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AWAKE: Poetry for the Healing by Felicia Clark

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

As a Swiftie, I liken AWAKE: Poetry for the Healing to the way Taylor Swift’s lyrics break me open in all the best ways. Felicia Clark’s poetry is raw, resonant, and deeply personal, yet it has a universal pull that makes you feel like she’s speaking directly to your soul.

With unflinching honesty, Clark explores trauma, healing, and self-discovery, guiding readers through the weight of mental health struggles, grief, and resilience. Just like when I dissect Taylor’s lyrics, I found myself so pulled in and intrigued that I was googling, searching for the depth and meaning hidden within Clark’s words. Every poem felt like a puzzle piece, fitting together to form a journey of pain, reflection, and ultimately, hope.

AWAKE reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find light, strength, and understanding within ourselves and the words of others.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Undulate by Elodie Hart

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

An erotic novel with an actual plot -- sure it's not entirely deep but still a good read for when you want some fun spice.

Unwritten Rules by KD Casey

emotional reflective slow-paced

3.5

Slow and emotional and chock full of baseball. Once I submitted to having to listen to a bunch about a sport I don't entirely care about, I did really enjoy the book. This isn't the fun, quirky, spicy reads I usually gravitate towards but its heart and depth are worth the read. 

Ryan Redemption by Sadie Kincaid

fast-paced

2.75

Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

 Brittney Cooper’s Eloquent Rage is a must-read for anyone seeking an inclusive feminist perspective. She addresses the ways that race and gender intersect, shedding light on how mainstream feminism often overlooks Black women’s struggles. She makes a compelling case for why rage—especially Black women’s rage—is not only valid but a force for change.

The chapter White Women's Tears showcases many examples for how white women's tears have historically been used to silence conversations about race—and, more dangerously, to justify harm against Black people. Cooper breaks down how white women’s emotional reactions can derail accountability, shifting focus away from real oppression and onto their own discomfort.

Witty, engaging, and unapologetically bold, Eloquent Rage is both a call to action and a validation of the righteous anger that fuels justice movements. 

Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro, Emily Henry

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

4.0

In this dystopian nightmare we're living in, I really appreciated reading a book about two girls who just decide to not fucking take it anymore. 

Finding Joy by Adriana Herrera

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

This book is a heartwarming and uplifting story of self-discovery. It is a lighthearted and warm hug of a book.

Ryan Rule by Sadie Kincaid

dark mysterious fast-paced

3.0

I hate when mediocre books end on a cliffhanger and now I have to decide if I care enough to read a whole ass extra book.......

Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown

mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.0

I really wanted to like this, but I was so bored. There's so much going on, but also nothing happens?

Westin by Raya Morris Edwards

dark tense slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

I lowkey hated this MMC and I feel like they make zero sense together. Also, is this supposed to be contemporary? I swear there was mention of a cellphone in this series, but it feels like it took place in 1805 or something. 

I'm all for problematic characters, but these people were problematic in really boring and dumb ways...