I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

CW: child abuse, toxic relationships, sexual assault, eating disorders, mental illness, self-harm, sexism, suicide, trauma

This is the second installation in the series "You Are Your Own Fairy Tale" and I can honestly say that Amanda Lovelace never disappoints.

Her pieces are always poignant, relatable and easy to pick up. It's impossible to stay indifferent in front of a Lovelace's poem because they know how to get under your skin.

Lovelace speaks the truth on important topics such as feminism, anxiety and depression, most of the time intertwined.

The art is gorgeous and it really contributes to the magic of Lovelace's words.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an early copy.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Never Marry a Writer by Tolu' A. Akinyemi

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4.0

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed reading this powerful poetry collection by Tolu' A. Akinyemi, I particularly loved the captivating title that encapsulates the meaning of the book. 

One of my favorite poems was the one not marrying a writer if you have secrets because they will expose you. I could very much relate to that!

One lesson that I got from this book is that words, in whatever form, can be very hurtful, so it's important to ponderate what we want to say whether it's online or in real life.

I highly recommend this to lovers - and non-lovers - of poetry, since it's a collection that will leave a mark on every type of reader. 

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an early copy.

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

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4.0

I Hope You're Listening by Tom Ryan

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju