sanachalhoub's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
josepha9898's review against another edition
3.0
While I appreciated this, nothing in this was something I haven't read or heard somewhere else before. But it's still nice to be reminded of these things sometimes.
sophie_hboff's review against another edition
2.0
I always feel terrible disliking someone's book of poetry simply based on the fact it falls into the realm of "Instagram poetry." I wrote this in my review on [b:The Flame|37941942|The Flame|Leonard Cohen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528831218l/37941942._SX50_.jpg|59667642], but I believe that as soon as we start putting boundaries on what poetry can and cannot look like, we put walls on self-expression.
Poetry, to a lot of people, and to myself, is a powerful form of finding your own individual voice. I truly believe that the main purpose of poetry has little to do with the reader, and more to do with the writer. There are so many poems in this book that come from a place of trauma, and pain: I don't want to trivialize how important it is to write about these things, and make yourself feel heard. Because that is extremely powerful.
The Aphrodite parts of this collection were extremely rich and raw. The rest, although more personal, were less resonant.
I write this review because the style of poetry wasn't my cup of tea. Because it wasn't. I didn't enjoy it but I won't make fun of it because I know how close to the heart poetry is to the ones that write it. I think the subjectivity of poetry is what makes it hard to review. I personally just feel that the new wave of poetry is something that I can't connect with. I don't like the simple, one-lined sentences that serve more as generic statements or affirmations, lacking symbolic depth.
The content of the poems, and the use of Greek mythology, was beautiful however, and I think that overall Mateer is gifted with words.
It makes me happy to read poetry even if I don't enjoy it. Because it means people being vulnerable and meditating on their own feelings and experiences. And to me, that is almost always a good thing. :)
Poetry, to a lot of people, and to myself, is a powerful form of finding your own individual voice. I truly believe that the main purpose of poetry has little to do with the reader, and more to do with the writer. There are so many poems in this book that come from a place of trauma, and pain: I don't want to trivialize how important it is to write about these things, and make yourself feel heard. Because that is extremely powerful.
The Aphrodite parts of this collection were extremely rich and raw. The rest, although more personal, were less resonant.
I write this review because the style of poetry wasn't my cup of tea. Because it wasn't. I didn't enjoy it but I won't make fun of it because I know how close to the heart poetry is to the ones that write it. I think the subjectivity of poetry is what makes it hard to review. I personally just feel that the new wave of poetry is something that I can't connect with. I don't like the simple, one-lined sentences that serve more as generic statements or affirmations, lacking symbolic depth.
The content of the poems, and the use of Greek mythology, was beautiful however, and I think that overall Mateer is gifted with words.
It makes me happy to read poetry even if I don't enjoy it. Because it means people being vulnerable and meditating on their own feelings and experiences. And to me, that is almost always a good thing. :)
xgonzie's review against another edition
4.0
This collection is based around mythology and is also about strength, empowerment and self-appreciation. I quite enjoyed what this poetry collection had to say about topics such as pain, abuse, depression, obedience, feminism and more. It gave me so many emotions that not many poem books have been able to give me in the past.
lifeislikealemon's review against another edition
5.0
It is queer. It is feminist. It is intersectional. It is fragile and beautiful.
And those things make it so damn damn strong.
And those things make it so damn damn strong.
kmbreeden21's review against another edition
5.0
If I could give this a 10/5 stars I would! I am not a poetry lover most of the time but I love beautiful, ethereal, writing that can also cut to your core. And that is this collection. I’m emotional and every time I opened this book it felt a little like an open heart surgery that had been needing to happen for a long time.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book more than I thought I would. I first saw it on a booktube video and was interested in it, and generously, the publisher for giving me a copy of this on NetGalley even though the book was already published.
This book is a mix of poetry, prose, verse, list, affirmations, hope, struggle, strength, mixed media, and so much more. I don't fully know how to encompass the book and how it made me feel, but it hit places that I didn't know I needed.
This is definitely a book I will be adding to my permanent collection.
This book is a mix of poetry, prose, verse, list, affirmations, hope, struggle, strength, mixed media, and so much more. I don't fully know how to encompass the book and how it made me feel, but it hit places that I didn't know I needed.
This is definitely a book I will be adding to my permanent collection.
xokristim's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so beautifully written I was connected to it immediately. It was done in such an amazing way I enjoyed reading every page. I’ve stated before I’m still a novice when it comes to poetry, but I really feel myself appreciating it so much more.
I was a big fan on the points of views throughout. This one was an inspiring, uplifting read. I hope to read more but this poet soon.
I was a big fan on the points of views throughout. This one was an inspiring, uplifting read. I hope to read more but this poet soon.