Review: Far From The Shallow

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Leave a comment

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Rating: ★★★★

I received a copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.

The thing I love most about poetry is how personal it can be. This collection was the epitome of that. I could tell that every poem came from the heart.

I really liked the water theme that was woven throughout the poems. It made the collection very cohesive.

The end included a note from the author that further explained the meaning behind the collection. The author’s note really helped bring the collection full circle.

My one critique is that I would have liked to see the poems divided into sections. A lot of poetry collections, especially ones centering around trauma and healing, often use sections to help guide the reader through their journey. The poems clearly told a story and sections (perhaps one dealing with water) would have elevated the book even more.

I loved a lot of the poems. Here is a list of the ones that really stood out to me:

Lilac Notes (pg. 12)
Needle and Thread (pg. 21)
Peace in the Rain (pg. 24)
Blooming (pg. 32)
My Guardian Angel (pg. 34)
Brave (pg. 56)
Lost Girl (pg. 72)
Recollections of Unlearning (pg. 75)
Natural Love (pg. 80)
Irreplaceable (pg. 88)
Abandoned (pg. 99)
You’re Not Alone (pg. 102)
Write Your Way (pg. 105)
Be Mindful (pg. 110)
Her Love (pg. 112)
Bouquet (pg. 120)
Break Free (pg. 125)
A Bright Girl (pg. 156)
Nostalgia (pg. 159)
A Rare Soul (pg. 166)
Peace (pg. 171)
Dreamer (pg. 189)
Moonflower (pg. 193)
Dear Gentle Soul (pg. 202)

Overall, this was a powerful poetry collection!

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Review: Cracked Marble

June 4, 2020Leave a comment

Rating: ★★★★★

I received a copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This was such an emotional poetry collection!

This collection is focused on heartbreak and healing and the author just pours her heart on every page. Books like this is why I love poetry. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s unfiltered. It’s emotion on a page. I can tell that every poem came from deep inside her.

There is also a good mix of prose in the collection which I loved. The prose was just as strong as the poems and added variety to the book.

Some of my favorite pieces were:

East Coast (pg 23)
Grievance (pg 43)
For the people who fall in love with potential (pg 59)
Past me (pg 106)
You have what it takes (pg 110)
On behalf of him (pg 111)
Re-connect (pg 142)

I also loved that she made the reader a part of the book. At the end she has a little note to the reader where she describes the book being a conversation. I found that to be a really nice touch and made me feel really connected to the poems.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of poetry and prose. If you are looking for a poetry book that packs an emotional punch, then read this one!

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Review: The Reluctant Healer

October 30, 20183 Comments

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Rating: ★★★★

I received this book for free from Smith Publicity in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a pleasant surprise. When I was offered this book to review, I have to admit that I was a bit hesitant because of the healing aspect of the book. I decided to give it a chance since it is about a lawyer and I am currently in law school.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the first third of the book. It started off a little slow and I didn’t know what direction the book was going to go. It wasn’t until Will takes a leave of absence from his law firm that things really picked up and got exciting.

As a law student I LOVED the legal aspects of the book. I loved that it was written as a Memorandum. I loved how it showed him going to court and the opinion at the end. Since the author is a lawyer it was all very authentic. I even saw some of the things I am learning about in school (like failure to state a cause of action and references to Learned Hand).

As for the healing aspect of the book, it was interesting. I still don’t know what to think about it all, but it did provide a lot of food for thought.

Character-wise, I wasn’t the biggest fan of Erica. At times she bothered me a lot because of her attitude. But on the other hand I loved Will. I loved seeing his journey and how he grew throughout the book.

Overall, this was a different, yet intriguing read.