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erinkellyreads's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I received an ARC of this collection of poetry through BookSirens, and here is my honest review. Thank you to BookSirens for the opportunity!
This is a GORGEOUS collection of love poems by Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev - a collection spanning young love, obsession, travel, breakups, and finally the passing of time and the scars it leaves on us all. There are so many witty turns of phrases that hit you right in the stomach as you read them, sometimes even uttering an audible "Oh!". There are motifs of nature, mythology, and religion all entwined in the poems in an attempt to describe the feelings that love and lust echo in us. There are multiple poems that I want to share with my partner and fellow writer friends. I definitely think this collection is a must read for all of the poets and lovers out there.
This is a GORGEOUS collection of love poems by Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev - a collection spanning young love, obsession, travel, breakups, and finally the passing of time and the scars it leaves on us all. There are so many witty turns of phrases that hit you right in the stomach as you read them, sometimes even uttering an audible "Oh!". There are motifs of nature, mythology, and religion all entwined in the poems in an attempt to describe the feelings that love and lust echo in us. There are multiple poems that I want to share with my partner and fellow writer friends. I definitely think this collection is a must read for all of the poets and lovers out there.
kjkbooks's review
3.0
Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Most of these poems were beautiful, showing the reality of having a crush, young love, infatuation and heartbreak. However, I did have a major problem with one poem as the lines about changing postcodes to stay near someone and call the cops I’ll love you till they arrive while calling the woman cruel romanticises stalking and harassment which is already a crime often not taken seriously enough nevermind trying to portray it as loving and acceptable.
Favourite Quote:
"It's a cruel thing. Time is.
It takes what it cannot give back"
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Most of these poems were beautiful, showing the reality of having a crush, young love, infatuation and heartbreak. However, I did have a major problem with one poem as the lines about changing postcodes to stay near someone and call the cops I’ll love you till they arrive while calling the woman cruel romanticises stalking and harassment which is already a crime often not taken seriously enough nevermind trying to portray it as loving and acceptable.
Favourite Quote:
"It's a cruel thing. Time is.
It takes what it cannot give back"
seherina's review
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book.
This man be thirsty and can be kinda cringe but I’m also kinda vibing half the time, but a bit meh half the time. It's a style for sure and I commend the writer for having one.
This man be thirsty and can be kinda cringe but I’m also kinda vibing half the time, but a bit meh half the time. It's a style for sure and I commend the writer for having one.
mhmrose's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.75
This was such a beautiful book. Love and poetry are a couple as old as time, but Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev's collections of poems stand out as a collage of love's progression over a decade. Portraying love is difficult to show in one story, but Mikheyev's choice to show
I'll admit, that the shape of some of the poems through me and felt a bit disorientating, but perhaps that's why A Fire in the Sunset stands out because love is messy, chaotic and beautiful. If you love poetry and want to see the growth of love on paper, then this collection is for you.
Thank you, NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I'll admit, that the shape of some of the poems through me and felt a bit disorientating, but perhaps that's why A Fire in the Sunset stands out because love is messy, chaotic and beautiful. If you love poetry and want to see the growth of love on paper, then this collection is for you.
Thank you, NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
annebey's review
4.5
I can't wait to read more books from this author!
If you're a fan of Rupi Kaur or Courtney Peppernel, I highly recommend giving this collection a chance.
If you're a fan of Rupi Kaur or Courtney Peppernel, I highly recommend giving this collection a chance.
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