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hangngt_'s review against another edition
2.0
hmm-- to be honest, i really was about to give this one a 3 star, but... i change my mind.
the poems and ideas were so repetitive and confusing. No. actually the language is simple and clear, but somehow the narrator seems to contradict themselves. Also, the use of 'you' felt so wrong. Like the whole time, I'm wondering who 'you' is. Because the first part seems to be about the reader. But as you carry on reading, it's more about a past relationship. But it also sounds as if it's not, and just encouraging a group of people. Honestly, just confusing.
Also, it was quite cliche at times. Like it starts off cliche, but then it started to become less and less. Although there are still sprinkles of it. But I found that when you reach around page 25, things started to be more personal. Although, I can't really sense the connection between the narrator and poems. Again-- because of the way 'you' is used, I felt so disconnected. It's like, it's not about the reader nor the author, just a random person that might not even read these poems. It also felt so broad at times.
the poems and ideas were so repetitive and confusing. No. actually the language is simple and clear, but somehow the narrator seems to contradict themselves. Also, the use of 'you' felt so wrong. Like the whole time, I'm wondering who 'you' is. Because the first part seems to be about the reader. But as you carry on reading, it's more about a past relationship. But it also sounds as if it's not, and just encouraging a group of people. Honestly, just confusing.
Also, it was quite cliche at times. Like it starts off cliche, but then it started to become less and less. Although there are still sprinkles of it. But I found that when you reach around page 25, things started to be more personal. Although, I can't really sense the connection between the narrator and poems. Again-- because of the way 'you' is used, I felt so disconnected. It's like, it's not about the reader nor the author, just a random person that might not even read these poems. It also felt so broad at times.
renn3darling3's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
msbookworm92's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
So many of these poems I felt deep within and could relate to. This is such beautiful work! I want more!
So many of these poems I felt deep within and could relate to. This is such beautiful work! I want more!
abee_and_a_book's review
5.0
I honestly adore every single poem Nikita writes. Her words awaken things in my soul like no other. She is my favourite poet and her poems never disappoint. This book was no exception! Each section struck a different chord in my heart and it was exactly what my soul needed right now. I know I will come back to this book time and time again when I need the magic of her words!
thebookkeepers's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
I always enjoy Nikkita Gill's poetry and this collection did not disappoint! I love the references to nature in regards to stars, storms, and the cosmos. It explores themes such as loving oneself and not being apologetic for all the messy parts of ourselves. It was empowering and the cadence was soothing. My only complaint was that some poems in each section felt a little redundant at times and thus lessened their impact.
natalyawill's review against another edition
3.0
A lovely design using the theme of different elements of the universe. That’s about the best I can say. The content itself was very mediocre with a few gems, mostly repetitive. Each theme could have been limited to the 2 best poems at most.
“What if I told you
for this moment between us,
the whole universe
had to be created”
“All the darkness of the night
is no match for a single candle
that refuses to die out”
“We have calcium in our bones,
iron in our veins,
carbon in our souls,
and nitrogen in our brains.
93 percent stardust,
with souls made of flames,
we are all just stars
that have people names”
“What if I told you
for this moment between us,
the whole universe
had to be created”
“All the darkness of the night
is no match for a single candle
that refuses to die out”
“We have calcium in our bones,
iron in our veins,
carbon in our souls,
and nitrogen in our brains.
93 percent stardust,
with souls made of flames,
we are all just stars
that have people names”
maimona's review against another edition
3.0
For the first time, I feel like I should be careful how I give a review to a book! I feel like this one is pretty good but somehow felt bland. I did feel connected in some way to a lot of the poems and others felt great, but that's all that it was for me!
its a book that I would read only once for sure I guess, short and good :)
its a book that I would read only once for sure I guess, short and good :)
rosatulipan's review against another edition
5.0
"And what if I told you that every part of you comes from every star you ever saw in the night sky?"