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bookedbymadeline's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Another good collection from Gill!
I didn’t like it as much as her other poetry books I’ve read so far. I think I have 3 more books to read from her!
There was one section that felt random and out of place, which was about Greek myths. It just didn’t fit the other themes of the collection. I Did read this in one day, devouring her poetry as always.
Many poems were beautiful and resonated with me. Overall I’d still recommend this collection!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Grief and Self harm
chanteld's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This poetry collection was beautifully moving. The first section was the hardest to get through.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Grief, and Physical abuse
saoreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The poetry book travels through the author's personal journey and experiences in life, of which "the beginning" has to be my ultimate favorite. From innocence to betrayal and pain, then rising up like a phoenix—a metaphor to pick up your own pieces, you can be whole once again, and once more you can hope. This one especially made quite an impression on me; "To love yourself should be no quiet affair, but a loud uprising (A Reminder As We Reach The End). A short one, but pretty impactful. I also learned a beautiful phrase in Punjabi, rab-raakhaa.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual assault, and Gaslighting
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