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veecaswell's review against another edition
3.0
If there is one thing this book is packed with, it's feeling. How the writer fills this book real angst, emotion and heartbreak is something that really does bare heavy through every line and the gradual story where the author finds happiness is so heartwarming and lovely to see bloom as the collection comes to its conclusion.
Throughout this book there are some really lovely poems, and some really nice short lines reminiscent of poets such as Rupi Kaur, so if you love her work this is a book perfect for you. It's clear Campbell has an incredible way with words, and I wish in this book there was more of them however its quick pace and story really works here.
The structure is a little messy and I wish there was more to read here, but there are some beautiful words in this collection and the accompanying illustrations work perfectly with the writing and add to this book beautifully throughout. I think this is great reading for someone whose just beginning to read poetry and a collection that can be connected to for the young.
(I received an ARC from Netgalley for honest review).
stacyrenee's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Adult
Poetry collection
Themes of love, heartbreak, and more.
Poetry collection
Themes of love, heartbreak, and more.
mothgender's review against another edition
3.0
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This collection was honestly a little forgettable. It's broken up into six parts and the first three or four read very repetitively. The poetry is pretty good but it's just not really what I like in poetry, although there are a few quotes I'll be saving.
There are flowers that grow inside her chest.
They are not seasonal.
They are always growing.
And every time she smiles I swear a new seed sprouts.
This collection was honestly a little forgettable. It's broken up into six parts and the first three or four read very repetitively. The poetry is pretty good but it's just not really what I like in poetry, although there are a few quotes I'll be saving.
There are flowers that grow inside her chest.
They are not seasonal.
They are always growing.
And every time she smiles I swear a new seed sprouts.
georgilvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Nineteen is a collection of poems about heartbreak, love, loss, war, peace, and healing.
I devoured this collection very quickly.
I connected with a lot of these poems and was left feeling very inspired and content.
Mackenzie wrote this collection at the age of 19 years old. What a talent this young lady has!!!
Perfect for readers who love poetry and are needing some inspiration in their life’s.
I devoured this collection very quickly.
I connected with a lot of these poems and was left feeling very inspired and content.
Mackenzie wrote this collection at the age of 19 years old. What a talent this young lady has!!!
Perfect for readers who love poetry and are needing some inspiration in their life’s.
marvel0us's review against another edition
3.0
I was kindly sent an arc of this book by Netgalley. Thank you to the publisher and the author for gifting me this arc.
This is a poetry book by Makenzie Campbell, full of poems that she wrote when she was nineteen. As someone who is nineteen, some of these poems really resonated with me. However, as the first half of the poems is mainly focused on heartbreak and I've been in a stable relationship for four years, this wasn't really for me. However, I quite liked the writing style and the way the author uses words. I'm not sure if I'd read anything else by Makenzie Campbell, but this one was enjoyable.
This is a poetry book by Makenzie Campbell, full of poems that she wrote when she was nineteen. As someone who is nineteen, some of these poems really resonated with me. However, as the first half of the poems is mainly focused on heartbreak and I've been in a stable relationship for four years, this wasn't really for me. However, I quite liked the writing style and the way the author uses words. I'm not sure if I'd read anything else by Makenzie Campbell, but this one was enjoyable.
audrey_jane17's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
it is poetry but also just food for thought, a lot of really good quotes, kinda pinteresty but many of them still hit home regardless
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately I was not able to get into this collection of poems. It probably is because I am not the target audience or age group. The writing felt juvenile and I really couldnt relate to the adolescent feelings/thoughts. I did enjoy the illustrations that came in the book.
Arv provided by Netgalley.
Arv provided by Netgalley.
amylittleford's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Firstly, I'd like to thank NetGalley, Central Avenue Publishing and Makenzie Campbell for gifting me an eARC for an honest review.
I feel like each chapter in this book got better and better. I wasn't really getting much from the first chapter but as I continued reading I felt that I could relate more to each piece. The title Nineteen is a reference to how old Campbell was when she wrote this book. Being 19 only a few years ago I could really see where Campbell was and how her poetry was important for people of that age group. When I was 19 I finally decided to take my writing seriously and accepted and embraced the road of becoming an author, however successful. I really saw this message nearer the end of the book which I think is a very positive message to put out into the world.
This poetry collection covers a wide range of topics, for example: heartbreak, love, loss, war, peace, and healing. I think that it's a great poetry anthology but maybe the writing needs some work. It felt very simple at times when I just wanted a little more. It was a very emotional and abstract book which made it hard to picture a lot of what the poetry was about. Maybe if Campbell focused on some concrete images in her poetry it would work a little better for her readership. I did enjoy the cute art work that was scattered throughout the book by Hannah Juth.
Amy x
Firstly, I'd like to thank NetGalley, Central Avenue Publishing and Makenzie Campbell for gifting me an eARC for an honest review.
I feel like each chapter in this book got better and better. I wasn't really getting much from the first chapter but as I continued reading I felt that I could relate more to each piece. The title Nineteen is a reference to how old Campbell was when she wrote this book. Being 19 only a few years ago I could really see where Campbell was and how her poetry was important for people of that age group. When I was 19 I finally decided to take my writing seriously and accepted and embraced the road of becoming an author, however successful. I really saw this message nearer the end of the book which I think is a very positive message to put out into the world.
This poetry collection covers a wide range of topics, for example: heartbreak, love, loss, war, peace, and healing. I think that it's a great poetry anthology but maybe the writing needs some work. It felt very simple at times when I just wanted a little more. It was a very emotional and abstract book which made it hard to picture a lot of what the poetry was about. Maybe if Campbell focused on some concrete images in her poetry it would work a little better for her readership. I did enjoy the cute art work that was scattered throughout the book by Hannah Juth.
Amy x
brennaareli's review against another edition
3.0
Just an average poetry collection. Not bad but nothing stuck out.