Emiko by Chieri Uegaki

e-Audio,  09:59:37Narrated by: Emily SheltonRelease Date: June 10, 2025Published by: Tundra Book GroupRead from: June 30-July 1, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Bullying, Alcohol, ClassismFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Sparkly Covers, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Japanese & Canadian), Realistic Fiction, Classics Retellings, Romance, YA       A sweet and savory YA romance, this modern-day Japanese-Canadian twist on Emma is just…

Call Your Boyfriend by Ashley Woodfolk and Olivia Cole

e-Audio,  09:40:38Narrated by: Tyla Collier & Emily ShawRelease Date: July 1, 225Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: June 28-30, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Homophobia, Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Content, Racism, BiphobiaFor…

If We Survive This by Racquel Marie

e-Audio, 09:05:24Narrated by: Racquel MarieRelease Date: June 18, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: June 15-16, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Violence, Mental Illness, Grief, Suicidal Thoughts, Death of a Parent, Gun Violence, Sexual Harassment, Chronic Illness, VomitFor Readers Interested…

That Kind of Girl by Natalie C. Anderson

e-Audio, 07:52:34Narrated by: Amanda Stribling & Amy McFaddenRelease Date: June 24, 2025Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 14-15, 2025Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Rape, Sexual Assault, Gun Violence, Suicide, Murder, Bullying, Child Abuse, CursingFor Readers Interested…

You’ve Awoken Her by Ann Dávila Cardinal

e-Audio, 07:20:57Narrated by: Alejandro Antonio RuizRelease Date: June 17, 2025Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: June 4-5, 2025Stand-alone (?)Source: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and the Netgalley app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death, Mention of DrowningFor Readers Interested In: Audio, Horror, Sparkly Cover, Netgalley, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Puerto Rican), YA…

Kill Creatures by Rory Power

e-Audio, 06:35:14Narrated by: Valerie Rose LohmanRelease Date: June 3, 2025Published by: Books on TapeRead from: May 20-25, 2025Stand-alone (?)Source: PRH Audio App (I received an e-ALC and e-ARC from the publisher, their audio app, and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Murder, Toxic Friendship, BloodFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Sparkly Covers, Most…

On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly & Kwame Mbalia

e-Audio, 06:48:09Narrated by: Jennifer Aquino & James FouheyRelease Date: April 25, 2025Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: May 23-24, 2025Stand-alone (?)Source: Libby (I also received a free ARC from the publisher. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic…

Let Them Stare by Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy

e-Audio, 10:05:23Narrated by: Jonathan Van Ness & Jeremy ArthurRelease Date: May 20, 2025Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: May 22-23, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Homophobia, Transphobia, Forced Institutionalization, Biphobia, BullyingFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ+, Audio, Sparkly Covers, LOL, Most Anticipated, Paranormal…

It’s You Every Time by Charlene Thomas

e-book, 308 pagesRelease Date: May 6, 2025Published by: Scholastic PressRead from: May 1-20, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a free e-ARC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death, Grief, Car Accident, Alcohol, Child Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts, Death of a ParentFor Readers Interested In: Romance, e-book, Sparkly Covers, Magical Realism,…

This Could Be Forever by Ebony LaDelle

e-Audio, 10:27:12Narrated by: Angel Pean & Vikas AdamRelease Date: May 20, 2025Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: May 14-19, 2025Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received a free e-ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Classism, ColonizationFor Readers Interested In: Auto-Buy Author, Contemporary Romance, DEAR, Favorites, Dual…

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