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kennedyolson20's review
3.0
I received a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This poetry collection had so much depth that I’m usually missing from most of the modern poetry I’ve read in the past. The complex family dynamics are a constant theme throughout and I felt so much emotion throughout.
The poems are connected to each other in so many different ways, and dark emotions carried through every single one. Powerful collection, definitely recommend.
edithcazares02's review
3.0
I absolutely love how this book explores family dynamics, and how much hurt they can bring to our lives. They shape who we become, how we love, trust and how we view ourselves.
I think that this collection was powerful, and well done. I love what the author brought into this. It’s not always easy to navigate pain and the feel of estrangement from ones parent.
I myself could relate to most of the poems, and they truly hit a piece of my heart. It tends to get you thinking, making you realize and become conscious of your feelings towards these things. Overall I really enjoyed this.
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review and read this beautiful masterpiece. & a big thank you to the publisher as well. All opinions and review are all mine and have no relation to Netgalley or the publisher.
I think that this collection was powerful, and well done. I love what the author brought into this. It’s not always easy to navigate pain and the feel of estrangement from ones parent.
I myself could relate to most of the poems, and they truly hit a piece of my heart. It tends to get you thinking, making you realize and become conscious of your feelings towards these things. Overall I really enjoyed this.
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to review and read this beautiful masterpiece. & a big thank you to the publisher as well. All opinions and review are all mine and have no relation to Netgalley or the publisher.
caitlinsgarden's review
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was drawn to this poetry collection because of the cover and thought it might be a really nice read. The writing in it was beautiful in some parts, and there were a lot of really impactful moments. It speaks mainly about family, forgiveness, dealing with grief, and other difficult things. I thought it was very well done, but I, unfortunately, didn't connect to the themes or the writing at all.
It was written in a style that is very descriptive and long, written almost as if the author is telling a story instead of writing poetry. There is nothing wrong with that style of writing, but it's not what I personally like in poetry. I don't like when poetry is written in normal sentences, or in huge bulks of text.
However, if you like themes of family and a longer more descriptive style of writing, then this might be a great read for you! The collection is very short as well so it's quite a quick read.
I was drawn to this poetry collection because of the cover and thought it might be a really nice read. The writing in it was beautiful in some parts, and there were a lot of really impactful moments. It speaks mainly about family, forgiveness, dealing with grief, and other difficult things. I thought it was very well done, but I, unfortunately, didn't connect to the themes or the writing at all.
It was written in a style that is very descriptive and long, written almost as if the author is telling a story instead of writing poetry. There is nothing wrong with that style of writing, but it's not what I personally like in poetry. I don't like when poetry is written in normal sentences, or in huge bulks of text.
However, if you like themes of family and a longer more descriptive style of writing, then this might be a great read for you! The collection is very short as well so it's quite a quick read.
readwithethel's review
2.0
Interesting mix of dark poems exploring the dynamics of family
After reading the poesy collection Dear girl by Aija Mayrock, I thought I would try more poetry books and downloaded Crown Noble on Netgalley.
The resume was promising as it talks about family and forgiveness and the cover is really nice looking in my opinion. However, I was disappointed by the content. First, it may be because I’m just a beginner in poetry but I didn’t really how to read it, when to take a longer break or how-to rhythm the sentences. Moreover, some poems are just a thick paragraph and even though I quite liked In the clouds, I didn’t like Stay with me that I thought was too long. I also think I’m lacking experience to understand the poems as my parents are not divorced and I never experienced any problems within my family. It explores the dynamics of family and experiences of hurt and can therefore be quite dark. It is an interesting mix and even though I didn’t enjoy them all, some poems really got to me.
After reading the poesy collection Dear girl by Aija Mayrock, I thought I would try more poetry books and downloaded Crown Noble on Netgalley.
The resume was promising as it talks about family and forgiveness and the cover is really nice looking in my opinion. However, I was disappointed by the content. First, it may be because I’m just a beginner in poetry but I didn’t really how to read it, when to take a longer break or how-to rhythm the sentences. Moreover, some poems are just a thick paragraph and even though I quite liked In the clouds, I didn’t like Stay with me that I thought was too long. I also think I’m lacking experience to understand the poems as my parents are not divorced and I never experienced any problems within my family. It explores the dynamics of family and experiences of hurt and can therefore be quite dark. It is an interesting mix and even though I didn’t enjoy them all, some poems really got to me.
yveshwinter's review
5.0
This powerful, moving collection of poetry was truly stunning. It's the kind of poetry I want to scribble all over, scrawl notes in the margins of, tear out and stick up on my walls. I can't wait to buy a paper copy and do just that.
(I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.)
(I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.)
ijustkindalikebooks's review
4.0
Crown Noble, is the debut by Bianca Phipps, navigating the crossroads of familial ties and forgiveness. Phipps in her collection ruminates on the ways we are shaped as humans.
What I respect so much about this collection is the raw honesty of the words displayed in these poems. Lines throughout jump out and capture you as you delve deeper into these poems. Poems such as ‘Stay With Me’ in the collection run like the author is emptying her thoughts on to paper, and these thoughts spill out some wonderful lines such as ‘I spilt sorry like an accident’ - such a simple line but just leaps out in the text.
Throughout this book there are long form poems, and these are I feel where the collection really excels. ‘Stay With Me’, ‘When The Boy Says He Loves My Body’ and ‘Almosts’ are perfect examples of this as the writer indulges us in poetry that has incredible impact. I won’t lie after reading ‘Almosts’ I was in tears, capturing the grief and loss of losing someone in a way that is done so heartbreakingly.
Smaller gems include, ‘Stick’, Pro-Choice’ and ‘Another Note About My Father’ which are short but hit you in a way that just stays with you, that honesty seeping into the pages once again and striking you anew. Phipps here debuts a collection that leaves you feeling everything she feels and it’s not easy but it is incredibly crafted.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).
What I respect so much about this collection is the raw honesty of the words displayed in these poems. Lines throughout jump out and capture you as you delve deeper into these poems. Poems such as ‘Stay With Me’ in the collection run like the author is emptying her thoughts on to paper, and these thoughts spill out some wonderful lines such as ‘I spilt sorry like an accident’ - such a simple line but just leaps out in the text.
Throughout this book there are long form poems, and these are I feel where the collection really excels. ‘Stay With Me’, ‘When The Boy Says He Loves My Body’ and ‘Almosts’ are perfect examples of this as the writer indulges us in poetry that has incredible impact. I won’t lie after reading ‘Almosts’ I was in tears, capturing the grief and loss of losing someone in a way that is done so heartbreakingly.
Smaller gems include, ‘Stick’, Pro-Choice’ and ‘Another Note About My Father’ which are short but hit you in a way that just stays with you, that honesty seeping into the pages once again and striking you anew. Phipps here debuts a collection that leaves you feeling everything she feels and it’s not easy but it is incredibly crafted.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).