A review by mattiedancer
Letters in a Bruised Cosmos by Liz Howard

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad

4.75

Writing: 4.75⭐️/5 
Liz Howard has a wonderful control of the English language. The poems in this collection are wonderful to explore, showcasing mastery in the captivity of various themes. Howard switches easily from talking about death to wondering about the intricacies of life. 

Approach: 4.75⭐️/5
Howard approaches a number of themes with ease. She draws easily from pop culture and anatomical and biological verbiage effortlessly, using both to illustrate the dynamic range of life, love, and the human experience. Some poems lacked a bit of depth, but for the most part, the book echoed with beauty and experience.

Who Should Read This Book? 
  • Poem fans
  • Fans of Liz Howard
  • Those looking for poems about life and generational trauma

Content Warnings? 
  • Death, death of parent, abandonment, colonialism, generational trauma

Post-Reading Rating:  5⭐️/5
The final poem is nothing but art.

Final Rating: 4.75⭐️/5
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