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A review by abception
Artemis Made Me Do It by Trista Mateer
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Got email confirmation that I had been sent an e-ARC of this, and immediately dropped what I was doing to read it (jk, I was in the bath, where I remained - but I did immediately start reading it in the tub, which I recommend: poetry + a bath is peak).
Trista Mateer's Aphrodite Made Me Do It is a poetry collection that I have found myself returning to ever since I read it, even though I only first read it a few months ago. In retrospect, it absolutely is one of my favourite poetry collections, and Artemis absolutely continues that legacy, if not surpasses it. Do yourself a favour and pick up Mateer's work.
Trista Mateer's Aphrodite Made Me Do It is a poetry collection that I have found myself returning to ever since I read it, even though I only first read it a few months ago. In retrospect, it absolutely is one of my favourite poetry collections, and Artemis absolutely continues that legacy, if not surpasses it. Do yourself a favour and pick up Mateer's work.
It hurts to rip open wounds
and reset bones.
It hurts to dig around inside
and see what's going on.
It hurts to realize how deeply
you have betrayed yourself over the years.
Healing will never be convenient.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Gore, Grief, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Death, and Rape