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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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📚 2026 Q1 TBR 📚 In November, I decided that month 📚 2026 Q1 TBR 📚

In November, I decided that monthly TBRs weren’t really working for me. Sometimes I didn’t get to what I wanted, so I would just roll books over to the next month, but then it felt redundant to post the same books again. To solve that, I’ve moved to quarterly TBRs. 

Some of these are books coming out Jan-March and others are just books I’ve wanted to get to. I’m sure I’ll read something that’s not on this list, but I love having a list of books I can pull from, even if I’m mood reading since these books are a mix of genres and age categories.

Adult Fiction
•It’s All in Your Head by Sabina Nordqvist
•Flooding the River by Kehinde Winful
•Fire Sword and Sea by Vanessa Riley
•Restore Me by J.L. Seegars
•The Blood Gift by N.E. Davenport
•Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
•The Gardins of Eden by Rosey Lee

Young Adult Fiction
•Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow
•The Underwood Tapes by Amanda DeWitt
•Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean
•Sundown Girls by L.S. Stratton
•Enola Homes and the Clanging Coffin by Nancy Springer
•Heart’s Gambit by J.D. Myall
•The Free Verse Society by Delali Adjoa

Middle Grade Fiction
•Choir Grrrl by Ashley Granillo
•Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away by Ciera Burch

Nonfiction
•Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell
•Write Through It by Kate McKean
•Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition by Shonda Rhimes
•My Body Is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny
•Trustworthy by Benjamin Shaw
•Spark Joy by Marie Kondo

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✨ 2026 Bookish Goals ✨ I don’t think I really mad ✨ 2026 Bookish Goals ✨

I don’t think I really made any 2025 book goals besides my 50 book yearly goal, which I did hit. This year I wanted to make goals that were feasible but would also stretch me out of my comfort zone.

Read 50 Books (I like setting this one low, so reading doesn’t ever become stressful)

Read intentionally — This year I want to make sure I’m prioritizing Black, chronically ill/disabled, asexual/aromantic, and indie books. 

Engage More — It’s really easy for me to come on Instagram and scroll for a few seconds and call it a day. I want to make sure I’m actually engaging with and supporting the people I follow, so I want to engage for at least ten minutes daily.

Join a Book Club — This is one that’s a stretch because I enjoy my introverted, never leaving the house ways. But this is the year of trying new things and being in community.

Attend More Local Book Events — I love supporting indie bookstores, but most of the time, I’m going to events in Decatur, which is a real drive. I want to attend more events at bookstores closer to me like @shopthebookworm and @abettertodaybookstore.

Book More Author Interviews — Getting to talk to authors about their writing is so fun, so I want to get back to creating more interviews for my blog, especially ones with my clients.

Those are all my bookish goals for the new year 🤞🏼 Are you making any goals this year or are you just going with the flow?

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Happy new year!! 🎉🎉 2025 was a year of so many ne Happy new year!! 🎉🎉

2025 was a year of so many new experiences and meeting new people. I’m so grateful for the book community, and I can’t wait to read more intentionally and attend more local events in 2026.

Even though I’ve fallen off with content creation on IG, this was the best year for my blog 🤩 I’m going to be bringing back author interviews in 2026 and finally start posting on my business page @bookishendsbiz

Thanks to all my lovely followers and friends for being on this journey with me 🫶🏼 And thank you to all the amazing authors whose books I’ve gotten to lose myself in this year ❤️

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One more book review before I close out 2025 🎉 Th One more book review before I close out 2025 🎉

The pirates and Charleston setting drew me to this book, but the vampires made me stay. Kulika and Quick were both headstrong protagonists interested in survival and saving a loved one. They went about trying to fulfill those objectives in different ways, but I loved how their paths crossed and a natural reliance on each other was built. Quick’s perspective allowed the reader to be introduced to aspects of the world for the first time along with her while Kulika’s perspective deepened the lore and history of the Silvers. 

The interactions between Kulika and Bartholomew were my favorite parts of the book. The power dynamics coupled with the history between the two characters made for a delicious (and toxic) combination. It made me question whether Kulika should give herself to him again, even though it went against every fiber of her being. The ending of the book was exciting and made me glad that the whole series is already out because I’m ready to continue following these characters. 

I did find myself a little confused at first because it felt like we were getting a lot of information at once, but it made sense once I realized this book is connected to the author’s other series. If you go in knowing this is interconnected, or if you’ve read the other books, it should be an easier adjustment. And I still thought this book worked without having previous knowledge of the Silver or the characters. Overall, this one is a fun time with the right amount of action and romance.

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

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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.*

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