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I’m back with another author interview! Aycee Lucy I’m back with another author interview! Aycee Lucy is a new author, and one of my clients, who I somehow convinced to be my friend. I asked her about her latest book Half of a Second Child, worldbuilding, romance, and more. Swipe to read a portion of our interview and check out my blog to find the entire interview!

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Did y’all know that you can use the code BHM26 on Did y’all know that you can use the code BHM26 on Bookshop.org to get 20% off select books by Black authors until the end of Black History Month (2/28)? The link is in my bio to shop the deal. Let’s support Black authors and indie bookstores this month 🥳💃🏽

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✨Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow — ✨Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow — Pub Date: 02/03/26✨

“If I could love anyone, if I could let love ruin me for one single person, I’d want it to be her someday.”

Until the Clock Strikes Midnight was my first book by Alechia Dow, and when I say I loved it, I mean I loved it loved it. The whimsy of it all immediately captured me, along with Darling’s voice. And while the book was a lot of fun, it was also so real. Darling’s bipolar disorder was represented with such clarity. It was never the sum of who she was, but at the same time, it affected her emotions and outlook over the course of the book and was important in understanding her. 

The romance between Darling and Calamity was sweet, and the yearning was immaculate. Calamity, Mr. Pragmatism himself, was down bad, and I just loved the way Darling shifted his entire outlook on life. The conversations they had around wants vs needs and happiness vs stability were so interesting and got to the core of what makes humans human. 

Overall, I think this was such a great story that really touches on following the desires of your heart and also shows that mental illness doesn’t dictate who we are. We can still live full, happy lives where we’re cherished for all the reasons we might think we’re too much. Time to bust out my copy of The Sound of Stars now.

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

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🌑 The Star of Moon Village by Jennifer Ann Richter 🌑 The Star of Moon Village by Jennifer Ann Richter — Pub Date: 01/27/26 🌑

The Star of the Moon Village was so fun. What I loved most was how much detail the author put into the descriptions. Every scene I could visualize, and it really felt like I was on a trip to the moon. The book’s set in the future, and I enjoyed the mentions of how earth and humans had changed, although I’ll never be prepared for robots. There were also plenty of humorous moments, like a Priscilla and Aquila joke and timeshare presentations on the moon. 

Priscilla’s pettiness was relatable, because who amongst us hasn’t been unimpressed by someone everyone is impressed by. Or had a history with someone that no one knows about but it shades your entire view of the person. I loved Priscilla’s journey on that front. This would be a great read for kids to see a science-loving Black girl on the moon coming to realizations about friendship and understanding others. 

Also, peep my second ever matcha. Blueberry Dream (blueberry & vanilla) was actually pretty good 😌 Would drink again.

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

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🌥️Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton — Pub Date: 01/27 🌥️Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton — Pub Date: 01/27/26🌥️

Sundown Girls was such a good book! I was immediately intrigued by Naomi being a former missing girl and having to adjust to living with the family she was taken from. The distance and misunderstanding between her and her family allowed for some great moments of tension that heightened the mystery plotline. This book was also pretty eerie with ghosts and the overall feel of Sparksburg, the former sundown town where Naomi’s family is vacationing. 

The short chapters are great for low attention spans or reluctant readers and made me feel like I was flying through the book. The mystery keeps you guessing, and I love that I was completely wrong in my assumptions because it made for some shocking reveals. 

And I won’t even lie, I cried during the last few chapters of the book. Tears of both sadness and relief. Although it’s fiction, it depicts some of the real horrors that our ancestors went through at the hands of white people. Sometimes racism is the scariest thing of them all. 

I would definitely recommend this one if you love thrillers, missing girl stories, a little romance, and Black history. It has a little something for everyone with a main character that will make you shake your head because of her spontaneity while still rooting for her to uncover the truth. 

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

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Author interviews are back on BookishEnds! I was s Author interviews are back on BookishEnds! I was so excited to ask A.P. Mobley, an author I adore, about her latest release, The Skeleton Faerie, and all about her process, especially when it comes to worldbuilding and mythology. Swipe to read a portion of our interview and check out my blog to find the entire interview and the first chapter of The Skeleton Faerie!

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❤️Restore Me by J.L. Seegars — Pub Date: 01/06/26❤ ❤️Restore Me by J.L. Seegars — Pub Date: 01/06/26❤️

“Grab this second chance at love by the balls and don’t let go until it stops feeling like a gift straight from God himself.”

Restore Me had me hooked! And when I say hooked, I mean a fish on a rod. As someone scared of big books, I’ll be the first one to tell you that you don’t need to fear this one. I breezed through it in a way I didn’t even know was possible. I don’t know if it was the complex characters or the fiery romance or the pacing, but this book grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. 

The story had me giggling, blushing, and rubbing my feet together. It was both intense and tender, and I couldn’t get enough of Sloane and Dominic’s dynamic. Sloane’s grief and fear of moving on was depicted so well, and I really enjoyed seeing how she made room for her happiness without guilt. Her mom was a real witch, and it’s a testament that Sloane was even as well-adjusted as she was with that kind of upbringing. The familial pain both she and Dominic experienced really helped deepen their understanding of each other.

And Dominic, Dominic, Dominic. Where to start with that man? His aggressive, protective side had me truly melting. I love a possessive, fictional man. And not possessive in the sense that they only want control and power but possessive because they can’t fathom a world without the love of their life and would do anything to be with and please her. There was something a little forbidden between them, a little taboo, and I ate it up.

Overall, J.L. Seegars has a fan in me, and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series because the emotions, chemistry, and conflict is truly out of this world. If you love Black romance and haven’t picked up Restore Me, I’d definitely give it a chance. Clinton Kane in the playlist was also a major green flag for me.

*Thank you to the publisher and Colored Pages Book Tours for the finished copy. All opinions are my own.*
 
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🏴‍☠️ Fire Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley — Pub Dat 🏴‍☠️ Fire Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley — Pub Date: 01/13/26 ⚓️

“In my heart, I know it has to be possible to dream and be righteous.”

Fire Sword and Sea was my first Vanessa Riley book, but it surely won’t be my last. I devoured this story and loved everything about it. I’m slightly biased because it doesn’t take much to get me excited when pirates are involved. I also love a good author’s note, so I enjoyed seeing the kind of research Riley did into Jacquotte’s life and where she took creative liberties to craft a complete and compelling story. The way disability, sexuality, and gender were depicted felt so refreshing.

Jacquotte was a fascinating character to follow because of how she fought to stay true to her convictions and desires, even when it was costly or seemed selfish. She wanted a life solely of her making, and she wasn’t afraid to do what she had to do to claim it for herself and for those who would come behind her or beside her. The women in this book were all interesting in their own ways, but I loved Lizzôa and Bahati the best. 

This book had love and heartbreak. Wins and losses. Sacrifice and betrayal. Twists and turns. Plenty of action and entertainment along with lulls of reflection and introspection. There was also so much loss. I’m surprised I only teared up once, which was relatively early in the story. I don’t know if I would have been able to go on like Jacquotte did. 

Overall, this is one that I can’t recommend enough if you enjoy historical fiction, care about justice and equality, and want to see women taking life by the reins. In a world that’s constantly asking us to defend what we believe in, this book will inspire you to hold true to your morals and not give up. Timely, one could say.

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

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