diff --git a/pubspec.yaml b/pubspec.yaml
index 746bcbb2..de58affb 100644
--- a/pubspec.yaml
+++ b/pubspec.yaml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: wonders
 description: Explore the famous wonders of the world.
 publish_to: "none"
-version: 1.9.6
+version: 1.9.7
 
 environment:
   sdk: ">=2.16.0 <3.0.0"
diff --git a/release_notes.txt b/release_notes.txt
index a1157ec2..9d12c231 100644
--- a/release_notes.txt
+++ b/release_notes.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+# 1.9.7
+- Updated impeller version 
+- Improved load state for search tiles
+
 # 1.9.6
 - Improved a11y for Home Screen and Artifact Carousel
 - Polished collection icons