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hazel_oat's review against another edition
3.0
a quick read. i thought this was nice, but i don't really have any deeper feelings on it? there wasn't anything overly "special" or "meaningful" about the writing. maybe i would have liked it more if i was still 15. having the author's birth chart at the end was a neat touch though!
the poems would honestly have been better if the spacing wasn't so spread apart. part of the joy of poetry, imo, is rereading a paragraph numerous times and finding new meaning in the words, but the spacing kills that by making you focus on each individual word; it becomes harder to focus on the meaning of the whole.
thank you to button poetry for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!
the poems would honestly have been better if the spacing wasn't so spread apart. part of the joy of poetry, imo, is rereading a paragraph numerous times and finding new meaning in the words, but the spacing kills that by making you focus on each individual word; it becomes harder to focus on the meaning of the whole.
thank you to button poetry for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!
alexa_frost's review
4.0
This collection of poems so perfectly encapsulated some of the mental struggles growing up/ as a teenager in the 2000's - 2010s.
themichellegray's review
3.0
2.5 stars - A very straightforward & raw collection of poetry that comes with a long list of trigger warnings.
This was extremely difficult to read at times due to the subject matter but also validating and eventually empowering. Due to the content of these poems, it wasn't something I could linger on for too long or contemplate due to the negative impact it had on my own mental health.
Outside of the content, the poetry itself read as very surface level and wasn't exactly poetic. Learning about the author at the end revealed she is "one of the most recognizable spoken word poets today" which makes me think the poetry written out does not have the same impact as when its performed.
I appreciate the author being so open about her life experiences which can help others in their recovery journey to heal, but this collection of work sadly didn't touch me in that way.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!
This was extremely difficult to read at times due to the subject matter but also validating and eventually empowering. Due to the content of these poems, it wasn't something I could linger on for too long or contemplate due to the negative impact it had on my own mental health.
Outside of the content, the poetry itself read as very surface level and wasn't exactly poetic. Learning about the author at the end revealed she is "one of the most recognizable spoken word poets today" which makes me think the poetry written out does not have the same impact as when its performed.
I appreciate the author being so open about her life experiences which can help others in their recovery journey to heal, but this collection of work sadly didn't touch me in that way.
Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!
culebraarcoiris's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Eating disorder
Moderate: Homophobia
georgilvsbooks's review
4.0
I enjoyed this collection of poetry. A few in particular I adored such as Endling, The Nights I Felt Iridescent, What If I Cared For My Body and Guilt Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
I would like to read more work from this author.
A perfect book for any readers who are after a quick, easy and light read, and enjoy poetry.
I would like to read more work from this author.
A perfect book for any readers who are after a quick, easy and light read, and enjoy poetry.