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ccwingreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
This is a dark, emotional poetry collection. It is a raw exploration of depression and living. Personally, I am no stranger to depression, insomnia, and self-criticism in myself and my close friends. This collection felt like an act of opening up and being vulnerable.
I really liked the variation in the structures of the poems. The overall collection flows well and makes sense together. If you can handle the material's themes (content warnings are provided by the author), I would recommend this book.
I really liked the variation in the structures of the poems. The overall collection flows well and makes sense together. If you can handle the material's themes (content warnings are provided by the author), I would recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Alcohol
skudiklier's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I love all of Ari B. Cofer's work, and knew going in that I'd be glad I read Paper Girl, but wow—this book is stunning. She twists and turns through so many emotions, and writes so beautifully you just get lost in it. Ari can write jaw-dropping poems about anything from romantic love and growing older to suicide and racism. There are longer pieces and shorter ones, interspersed with lovely art with lines that will take your breath away.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves poetry, but also anyone struggling with mental health or past trauma. Paper Girl and the Knives that Made Her is not all feel-good or optimistic by any means, but you will come out of it being at least a little more sure of who you are, and a little more grateful to be alive.
Thank you to Netgalley, Central Avenue Publishing, and Ari B. Cofer for the chance to review this ARC.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves poetry, but also anyone struggling with mental health or past trauma. Paper Girl and the Knives that Made Her is not all feel-good or optimistic by any means, but you will come out of it being at least a little more sure of who you are, and a little more grateful to be alive.
Thank you to Netgalley, Central Avenue Publishing, and Ari B. Cofer for the chance to review this ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, and Police brutality
Minor: Death, Drug use, Hate crime, Grief, Murder, and Alcohol
brief mentions of body dysmorphia
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