ponds's review against another edition
3.0
I was already familiar with the author, which is why I downloaded this book. All and all it was an enjoyable and quick read, but it very much follows the "tumblr poetry" style which, at this point, has grown a bit tired for my personal taste. There were still a few texts that resonated with me, but nothing I think will be memorable enough that I'll find myself thinking of it at a later date. Still, if someone asked me whether or not they should read this book my answer would definitely be a yes! Just because it wasn't my favourite doesn't mean someone else won't enjoy it a lot more!
kirstenf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Death
kaitlainebell's review against another edition
3.0
Thank You Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Let me start by saying that this book is absolutely magical and a delight to read. Beau Taplin's writing left my heart feeling full. The collection was beautifully written, captivating, and easily relatable. It covers a range of topics such as self- acceptance, self- discovery, healing, finding the magic in the little things.
I will definitely be picking up a copy and look forward to read more from the author.
However, I feel like the poetry could have been better organized.
Review also posted to my Goodreads account.
Let me start by saying that this book is absolutely magical and a delight to read. Beau Taplin's writing left my heart feeling full. The collection was beautifully written, captivating, and easily relatable. It covers a range of topics such as self- acceptance, self- discovery, healing, finding the magic in the little things.
I will definitely be picking up a copy and look forward to read more from the author.
However, I feel like the poetry could have been better organized.
Review also posted to my Goodreads account.
katiegroomwrites's review against another edition
4.0
I quite liked this because I, too, try to find magic and love in everything.
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC!
I requested this book because I really needed to read something inspiring. Something that made me want to see beauty in this world. These poems are so beautiful. They truly made me feel better in many ways... But I feel like I've already read other similar works before, and I was hoping to feel something different this time. That's the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars, but it's just a personal opinion... Oh, and the graphic work is absolutely stunning!
I requested this book because I really needed to read something inspiring. Something that made me want to see beauty in this world. These poems are so beautiful. They truly made me feel better in many ways... But I feel like I've already read other similar works before, and I was hoping to feel something different this time. That's the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars, but it's just a personal opinion... Oh, and the graphic work is absolutely stunning!
denisero's review against another edition
4.0
This was one of my first ventures into poetry and I liked it!
Here at Dawn includes a collection of poems about varous topics, however there is a pattern of self-love and striving for improvement throughout.
It took me a little while to get into but the author writes in beautiful prose and manages to capture feelings one has frequently but cannot put their finger on or put into words. Some of the poems were incredibly powerful in how raw and honest they were.
Beau Taplin uses beautiful metaphors to describe feelings. Some of the poems were definitely on the sad side, while others felt almost inspiring which I feel deeply grateful for.
Here at Dawn includes a collection of poems about varous topics, however there is a pattern of self-love and striving for improvement throughout.
It took me a little while to get into but the author writes in beautiful prose and manages to capture feelings one has frequently but cannot put their finger on or put into words. Some of the poems were incredibly powerful in how raw and honest they were.
Beau Taplin uses beautiful metaphors to describe feelings. Some of the poems were definitely on the sad side, while others felt almost inspiring which I feel deeply grateful for.
soulinpages's review against another edition
1.0
ARC received from Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley
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I used to love [a:Beau Taplin|7861886|Beau Taplin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1410703812p2/7861886.jpg]'s work. He had this ability of making your heart flutter with just a few words. So, when I received this ARC, I was over the moon.
And that is probably why this book fell flat, I had high expectations.
What does that even mean? Is that even a proper sentence? Why should your heart be empty for someone to hear you?
Magical, you mean?
I could go on, but you get my point.
[b:Here at Dawn|49685519|Here at Dawn|Beau Taplin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582447595l/49685519._SY75_.jpg|74855933] is a beautiful package of few scattered meaningless sentences that does not make you feel.
Its a poor imitation of his previous work, It's pretentious, and it's disappointing.
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I used to love [a:Beau Taplin|7861886|Beau Taplin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1410703812p2/7861886.jpg]'s work. He had this ability of making your heart flutter with just a few words. So, when I received this ARC, I was over the moon.
And that is probably why this book fell flat, I had high expectations.
"Allow your heart room to be heard."
What does that even mean? Is that even a proper sentence? Why should your heart be empty for someone to hear you?
"The absence of light makes nothing in this universe any less astonishing or magic."
Magical, you mean?
I could go on, but you get my point.
[b:Here at Dawn|49685519|Here at Dawn|Beau Taplin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582447595l/49685519._SY75_.jpg|74855933] is a beautiful package of few scattered meaningless sentences that does not make you feel.
Its a poor imitation of his previous work, It's pretentious, and it's disappointing.
gretteltbr's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I think the poems have a very genuine voice. The verses were uplifting, sometimes sounding more like mantras or meditations than poems. I enjoyed them, I was expecting more novel use of the language, though.
I think the poems have a very genuine voice. The verses were uplifting, sometimes sounding more like mantras or meditations than poems. I enjoyed them, I was expecting more novel use of the language, though.
rebecafedrick's review against another edition
4.0
Never had I read a poetry book as touching as this one.
The authors starts by addressing the reader telling them that when he was a young boy he would find wonder in all things around him, and that by the collection of these poems he hopes to encourage the reader to do the same - and you know what, he did just that.
I absolutely loved this book and will be picking it up as soon as it’s released. I will also be picking up his other two books.
thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The authors starts by addressing the reader telling them that when he was a young boy he would find wonder in all things around him, and that by the collection of these poems he hopes to encourage the reader to do the same - and you know what, he did just that.
I absolutely loved this book and will be picking it up as soon as it’s released. I will also be picking up his other two books.
thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!