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infjkiki's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, and Kidnapping
karleyreads315's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Death
gillianjenkinscopeland's review
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Absolutely stunning, haunting, and evocative collages throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse
words_and_coffee's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexism
Moderate: Child abuse and Incest
akswhy's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I adore this series, and I adore the violent reclamation of womanhood, of the space we are capable of taking up if only we demand it from a world hell bent on crushing us. Persephone and poet remind us that we are all worthy of harnessing rage into courage into confidence into truth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Eating disorder and Pedophilia
battyaboutbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
π¦ Persephone Made Me Do It Book Review π¦
Rating: βββ
β οΈ Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual Assault, Toxic Relationships, Abduction/Kindapping, Grief, Trauma, Death
β The end of every survival story: I wasn't ready to become what I had to become. β
β #QOTD Who is your favorite goddess? OR fill in the blanks: I am ___, goddess of ___. β
β I was a princess until I was old enough to be a bitch. β
π¦ In her latest poetry collection, Trista Mateer blends together mythology, tarot, poetry, and conversation to reveal a new side of a very old story. Alternating between the perspectives of a poet and a goddess, Persephoneβs lore is explored, related to modern issues, and ultimately reclaimed. Her poetry is a reminder that every woman is a series of poetic corrections. Even with flowers in her hair, a goddess like Persephone can be out for blood. This is the third book in Mateer's Myth and Magick series.
π As always, Trista Mateer coveys the perfect balance of love and heartache. Her writing opens old wounds and spills shared experiences of motherhood, girlhood, survival, and self-affirmation. Each poem is emotional and raw, matched with striking illustrations (many of which are designed as modernized, collage-like tarot cards). Mateer pulls inspiration from familiar Greek myths, thereby infusing her personal experiences with magic and power. These pieces are a reminder that women--fictional figures in beloved Greek myths and the real women in our everyday lives--survive and endure so much, but never go down without a fight.
π¦ These poems are brutally honest and empowering, but they're not for everyone. Of the three in this series, I believe this one is the most difficult to swallow. Though some of the themes are universal, many readers might struggle to identify with some of the poetry's harsher themes. The collages, while attention-grabbing, are often hit-or-miss. While some enhance Mateer's poetry, others distract from the central themes.
π¦ Recommended to fans of Nikita Gill's Great Goddesses and Rupi Kaur's The Sun and Her Flowers.
β¨ The Vibes β¨
πΏ Feminist Verse
π» Mythology References
πΈ Part of a Series
π· Real and Raw
πΌ Art and Collages
π¦ Major thanks to the author @tristamateer and publisher @centavebooks for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. π₯° This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #PersephoneMadeMeDoIt #TristaMateer
Rating: βββ
β οΈ Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Death, Rape, Sexual Assault, Toxic Relationships, Abduction/Kindapping, Grief, Trauma, Death
β The end of every survival story: I wasn't ready to become what I had to become. β
β #QOTD Who is your favorite goddess? OR fill in the blanks: I am ___, goddess of ___. β
β I was a princess until I was old enough to be a bitch. β
π¦ In her latest poetry collection, Trista Mateer blends together mythology, tarot, poetry, and conversation to reveal a new side of a very old story. Alternating between the perspectives of a poet and a goddess, Persephoneβs lore is explored, related to modern issues, and ultimately reclaimed. Her poetry is a reminder that every woman is a series of poetic corrections. Even with flowers in her hair, a goddess like Persephone can be out for blood. This is the third book in Mateer's Myth and Magick series.
π As always, Trista Mateer coveys the perfect balance of love and heartache. Her writing opens old wounds and spills shared experiences of motherhood, girlhood, survival, and self-affirmation. Each poem is emotional and raw, matched with striking illustrations (many of which are designed as modernized, collage-like tarot cards). Mateer pulls inspiration from familiar Greek myths, thereby infusing her personal experiences with magic and power. These pieces are a reminder that women--fictional figures in beloved Greek myths and the real women in our everyday lives--survive and endure so much, but never go down without a fight.
π¦ These poems are brutally honest and empowering, but they're not for everyone. Of the three in this series, I believe this one is the most difficult to swallow. Though some of the themes are universal, many readers might struggle to identify with some of the poetry's harsher themes. The collages, while attention-grabbing, are often hit-or-miss. While some enhance Mateer's poetry, others distract from the central themes.
π¦ Recommended to fans of Nikita Gill's Great Goddesses and Rupi Kaur's The Sun and Her Flowers.
β¨ The Vibes β¨
πΏ Feminist Verse
π» Mythology References
πΈ Part of a Series
π· Real and Raw
πΌ Art and Collages
π¦ Major thanks to the author @tristamateer and publisher @centavebooks for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley. π₯° This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #PersephoneMadeMeDoIt #TristaMateer
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship
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