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yikesbmg's review against another edition
3.0
Would give it 3.5 if I could. I loved that it was organized by themes and that it included a wide variety of Black women of different ages. However, it didn’t particularly speak to or engage me, which was disappointing. I don’t know what I was expecting but I was left wanting more than what the book holds.I’ll probably return to this book to read again and change my perspective, not sure.
vibecalledjess's review against another edition
5.0
This year, poetry has led me on a thoughtful journey. I recently read this incredible anthology! A beautiful celebration of black women and their stories. I even had to screenshot and share several poems with my friends. That alone was a true sign of a collection that resonated, that lifted a voice to the experience of being a black woman and pure thankfulness to have come across it.
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Also random fact: I was introduced to Jamila Woods’ music through the Black Girl in Om Spotify playlist. To know she is also a poet and writer, was a wonderful discovery. I loved so many pieces in this collection, I’m not sure I can pick a favorite. It was like reconnecting with a friend when I read the included pieces by Eve Ewing, Mahogany Browne and Morgan Parker.
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Also random fact: I was introduced to Jamila Woods’ music through the Black Girl in Om Spotify playlist. To know she is also a poet and writer, was a wonderful discovery. I loved so many pieces in this collection, I’m not sure I can pick a favorite. It was like reconnecting with a friend when I read the included pieces by Eve Ewing, Mahogany Browne and Morgan Parker.
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
4.0
I've discovered so many new (to me) poets by reading this book! I literally read it with a highlighter next to me so I could highlight the ones I particularly liked. Next stop, tracking down more of their work.
ebonyxscape's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful description and explanation if the various experiences of the human condition for black females. There were poems I related to as if they were memories or urgent cries. Then, there were others that described another life that I have not experienced in my brown skin. This is a perfect example of how black girls and women are not one generalization, but that they are different and varied, each one unique.
Reading this as a black woman reminded me that I am a person, as strange and desperate as that sounds. From the poems that praised black women to the ones that chanted 'say her name,' I felt like I was seen, like each writer pointed at me and made a connection as if to say you are not alone, we are not alone. In essence, the whole thing was a pot of black girl magic!
Reading this as a black woman reminded me that I am a person, as strange and desperate as that sounds. From the poems that praised black women to the ones that chanted 'say her name,' I felt like I was seen, like each writer pointed at me and made a connection as if to say you are not alone, we are not alone. In essence, the whole thing was a pot of black girl magic!
contrabandit's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous, ugly, intelligent, gruesome, truthful, exhilarating collection of poems.
dominic_t's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This is a really beautiful collection of poetry. I'm not a Black woman, so I know that I'm not the target audience; I didn't understand every poem, and that's okay. I still feel like it enriched my life. I love how trans inclusive it is. There are a few poems by trans women, and they're great.
My favorites were "My Beauty" by Justice Ameer and "We Are All God's" by Mahogany L. Browne.
My favorites were "My Beauty" by Justice Ameer and "We Are All God's" by Mahogany L. Browne.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Gun violence, Murder, and Police brutality