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manderzreadz's review
4.0
Such a beautiful and moving collection of poetry from one of my favorite artists. We can also learn to create art from our chaos.
maimona's review
5.0
She laid her feelings in those poems!
It is not an easy read, the feelings that are portrayed contain abuse r**e death and loss.
I am taken back again by how much it is hard for some young people, some were mistreated r**ed by adults and sadly they are people that are close to them, people they trusted- neighbors\friends\teachers\ even family members!!
The book is written Beautifully Sad.
Pouring her heart to let us feel what she felt and dealt with, even if we didn't have the same experience or know how it feels to deal with this.
I am 25 and still can't understand what could possibly make someone feel that he has the right to abuse another or to think he is superior to women and kids or anyone else!
Hope any victim gets a brighter future a better day and away from these demons.
Recommended!
It is not an easy read, the feelings that are portrayed contain abuse r**e death and loss.
I am taken back again by how much it is hard for some young people, some were mistreated r**ed by adults and sadly they are people that are close to them, people they trusted- neighbors\friends\teachers\ even family members!!
The book is written Beautifully Sad.
Pouring her heart to let us feel what she felt and dealt with, even if we didn't have the same experience or know how it feels to deal with this.
I am 25 and still can't understand what could possibly make someone feel that he has the right to abuse another or to think he is superior to women and kids or anyone else!
Hope any victim gets a brighter future a better day and away from these demons.
Recommended!
simonenoelle1126's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.5
jordanlynlea's review
4.0
Poetry is not really my thing but I love Halsey so I had to give this one a try and I’m really glad I did. This is such a collection of raw emotion that took me right along with it.
shadow_cat94's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
2.5
Halsey's first poetry book is written in free-verse touching on a variety of topics and a style similar to her music rather than more classic/lyrical poetry. I liked some of these poems more than others, but most of thems I personally felt like they could have used more work before publication or were starting ideas rather than whole poems (one was even a portion of a song of hers).
It travels from her childhood through adulthood touching between romanti relationships, family dynamics, traumatic experiences, drug abuse from friends and partners, and the impacts of fame to sum up some of the overarching subjects. Please check the triggers before deciding to read this book if you struggle with any heavy topics.
It travels from her childhood through adulthood touching between romanti relationships, family dynamics, traumatic experiences, drug abuse from friends and partners, and the impacts of fame to sum up some of the overarching subjects. Please check the triggers before deciding to read this book if you struggle with any heavy topics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abortion, Drug use, Sexual assault, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Suicide attempt
noragrace89's review
4.0
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️
I started reading it with no expectations whatsoever and it was a surprisingly good experience.
I started reading it with no expectations whatsoever and it was a surprisingly good experience.
jockgreg03's review
4.0
This was a beautiful collection of poetry. The story’s she told were amazing constructed. Lovely.