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Swimming Lessons: Poems by Lili Reinhart
2.0
Alright. First book of the year down. I was a little disappointed with this one, to be honest. The artwork, cover, colors, font, and pages were so beautiful. I was left wanting more, though. As a poet, I tend to read a LOT of poetry. And I'm always hungry for it. I felt these poems were raw, and vulnerable... But I really was left wanting more imagery. More description. This book is great, just not my cup of tea. And not the kind of poetry I tend to enjoy reading. If you want a quick read, with a few banger lines, this is a good one. But to me I was left starved for so much more than what Lili was giving me.
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
2.0
I did it. I finally did it. Started this painful book back in August of last year. Between a lot of crazy life events, massive transitions, and putting it off.... I finally finished it. And. This. Was. Painful. This book was HARD for me. I enjoyed the first Twilight Saga but I was like twelve or something. If you liked the saga, chances are you'll like this book. Maybe not all but parts. But for me, it was just not enjoyable. There were parts I enjoyed seeing from Edward's perspective. But really all this book did was reinforce that he's a massive stalker creep. I was uncomfortable 90% of the book, and that's saying a lot because very rarely do I get uncomfortable with almost any subject. I gave it two stars because I think the writing was okay, but everything else was just.... *Cringe.
Home Body by Rupi Kaur
4.0
I finished this collection of poems in December, and I'm just now taking the time to catch up on my reviews. I love Kaur. As a poet I don't think that this is a phenomenal representation of solid poetry, but the collection is enjoyable. And a lot of the topics she covers are relatable to me, so I find myself connected to her words in that way. I enjoyed this collection as a quick read. As a poet, I like to read what what's happening and popular in the genre just to keep up with trends. Kaur to me, is always a solid choice [even if her collections are a little overplayed or overrated]. I think if you want solid poetry, Button Poetry is a better place to start. But this is an okay introduction into the craft, and into the genre.
Inward by Yung Pueblo
5.0
Less a poetry collection and more a series of prose and musings. This book was something I. Truly. Utterly. Connected. With. So many lessons and hopes and teachings within these pages are things I try to execute in my daily life. It's always nice to have your path confirmed and validated. This book did it for me. It validated all the hard personal work I have done and continue to do to heal myself towards being someone that heals the world around them. Definitely, 100% recommend this. Worth every page, I even took notes and wrote in the margins. A quick read. And worth every single page.
Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh
5.0
Through cartooned drawings, Allie dives into some of the most memorable [and downright hilarious] parts of her childhood and her past. She covers some heavier mental health topics with wit, humor, and honestly grace - even if her childhood version of herself does not. This was... One of my favorite books to read. One that I enjoyed in a way I haven't enjoyed a book in a while. I felt this book was relatable at so many points - as I myself grew up just a weird-ass kid. It was nice to laugh out loud at some of the strangeness, and reflect on it from my now adulthood.
I loved literally everything about this book.
I loved literally everything about this book.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
5.0
Never have I read a book that aligned with my personal journey so closely. For those that don't know... I have diagnosed PTSD, C-PTSD, severe anxiety, and am diagnosed highly sensitive. With those diagnosis has come a LOT of work. Fifteen years of it. In the fifteen years of work, my counselors guiding me [and me doing the work] have secretly been teaching me these agreements and lessons. The interesting part is, if they would have handed me this book and said, "Here you go. Here's everything you need to live a healthy, happy life." I probably would have laughed and asked for my money back for that sessions. What I'm trying to say is... Before I knew these agreements existed, I had and have been working on adopting them into my life. This book is real and exact in saying it takes SERIOUS work. Because it does. But in the end, this kind of work is the only work worth doing - the work of becoming a better version of yourself, and seeking a life of true joy. This was a beautiful book. Will recommend to anyone and everyone that will listen.