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veecaswell's review
4.0
A collection of short stories and poetry, Disconnected is a book that features an incredible collection of poetic talent from the likes of Amanda Lovelace and Nikita Gill.
The stories are really something in this book, sometimes hard hitting, sometimes beautiful, in particular Cyrus Parker’s and Amanda Lovelace’s stories really strike me in this book.
In between these stories are poems that just space these stories out perfectly. Nikita Gill and R.H.Swaney’s contributions in particular are excellent and really add to the connections of these stories. The variety of contributors in this book is immense but they all work flawlessly together to create something truly great with this book, bringing emotion and flowing poetry to the fore.
A book that blooms as it goes, if you need a short story collection, get this one.
(I received an ARC for honest review).
The stories are really something in this book, sometimes hard hitting, sometimes beautiful, in particular Cyrus Parker’s and Amanda Lovelace’s stories really strike me in this book.
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(Spoiler: in fact, give me a whole freakin’ novel of Amanda Lovelace’s short story I’m here for polyamorous selkies).In between these stories are poems that just space these stories out perfectly. Nikita Gill and R.H.Swaney’s contributions in particular are excellent and really add to the connections of these stories. The variety of contributors in this book is immense but they all work flawlessly together to create something truly great with this book, bringing emotion and flowing poetry to the fore.
A book that blooms as it goes, if you need a short story collection, get this one.
(I received an ARC for honest review).
thepinkladylazarus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
amylittleford's review
3.0
The idea behind this book is one of connection for those who feel a disconnection. Poets from around the world come together and share their talents. They each gain inspiration from each other that form into short stories based on each others poetry. I thought this idea was genius and a brilliant way to combine poetry and prose writing together.
I did read volume 2 first which I enjoyed immensely. I expected the same from this book but only felt this for a few of the short stories. I'm not the biggest fan of high fantasy which a lot of the short stories were which instantly meant I would have to rate it lower. I felt that some of the writing needed work and maybe more information on how a short story should be written for the authors.
My favourite story was by Liam Ryan, titled, 'The Train' which was engaging and well written. If all the stories were to this standard it would have been a 5 star read. Other stories that I enjoyed were 'The Unholy Wild' by @tristamateer which had LGBT+ representation. Although it was fantasy it was well rooted in reality which I favour. Also, 'A Way To Leave' by @rhswaney which represented mental illness very well. The other story I enjoyed was 'Ultra' by @yenasharmapurmasir which was about a mother's superstitions that had influenced her daughters mind.
Overall, this book has a wide variety of topics and genres which as a whole I enjoyed. I really hope that there will be a volume 3 to be released in the future.
Amy x
I did read volume 2 first which I enjoyed immensely. I expected the same from this book but only felt this for a few of the short stories. I'm not the biggest fan of high fantasy which a lot of the short stories were which instantly meant I would have to rate it lower. I felt that some of the writing needed work and maybe more information on how a short story should be written for the authors.
My favourite story was by Liam Ryan, titled, 'The Train' which was engaging and well written. If all the stories were to this standard it would have been a 5 star read. Other stories that I enjoyed were 'The Unholy Wild' by @tristamateer which had LGBT+ representation. Although it was fantasy it was well rooted in reality which I favour. Also, 'A Way To Leave' by @rhswaney which represented mental illness very well. The other story I enjoyed was 'Ultra' by @yenasharmapurmasir which was about a mother's superstitions that had influenced her daughters mind.
Overall, this book has a wide variety of topics and genres which as a whole I enjoyed. I really hope that there will be a volume 3 to be released in the future.
Amy x
jjjjuliafreitas's review
5.0
This anthology is so emotional and deep. It is triggering in the meaning of the word that triggers feelings in you. Not necessarily bad feelings but these poets make you feel things that you may not think about often.
Also, the writing quality is INSANE. I specially loved Yena and R. H. 's stories but all of the stories were outstanding. The WORDS they used are so thought and the texts seem really worked through and omg I really liked it.
Also, Michelle Halket, the amazing editor, had a really great idea and I sincerely hope that she does more exercises like this because as a poet, I found it really really interesting and enjoyable.
Congrats to everyone who worked on this anthology, you did a great job!
Also, the writing quality is INSANE. I specially loved Yena and R. H. 's stories but all of the stories were outstanding. The WORDS they used are so thought and the texts seem really worked through and omg I really liked it.
Also, Michelle Halket, the amazing editor, had a really great idea and I sincerely hope that she does more exercises like this because as a poet, I found it really really interesting and enjoyable.
Congrats to everyone who worked on this anthology, you did a great job!
thegalaxypanda96's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this collection each poem and story was so unique and how each person interpreted each others poems into different stories but still remain true to the poem it was inspired by was incredible
chloemills's review
4.0
Wow, wow, wow this is an incredible connection. Going in I expected more poetry than short stories but in the end, I thought these were some of the best short stories I have ever read. There was a real sense of variety despite the connection they all share and the collection itself.
This is a collection that tackles so many different issues from grief to family. Real life issues to fantastic fantasy. I truly believe there is something in this collection for everyone and being able to get a sneak peek of this was brilliant, I haven't stopped recommending people pre-order this and make sure that they get their own copy. I truly, truly fell in love with this.
Some of my favourites were Nikita Gill's Parietal Eye, Cyrus Parker's Where The Sea Meets the Sky, Sara Bond's Terra Firma, Yena Sharma Purmasir's Ultra and Amanda Lovelace's Small Yellow Cottage on the Shore. Each of these are so different and yet were perfectly chosen to fit next to each other.
It might sound like a broken record but it is hard to convey just how beautiful these stories are. Unlike many other collections I have read, I could not put this down. Each story and author wrote such compelling tales I had to read the next one, and the next and the next. Some were incredibly creepy, inspired by Edgar Allen Poe, while others used Mythology and Mermaids. Each could individually capture something within me.
I gave this collection 5 stars. I literally picked it up because I recognised two incredibly brilliant poets and ended up finding even more, that I would like to read further. I really have to sing the praises because this completely knocked me for six and I didn't know much going in.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy for review.
This is a collection that tackles so many different issues from grief to family. Real life issues to fantastic fantasy. I truly believe there is something in this collection for everyone and being able to get a sneak peek of this was brilliant, I haven't stopped recommending people pre-order this and make sure that they get their own copy. I truly, truly fell in love with this.
Some of my favourites were Nikita Gill's Parietal Eye, Cyrus Parker's Where The Sea Meets the Sky, Sara Bond's Terra Firma, Yena Sharma Purmasir's Ultra and Amanda Lovelace's Small Yellow Cottage on the Shore. Each of these are so different and yet were perfectly chosen to fit next to each other.
It might sound like a broken record but it is hard to convey just how beautiful these stories are. Unlike many other collections I have read, I could not put this down. Each story and author wrote such compelling tales I had to read the next one, and the next and the next. Some were incredibly creepy, inspired by Edgar Allen Poe, while others used Mythology and Mermaids. Each could individually capture something within me.
I gave this collection 5 stars. I literally picked it up because I recognised two incredibly brilliant poets and ended up finding even more, that I would like to read further. I really have to sing the praises because this completely knocked me for six and I didn't know much going in.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for this copy for review.
battyaboutbooks's review
4.0
This collaboration of poetic voices is the interconnected ink staining we've been waiting for.
cygnetcommittee's review
4.0
Cute, easy to read and just overall a great bind up of short stories and lovely poems.
seitenreise's review
3.0
Hauptsächlich habe ich mir diese Anthologie zugelegt, weil Amanda Lovelace ihren Part dazu beigetragen hat. Ich liebe ihre Gedichte und der Ansatz der Sammlung klang auch wunderbar!
Leider konnten mich nur wenige Beiträge richtig begeistern. Die beiden Vorworte gehörten dazu und die Geschichten von Amanda Lovelace und Iain S. Thomas. Der Rest war ok, mal besser oder schlechter.
Ich habe dennoch in so gut wie jeder Geschichte und jedem Gedicht mindestens eine Phrase markieren können, die mir gut gefiel!
Leider konnten mich nur wenige Beiträge richtig begeistern. Die beiden Vorworte gehörten dazu und die Geschichten von Amanda Lovelace und Iain S. Thomas. Der Rest war ok, mal besser oder schlechter.
Ich habe dennoch in so gut wie jeder Geschichte und jedem Gedicht mindestens eine Phrase markieren können, die mir gut gefiel!