an inclusive introduction to queer poetry, with such a lovely range of voices, be it classic or modern. some of my favourite poets or poems were incluan inclusive introduction to queer poetry, with such a lovely range of voices, be it classic or modern. some of my favourite poets or poems were included, but it was also the perfect occasion for me to discover new favourites ...more
I truly believe this collection could not have been published at a better time. after having had a difficult year when it comes to my mental health, II truly believe this collection could not have been published at a better time. after having had a difficult year when it comes to my mental health, I needed to read these poems and end 2021 feeling seen (4.5)...more
this was such a quiet poetry collection, and yet it felt like a punch in my heart. I felt like every single poem had been written as a secret message this was such a quiet poetry collection, and yet it felt like a punch in my heart. I felt like every single poem had been written as a secret message just for me. it felt intimate, as if a friend was speaking to me, telling me that everything is going to be okay. (4.5)
Joy and hope are possible because this season is not your whole story....more
such a lovely queer poetry collection! I love that there's a glossary of Scottish folklore at the back, it makes it so easy to know exactly what each such a lovely queer poetry collection! I love that there's a glossary of Scottish folklore at the back, it makes it so easy to know exactly what each poem refers to!...more
the audiobook—narrated by the author—is absolutely amazing! the story was really touching and really relatable when it comes to friendship breakups anthe audiobook—narrated by the author—is absolutely amazing! the story was really touching and really relatable when it comes to friendship breakups and doubting your worth because of the way your sibling treats you. and the writing was beautiful! (3.85)...more
I honestly don't know how I feel about this memoir. I recognise that this books is so important for many first nation queer people, and I also recogniI honestly don't know how I feel about this memoir. I recognise that this books is so important for many first nation queer people, and I also recognise that some of these essays were really powerful, but I think it's one of those books I'm not going to rate. I mean, this memoir is so personal and raw, I don't know how I could give it a rating. it wouldn't feel right. but I also think it's one of those books I should have read with my own eyes and not listen to it. because I felt disconnected. this is really a case of it's not the book in itself, it's the medium that wasn't right for me.
thank you libro.fm and Penguin Canada for the audio listening copy...more
I finished reading this poetry collection with a smile on my face. I felt such a sense of calmness. reading this coll“you are the sum of your loving.”
I finished reading this poetry collection with a smile on my face. I felt such a sense of calmness. reading this collection felt very personal, as if someone had put into words and on papers some of my feelings. it made my experience even more pleasant.
this collection read so easily, not because the writing is too simplistic, but because every poem felt relatable in its own way. there was always something I could identify with or understand. by the end, it felt like conversing with a friend about life, sharing different opinions and experiences.
I have to say, the poems about outgrowing people were some of my favourites. but honestly, each part of this collection added something and had its purpose.I'm glad the author reached out to me and asked me if I wanted to read and review her poetry collection, because I had a lovely time!...more
this small poetry collection made me happy, sad, and angry at the same time. it touched me in a way only poetry does. not only does it talk about polithis small poetry collection made me happy, sad, and angry at the same time. it touched me in a way only poetry does. not only does it talk about police brutality against Black people, but it also deals with the violence queer Black women experience on a daily basis. I loved that the author took the time at the end to explain all the different references she used in her poems, it made some of them even more impactful!...more
I went with listening to the audiobook and following with my physical copy and it made for an incredible experience! this was such a beautiful story aI went with listening to the audiobook and following with my physical copy and it made for an incredible experience! this was such a beautiful story about discovery and self-love! (4.25)...more
I feel like I've just been hugged by the softest blanket. but I also feel as if someone took a part of my heart and transcribed it in these pages (4.5I feel like I've just been hugged by the softest blanket. but I also feel as if someone took a part of my heart and transcribed it in these pages (4.5)...more
probably one of my favourite poetry collections I've read by Amanda Lovelace! I loved how this one was so body positive, but also talks about what it probably one of my favourite poetry collections I've read by Amanda Lovelace! I loved how this one was so body positive, but also talks about what it means to truly be a feminist, what it means to live in a world with so much misogyny. I loved the poems about the godmother, it shows such a healthy motherly relationship. truly a beautiful collection! (4.25)...more
some of the poems made me feel nothing (and went over my head) but those that did make me feel something...they made me feel everything. I'm particulasome of the poems made me feel nothing (and went over my head) but those that did make me feel something...they made me feel everything. I'm particularly thinking about Lady Lazarus, The Moon and the Yew Tree, Years, Poppies in July, and finally, Edge. these are some of the most beautiful poems I read....more
it's never easy to read something so personal, to read something so raw and honest. but it's worth it. this poetry collection is brutal, but it is theit's never easy to read something so personal, to read something so raw and honest. but it's worth it. this poetry collection is brutal, but it is the truth. I cannot imagine the strength it must have taken to write these poems, but I can tell you these poems deserved to be written, deserved to be read. (4.5)
it's a tough one to read at times, but it's worth your time. it's a reminder to know your worth, know you're enough, and fuck everybody who thinks or it's a tough one to read at times, but it's worth your time. it's a reminder to know your worth, know you're enough, and fuck everybody who thinks or says otherwise. (4.25)
You know when you're feeling a bit sad and not really in the mood to read? Well, that's when you need to pick up this adorable book. It's both funny aYou know when you're feeling a bit sad and not really in the mood to read? Well, that's when you need to pick up this adorable book. It's both funny and relatable. I couldn't stop myself from laughing at pretty every poem. It makes you feel understand and laugh at the same time, I don't know what else you can possibly need. It was just such a good time! I really liked that there were cat pictures, made the entire experience even more enjoyable (who doesn't like cat pics???????? I need to know for science)....more
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