Reviews

Cavity by Caitlin Conlon

l0ners's review

5.0

I cannot begin to describe what an honour it is to read something your friend has written. Caitlin is such a talented poet and I'm so happy to call her my friend. What can I say about Cavity? It's beautiful, but it's heavy stuff (and I mean this in a good way). Cavity is meant to be read when you're all alone, you need to let each word sink in. It took me on a rollercoaster ride of heartbreak. My emotions have yet to recover. Though I am fortunate not to have suffered what Caitlin has been through, I could relate to it and that's what made it such a beautiful read. There are lines in Cavity that I'll never forget. Thank you Caitlin

angelea's review

4.0

Caitlin managed to break my heart in less than 50 words:

"I​ ​wish​ ​I​ ​could​ ​end​ ​this​ ​cacophony​ ​of​ ​noise by​ ​saying​ ​that​ ​I’m​ ​over​ ​you, that​ ​your​ ​name​ ​no​ ​longer​ ​pains​ ​me​ ​to​ ​write, but​ ​I​ ​can’t. I’ve​ ​been​ ​honest​ ​in​ ​every​ ​poem​ ​before​ ​this, I​ ​don’t​ ​see​ ​any​ ​reason​ ​to​ ​lie​ ​at​ ​the​ ​very​ ​end."

candority's review

5.0

Caitlin’s debut chapbook is a small beauty. It is raw and incredibly honest, and while it is very specific to her and her relationship, it still manages to be accessible and relatable. There were so many lines that took my breath away - Caitlin definitely has a way with words. As much as I wish she didn’t have to experience the pain and the heartbreak, I love that it wasn’t resolved by the end of the chapbook. I can’t wait to read Caitlin’s work in the future.

undersleptaurora's review

5.0

I completely loved this chapbook (as to be expected) Cait completely captured how it feels when things suddenly end and you’re left with nothing and you’re not sure where to go from there.

skudiklier's review

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Caitlin Conlon writes so beautifully! I've always loved her work on Instagram (@cgcpoems) but had never gotten around to reading this; I think if I'm being honest this is partially because I have never gone through a breakup, and I didn't know if I could relate to a whole chapbook of breakup poems. If that's at all similar to how you're feeling, rest assured that this book is *amazing* and will rip your heart out no matter who you are. I related to it so much, and her poems aren't the typical breakup poems you've read a million versions of. Part of me is like "why on earth didn't you read this before," but another part of me is like "thank god I hadn't read this so that I could experience it all as brand-new tonight." 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Death, Sexism, and Eating disorder

boggsbg's review

5.0

This chapbook is incredible. I read it in one sitting, and I know I’ll be going back day after day to reread my favorite poems, and appreciate the lines that stood out to me. I loved reading this, and I can’t wait to see what the author continues to publish - she’s amazingly talented.

lexorcist's review

4.0

The honesty and clarity with which Caitlin Conlon expresses such raw emotion will never fail to impress. She has such a poignant voice and so eloquently expresses feelings that can be so incredibly difficult to put into words. Reading this collection felt like getting a peek inside her heart. This book is so intimate, and I feel honored to be able to have read it. Can't wait to see more from Caitlin! She's one of the most talented poets I've come across this year, and I know we'll see more great things from her in the future.