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I love A.P. Mobley’s books because she always does I love A.P. Mobley’s books because she always does a great job of bringing mythology to life with exciting plots and endearing characters. The Skeleton Faerie might be her most unique and twisted book so far with its blend of folklore and post-apocalyptic vibes. 

It’s dark. It’s gory. It’s downright scary at times and definitely gave me a nightmare one night. But at the same time, there’s a tender, budding romance between the main characters Gus and Saoirse that’s a light amongst all the dark.

What I really loved about the book, beyond the worldbuilding and how smoothly the faerie folklore was integrated into the plot, were the twists and turns. My jaw was permanently stuck open, and I raced toward the ending to see how everything unraveled. 

I’m eagerly awaiting the next book and would recommend this one if you’re looking for a fantasy that grabs you by the throat (and heart) and doesn’t let go.

*Thank you to the author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.*

#BookishEnds #TheSkeletonFaerie #IndieBooks #2025BookReleases
In November I was invited to the It’s Lit! Literar In November I was invited to the It’s Lit! Literary Awards Luncheon by Black Girls Who Write in partnership with Spotify for Authors. It was hosted at the beautiful restaurant Serena Pastificio in Atlanta, which I’d never been to before. 

First thing I did was beeline to get my photo taken because the setup was so cute, and the photographer was great. I loved the photos (although ya girl needed a retwist badly). There were bookish decorations set up all around the space, and I definitely had to add a few of the books to my TBR. I don’t drink, so I got a fancy mocktail with blackberry pink peppercorn syrup, ginger beer, and lime. Talk about spicy, but it was actually good. 

The award portion of the event was so nice getting to celebrate all the authors and creators and creatives. I had no idea my friend @kesifelton was going to be there, so it was nice having to someone to sit with cause I’m too shy for my own good. It was also very cool getting to talk to the authors sitting at my table, like Lauren Lacey and Meka James. 

All in all, I had a great time. Mika and Black Girls Who Write threw a great event, and I was so glad to be invited! 

#BookishEnds #BookEvents #BlackGirlsWhoWrite
🐝 Book Mail!!!🐝 I’ve been MIA because I’ve been i 🐝 Book Mail!!!🐝

I’ve been MIA because I’ve been in the throes of a flare-up, so the fatigue is so real. But I got some amazing book mail from The Hive as a welcome to the program🍯

So excited to be a #HiveInfluencer, and now the real struggle is deciding which of these to start first.

Lucky Seed: Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians in this chaotic, darkly funny romp about the lengths a wealthy family will take to ensure the birth of a male heir from the gay black sheep of their clan.

Dinner at the Night Library: A whimsical, charming novel about a mysterious library in Tokyo that opens after dark, following the employees who bond each night over special meals inspired by the books on the shelves.

Thank you to The Hive for these lovely books 🫶🏼

#BookishEnds #Bookstagram #BookMail
🦃 November TBR 🦃 My November TBR is coming later 🦃 November TBR 🦃

My November TBR is coming later than usual, but I’m keeping it even simpler than last month’s. I really need to focus more on writing for the month, but hopefully I can nail these few books. 

•The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson
•We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White
•The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh
•The Marriage Narrative by Claire Kann
•I, Medusa by Ayana Gray

*Thank you to the publishers for the gifted copies and eARCs.*

#BookishEnds #TBR
Book Mail 📫 A new month means new books. Thanks s Book Mail 📫

A new month means new books. Thanks so much to the tagged publishers 🫶🏼 If you’ve read any of these, let me know where I should start!

•The Free Verse Society by Delali Adjoa from @peachtreeteen (YA Romance). Won this one in a giveaway by the author 🤩
•The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson from @epicreads (YA Thriller)
•Heartsick by Kristina Forest from @penguinteen (YA Romance)
•The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer from @fiercereads (YA Fantasy)
•The Demon and the Light by Axie Oh from @fiercereads (YA Fantasy)
•Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng from @fiercereads (YA Thriller)
•If All the Stars Go Dark by S. G. Prince from @fiercereads (YA Scifi)
•Year of Yes (10th Year Anniversary Edition) by Shonda Rhimes (Nonfiction). I bought this one from her Atlanta event with Debbie Allen that was so good!
•We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White from @astrahousebooks (Historical Fiction/Magical Realism)

#BookishEnds #BookMail #BookishReel
I’ve been watching almost nothing but Tyler Perry I’ve been watching almost nothing but Tyler Perry movies and shows for the past month, so getting invited to a screening of Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy felt like fate. 

I had an incredible time, and it was so nice to actually get to hear Tyler Perry and Shannon Thornton talk about the film and how it came to be. The movie itself is truly joy-filled, and the romance definitely had me giggling and kicking my feet. There was so much emotional depth to the plot too. I’m definitely going to be rewatching soon.

If you want to experience the fun and festive vibes for yourself, check out Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy, now on Prime Video!

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Confessions From the Group Chat was my first book Confessions From the Group Chat was my first book by Jodi Meadows, but I definitely plan to check out more of her books. Reading this book was like watching a train wreck about to happen and being powerless to stop it. Realizing someone you thought was your friend actually wasn’t is a canon event for girls I fear, but social media definitely made everything much more volatile in this story. 

I truly felt for the main character Virginia because who amongst us hasn’t said something we probably shouldn’t in the group chat. I could not imagine how I would have dealt with the sanctity of the group chat being destroyed though, so it was very interesting watching Virginia navigate that and seeing the support and lack of support she got. 

Although the book is full of some captivating drama, it’s also full of hope, forgiveness, and fuzzy feelings that left me hopeful. Even if middle grade isn’t your go-to age category, if you love mess, you’re going to want to check this one out. 

*Thank you to the publisher for the finished copy. All opinions are my own.*

#BookishEnds #MiddleGradeBooks #ConfessionsFromTheGroupChat
🎭Setting the Stage —10/21/25🎭 Setting the Stage w 🎭Setting the Stage —10/21/25🎭

Setting the Stage was nostalgia central. I went to a small private school in middle school, so we didn’t have a theater program, but this book was my high school theater experience to a T from the canoodling to the pranks to the unappreciation of crew by the cast to the hierarchy to the stress of tech week. My best friend was stage manager, and Ella’s experience was similar to her own in some ways. 

I really enjoyed getting to see different perspectives of the crew members, and while this book will be great for theater lovers, I also think kids who have no experience with theater but are curious will find it eye-opening, and it might even tempt them to get involved themselves. One of us! One of us! 

Another highlight of the book was that the kids all had real things happening in their lives that affected how they showed up for the actual show. Having to take care of siblings. Dealing with the pull between a foster and birth family. Adjusting to a new town. Crushes gone wrong and right. 

I’m waiting eagerly for book two because I need to know what happens with the show.

*Thank you to Holiday House Peachtree for the finished copy. All opinions are my own.*

#BookishEnds #SettingTheStage #MiddleGradeBooks

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