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coffeeandwashitape's review
4.0
Submerge was really a beautiful collection of poetry. I was nervous because I knew going in there would be a theme of water, and I was worried a theme would be awkward but I was wrong. K.Y. Robinson spins themes and metaphors like a master.
Some of these poems made me laugh, tear up, and even have to put the book down once or twice. These are heavy poems, these are deep, vulnerable and so honest. From topics ranging from love, heartache, family, mental health, racial issues, sexual assault and suicide, it can be very triggering for some, so I am thankful for the trigger warnings at the very start of the book, it is a responsible and respectable thing to include.
This book kept me in a certain kind of atmosphere and lead me wherever it wanted to take me. It's enchanting and beautifully written. I can't wait to read more of K.Y. Robinson's work.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sharing this copy with me!
Some of these poems made me laugh, tear up, and even have to put the book down once or twice. These are heavy poems, these are deep, vulnerable and so honest. From topics ranging from love, heartache, family, mental health, racial issues, sexual assault and suicide, it can be very triggering for some, so I am thankful for the trigger warnings at the very start of the book, it is a responsible and respectable thing to include.
This book kept me in a certain kind of atmosphere and lead me wherever it wanted to take me. It's enchanting and beautifully written. I can't wait to read more of K.Y. Robinson's work.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for sharing this copy with me!
alexiconeternal's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
The representation of women, people of color, and those who have mental illness is vital to modern writing. Hearing the stories and experiences of those who have been historically silenced is deeply important. As such, I believe this collection of poems was lovely, a beautiful and powerful voice revealing soulful truths. The metaphors were fantastic. The theme was powerful. While some poems did come across as derivative, faux-insightful scribbles likely needed to make a page count, there were several that felt innately authentic. The last section dealing with the author's healing was incredibly honest, taking responsibility and also sounding like there had been a lot of growth. Reading this felt like I was on a journey with this writer. I was humbled to see a snapshot of a life so different than my own, yet one I felt deeply connected to hearing. I look forward to reading more of the author's work.
yourlocalthembo's review
3.0
Content warnings: trauma, sexual trauma, low self-esteem, racism, reference to guns, violence
This was a highly anticipated read for me, but it wasn't as enjoyable as I thought it was going to be. As always, Robinson weaves metaphors beautifully, especially the motif of water. It is not easy to create an entire collection based around a metaphor, and at times, Robinson did it amazingly well, but I think this is where my rating comes from, the fact that there was a lot of repeating metaphors and motifs. After a while, it just didn't impact me as much.
I also only connected with some of the poems and some lines in the collection, but I think this is because of the personal quality of the poems. I can see Robinson's growth from their debut, The Chaos of Longing, which I adored. I look forward to reading more of their work in the near future.
This was a highly anticipated read for me, but it wasn't as enjoyable as I thought it was going to be. As always, Robinson weaves metaphors beautifully, especially the motif of water. It is not easy to create an entire collection based around a metaphor, and at times, Robinson did it amazingly well, but I think this is where my rating comes from, the fact that there was a lot of repeating metaphors and motifs. After a while, it just didn't impact me as much.
I also only connected with some of the poems and some lines in the collection, but I think this is because of the personal quality of the poems. I can see Robinson's growth from their debut, The Chaos of Longing, which I adored. I look forward to reading more of their work in the near future.
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