This is a dark collection of poems that covers topics such as death and loss, pain, violence, magic and love and relationships. Chloe N. Clark writes with a raw honesty; her poems are full of emotions that range from love to anger and everything in between. She has a very unique style, which serves to make these poems powerful and hard-hitting in places.
There were some poems in this collection that I couldn’t connect with and others that were so steeped in symbolism and metaphor that I found it very hard to understand what her message was. However, many of the poems did resonate with me and I enjoyed the fact that some were very surreal and made me think. I also liked how some of the poems were written in the traditional style with stanzas, yet others were written almost like prose. This wide diversity in the poems made the volume as a whole more pleasurable to read.
Overall, I would recommend this book if you enjoy modern poetry; however, the subject matter can be dark in places so if you want something full of joy and happiness, perhaps steer clear. But if you want poetry that is raw, with genuine emotion and an aching beauty, this book will satisfy you many times over.
Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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