crazyasahare1's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
"I can steer this ship // I have seen rougher waters // and lived"
A lovely book of poetry.
This has some very interesting poems mixing witchcraft along with it. I loved this book (and definitely want to read some more from this author) I couldn't put this down.
"they don’t burn witches anymore for we are already set on fire"
I was given a copy of this from Netgally for an honest review
A lovely book of poetry.
This has some very interesting poems mixing witchcraft along with it. I loved this book (and definitely want to read some more from this author) I couldn't put this down.
"they don’t burn witches anymore for we are already set on fire"
I was given a copy of this from Netgally for an honest review
km_books's review
3.0
This is the first poetry book I've read in a while.
I think my favourite was Hecate, but there were some poweful ones that I enjoyed reading.
I'm not sure I was the biggest fan of the amount of poems that had similar structures after one another, but that is a personal thing about how I like to write and read poetry.
I absolutely adore the topic though; the dedication at the beginning gave me a chuckle and I knew that the type of poetry that this book would contain would be impactful. The themes of love and witchcraft and just femininity in general is ones that will always afflict my queer little heart.
I think my favourite was Hecate, but there were some poweful ones that I enjoyed reading.
I'm not sure I was the biggest fan of the amount of poems that had similar structures after one another, but that is a personal thing about how I like to write and read poetry.
I absolutely adore the topic though; the dedication at the beginning gave me a chuckle and I knew that the type of poetry that this book would contain would be impactful. The themes of love and witchcraft and just femininity in general is ones that will always afflict my queer little heart.
sophieedina's review
4.0
there are two ways to read this book and both are the right one.
first, you can read with your heart. Sway along to the ever moving flow and rhythm of the words and imagery, like the sea shifting between sharp and soft, dark and silver, urgent or calm. have love and hurt, hope and anger pass you.
and then you can read with your head. Dive deeper into that ocean, reveal the meaning of metaphors and overpainted thoughts accentuating the truths, acknoledge the wisdom and bravery and complexity of the the themes, the poetry, the author.
This is not a book to read once hastily and to have fully grasped it then, it is something to return to, to carry with you, to grow fond if in an emotional and intellectuall process.
I personally was caught between trying to understand the full meaning of every line while also staying aware of the beautifully arranged mood, which threw me of a bit. I'm not used to reading poetry this abstract for I am rather unpatient, which is not a flaw in the work but rather a personal disposition that lead to the 4-star-rating.
first, you can read with your heart. Sway along to the ever moving flow and rhythm of the words and imagery, like the sea shifting between sharp and soft, dark and silver, urgent or calm. have love and hurt, hope and anger pass you.
and then you can read with your head. Dive deeper into that ocean, reveal the meaning of metaphors and overpainted thoughts accentuating the truths, acknoledge the wisdom and bravery and complexity of the the themes, the poetry, the author.
This is not a book to read once hastily and to have fully grasped it then, it is something to return to, to carry with you, to grow fond if in an emotional and intellectuall process.
I personally was caught between trying to understand the full meaning of every line while also staying aware of the beautifully arranged mood, which threw me of a bit. I'm not used to reading poetry this abstract for I am rather unpatient, which is not a flaw in the work but rather a personal disposition that lead to the 4-star-rating.
sophie_edina's review
4.0
there are two ways to read this book and both are the right one.
first, you can read with your heart. Sway along to the ever moving flow and rhythm of the words and imagery, like the sea shifting between sharp and soft, dark and silver, urgent or calm. have love and hurt, hope and anger pass you.
and then you can read with your head. Dive deeper into that ocean, reveal the meaning of metaphors and overpainted thoughts accentuating the truths, acknoledge the wisdom and bravery and complexity of the the themes, the poetry, the author.
This is not a book to read once hastily and to have fully grasped it then, it is something to return to, to carry with you, to grow fond if in an emotional and intellectuall process.
I personally was caught between trying to understand the full meaning of every line while also staying aware of the beautifully arranged mood, which threw me of a bit. I'm not used to reading poetry this abstract for I am rather unpatient, which is not a flaw in the work but rather a personal disposition that lead to the 4-star-rating.
first, you can read with your heart. Sway along to the ever moving flow and rhythm of the words and imagery, like the sea shifting between sharp and soft, dark and silver, urgent or calm. have love and hurt, hope and anger pass you.
and then you can read with your head. Dive deeper into that ocean, reveal the meaning of metaphors and overpainted thoughts accentuating the truths, acknoledge the wisdom and bravery and complexity of the the themes, the poetry, the author.
This is not a book to read once hastily and to have fully grasped it then, it is something to return to, to carry with you, to grow fond if in an emotional and intellectuall process.
I personally was caught between trying to understand the full meaning of every line while also staying aware of the beautifully arranged mood, which threw me of a bit. I'm not used to reading poetry this abstract for I am rather unpatient, which is not a flaw in the work but rather a personal disposition that lead to the 4-star-rating.
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