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madilynpeiperetter's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
One of my new favorite poets
imbook_ed's review
3.0
I had a hard time connecting to these poems. Usually as long as I can somewhat relate or even just fall in love with the writing style I love poetry books but this one just didn’t do it for me. I would skip this one and read one of the many others I’ve reviewed.
bridgetrose's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I love Courtney Marie Andrews very much and wanted to love this poetry collection very much. Lots of wonderful points and would recommend it to any other mega-fans of the artist. Looking forward to reading more of her written words.
justine_the_wandering_reader's review
3.0
Filled with beautiful imagery, this book of poetry starts strong, however I felt very hard to connect to it. Some situations were very personal and therefore hard to sympathise with. I enjoyed the landscape and sediments but it did feel slightly overwritten.
I enjoyed the music within this audiobook, Adrews performance was very soothing and overall a very enjoyable journey.
A special thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC of this poetry collection.
I enjoyed the music within this audiobook, Adrews performance was very soothing and overall a very enjoyable journey.
A special thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC of this poetry collection.
adw17's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
4.5
I’ll love Courtney and her beautiful words forever:’)
midnightcomets's review
5.0
5/5 stars
TWs: Grief, suicide mention, slight negative self image
*Audiobook kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
This was insanely good. The audiobook is narrated by the author, which means that the words flow exactly in the way they are supposed to, and it is such a calming and heart-wrenching experience. The writing is careful and beautiful, and the way the author plays with words surprised me in a good way, as the effect created was melodic, shiver-inducing. A few of my favourite poems were: See, Sisters of the Pink Wood, Human Imagination, the Bridge and Ghost in Town. Absolutely recommend!
Until the next review, please stay safe and enjoy whatever you are reading ♥
~Mary ♥
TWs: Grief, suicide mention, slight negative self image
*Audiobook kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
This was insanely good. The audiobook is narrated by the author, which means that the words flow exactly in the way they are supposed to, and it is such a calming and heart-wrenching experience. The writing is careful and beautiful, and the way the author plays with words surprised me in a good way, as the effect created was melodic, shiver-inducing. A few of my favourite poems were: See, Sisters of the Pink Wood, Human Imagination, the Bridge and Ghost in Town. Absolutely recommend!
Until the next review, please stay safe and enjoy whatever you are reading ♥
~Mary ♥
shereadsontrains's review
5.0
Beautiful book of poems, dealing with a variety of topics, but focusing quite a bit on a relationship. Quick but good read.
I received a copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I received a copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
stacyroth's review
3.0
I received an audio ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
In Old Monarch, songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews gives us her first collection of poetry. She narrates the audiobook herself, which I always enjoy so that we can hear the tone the author intended. These are love poems with a nature theme. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy poetry, love stories, and nature. I'm glad I listened to this audiobook, but I didn't connect personally with most of the poems, so I probably wouldn't read this collection again. I did enjoy the background music included at places in the audiobook!
In Old Monarch, songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews gives us her first collection of poetry. She narrates the audiobook herself, which I always enjoy so that we can hear the tone the author intended. These are love poems with a nature theme. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy poetry, love stories, and nature. I'm glad I listened to this audiobook, but I didn't connect personally with most of the poems, so I probably wouldn't read this collection again. I did enjoy the background music included at places in the audiobook!
afrancis0105's review
5.0
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
"We are more resilient than we know.
I, too, will live through horrible sorrow
and live to tell you in a dimly lit bar, laughing."
Andrews is clearly a songwriter, and many of her poems read like the country song of my dreams-- and I mean that in the best possible way. She paints an evocative image of a childhood in the southwest that make me nostalgic for a part of the country that I've never been in long enough to miss. Stolen moments in Idaho, New England, and Europe tie locations to memories, and her references to many of the influential women in her life call back to the generational influences that drive her forward.
Poems of lost loves, friends, and family are interspersed with self-reflection and stories of personal growth made difficult when you don't know where to go. I've started 2021 with reading quite a lot of poetry, especially by my favorite musicians-- and I think this collection is my favorite so far. Her imagery and narrative-weaving abilities have me seeking out her music to get more exposure to her writing.
Favorite poems here include Gratitude for Blue, In Small Moments, Master of Denial (In the Form of a Song), Resilience, and Against All Odds.
Definitely a 5/5 for me.
"We are more resilient than we know.
I, too, will live through horrible sorrow
and live to tell you in a dimly lit bar, laughing."
Andrews is clearly a songwriter, and many of her poems read like the country song of my dreams-- and I mean that in the best possible way. She paints an evocative image of a childhood in the southwest that make me nostalgic for a part of the country that I've never been in long enough to miss. Stolen moments in Idaho, New England, and Europe tie locations to memories, and her references to many of the influential women in her life call back to the generational influences that drive her forward.
Poems of lost loves, friends, and family are interspersed with self-reflection and stories of personal growth made difficult when you don't know where to go. I've started 2021 with reading quite a lot of poetry, especially by my favorite musicians-- and I think this collection is my favorite so far. Her imagery and narrative-weaving abilities have me seeking out her music to get more exposure to her writing.
Favorite poems here include Gratitude for Blue, In Small Moments, Master of Denial (In the Form of a Song), Resilience, and Against All Odds.
Definitely a 5/5 for me.