 pages            Release Date: April 21, 2020 Published by: Scholastic Press Read from: April 21, 2020 Stand-alone Source: 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: School shooting, Death, True Events…

Crave by Tracy Wolff

E-Audio, 14:56:40 Narrated by:  Heather Costa & Tim Paige Release Date:  April 7, 2020 Published by:  Tantor Media, Inc Read from: April 11-16, 2020 Crave, #1 Source: Library (RB Digital)  TW:  N/A For fans of: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Vampires, Shape-Shifters, Enemies to Lovers, YA       My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is…

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

e-ARC, 352 pages            Release Date: April 21, 2020 Published by: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Read from: April 10-15, 2020 Stand-alone Source: 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:…

WoW: Blood and Honey by Shelby Mahurin

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!      The hotly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and IndieBound bestseller Serpent & Dove—packed with even steamier romance and darker magic—is perfect for fans of Sarah J….

The Best Laid Plans by Cameron Lund

e-ARC, 368 pages            Release Date: April 7, 2020 Published by: Razorbill Read from: April1-5, 2020 Stand-alone Source: 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: Alcohol For fans of: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction,…

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