This was a great poetry book but I am not sure it being written by a male author about women sits right. I was really hesitant to review this book, especially seeing a lot of controversy about this author on social media.

As much I have loved this authors poetry in the past, it just seem so rushed and unrelatable anymore. Yet another "poetry" collection that, in my opinion, does not deserve that classification.

r.h. Sin is always a pleasure to read. I always enjoy their way with words when in any mood. Their words are sewn flawlessly together and bring me a sense of belonging and kinship with other readers. If you feel you are alone, r.h. Sin will make you feel as if you are not with this collection of poetry.

R. H. Sin in one of my favorite modern poets. This was a shorter read than previous books, but packed with just as much deep wisdom. This one really speaks to women and even any man going through an abusive, hurtful, or difficult relationship.

I think this author came at a perfect time in our literary world. It came at a time when poetry has taken on a new way of rhythm. It’s writing is simplistic but powerful in its impact. The words are so common language but finds a way to hit home. It really is a prime example of why I love the poetry being written today.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Poetry like this is what every woman needs in her life, whether you're happy in love or dealing with heartache, this book will give strength when you need it most.

Scene Thirty-three is too true. "You can't plant yourself in unhealthy relationships and expect roses to grow,"

This was an interesting volume of poetry, which is not something that I usually enjoy, but this poetry collection was very honest and brave.

I'm kind of getting into the groove of reading poetry lately... Maybe it's because there's a lot of it being published that's aimed at teenagers and young adults, maybe it's because I fancy something a little bit different. I don't know. Nevertheless, I was intrigued by this poet that had come by way - R.H Sin. Apparently, he is a very well known poet with many fans saying how his contemporary poetry is magical. I was eager to see if I agreed.
There are moments when the heart no longer wishes to feel because everything it's felt up until then has brought it nothing but anguish. In She Felt Like Feeling Nothing, r.h. Sin pursues themes of self-discovery and retrospection. With this book, the poet intends to create a safe space where women can rest their weary hearts and focus on themselves.

She Felt Like Feeling Nothing is written in the same category and style of Lang Leav and Amanda Lovelace - contemporary poetry talking about love, loss, abuse and finding yourself whilst journeying through life. People have said that this type of poetry is 'Tumblr spacing' poetry and whilst some people love it, and some people hate it, I'm not quite sure where I fit in on the scale. I don't love it... I don't hate it... I think it's ok. It's not my favourite style of poetry, I like poetry that sounds more musical, more classic. Not something that reads like a normal sentence. I like rhymes and structure. 



“she realized that wanting him
meant losing herself
she realized that she couldn't
save her own soul
because her hands were too busy
holding the hand of someone
who no longer deserved her energy”

― R.H. Sin, She Felt Like Feeling Nothing



The structure of She Felt Like Feeling Nothing is pretty straightforward, with simple writing, not punctuation and just line breaks. As with other poets like Leav and Lovelace, there are aspects in Sin's collection that will be triggering for some individuals. Sin's writing is raw and brutally honest, not shying away from the emotional turmoil of abusive relationships. 

Don't get me wrong, the poems within this collection were heartfelt, and I did actually tab quite a lot because there were loads that I could relate to, but this type of poetry doesn't intellectually stimulate me. They make feel emotional, sure... Because I've been through a lot of what contemporary poets are writing about, but I like more of a classic style of poetry. I can definitely appreciate how much work and effort and emotion go into writing a collection like this, but unfortunately, this style of writing just isn't for me. 

Disclaimer: this book was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I liked this book more than some of RH Sins others and less than the Whiskey Words volumes. I prefer his shorter poems, which make up the bulk of this book; as well as groups of poems that flow together into a short of cohesive narrative so this volume flows better together than most of his others that come out kind of disjointed. 

If you like his poetry, you'll enjoy this book.

The message was good, the poems at least most of them were not. Maybe it is just not my taste, but I prefer more substantial poetry, this book felt very underwhelming. The majority of the book were just random quotes that are worth of tumbler but not a poetry book. So 2 stars for the effort. If you're looking for quotes for your social media accounts, then that book would be good for you, if you're hoping for good poetry, then look for something else.

I've been trying to get back into poetry lately. So I was excited to give this a read. I really enjoyed it, a lot of it felt like having a conversation with a friend. this book told me so many things I needed to hear and i adored that it felt so personal to me. Although, quite a lot of the poems in this book were the same poem over and over again, just in slightly different wording. Which was annoying. But over all I liked this book and would recommend it to a friend.

This is a beautiful cover for a beautiful book.

I was initially surprised that it started out with poems that rhymed but I found it enchanting. I haven't read a poetry book that rhymes in awhile. Moving on, the prose and format of the poetry is generally the type I like to read.

Scene nineteen was by far my favourite.
"in you
are poems
that aren't meant
to be read by everyone"

This poetry captured the art of heartbreak and love. A very meaningful read.

Trigger warnings for abusive relationships.
Nicely constructed poetry but simplistic and very straightforward.
The more I read of R.H. Sin's poetry the more condescending it feels. The first poem in particular seems to have little understanding of abusive relationships and borders on victim blaming.

"the wrong love
makes the poet
want to write"

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a collection of small prose that carries across big emotions. I liked it well enough, not quite as much as I was hoping to, but it stayed in one place and didn't try to move on to any other feeling for the entire collection.

1.5 stars

This is r.h. Sin’s newest collection, and though it was slightly better than Planting Gardens in Graves, it still felt incredibly underwhelming. Once again, my biggest complaint is the repetitiveness of the subject matter. I feel like the more collections I read, the less engaged with the text I become. And I absolutely hate to feel that way because I truly believe Sin could be a good writer and feminist voice.

Rehashing the same topic does not do justice to what skill he might have as a writer, and it overshadows the way he is trying to capture complex emotions in such a short space. I am feeling like less and less heart and substance is being put into these words. His use of the short, simple poems or phrases is feeling even more forced and random—it is not contributing to whatever sincerity or impact he is attempting to convey.

This time around, Sin put in some connection between some of his poems, making a bit of a story out of them. While I absolutely love that idea, the only problem with it was the fact that every poem is essentially the same, just worded differently. In fact, that was the case for the entire collection. The more I read his work, the worse my opinion becomes—mainly because of the predictability subject-wise—but also because it comes across as patronizing and self-absorbed.

While reading his work, I always come to some point where I feel like he’s treating us more like objects or—dare I say it—”mansplaining” our emotions, and even what it’s like to be a woman, to us. These poems feel less like speaking up to empower women and more like Sin bragging about the fact that he thinks he is the best man/partner in the world because he is supposedly the only one who understands absolutely everything about women.

I realize that my reviews of his collections are getting extremely repetitive, but they are reflecting the exact same feeling I’m getting from his work. It is the same condescending, somewhat contradicting, and occasionally crude musings on the same topics in every single collection. He needs to be more unique. We need more of the originality that I believe he could be capable of giving. I am interested in reading his Whisky, Words, and a Shovel trilogy of poetry collections, but going forward, I am not sure that the chance of me picking up any of his future works will be particularly high.

I have always been a fan of Sin, so I was really excited to get started on this one. As always, this one didn't disappoint too. The book mainly touches on heartbreaks and the strength that we need to get out of toxic relationships. Although the themes are rather repetitive, I found it acceptable as I'm the kind who savours poetry slowly. I was really connected with some of the pieces - those are the ones worth bookmarking and reading again and again. That being said, it would've been even better if more themes and language play were explored.

scene thirty-eight really struck me

"the rain falls from within
overflowing internally
i'm drowning, slowly consumed
by the sadness of it all
and somehow living in this moment
feels like dying all the same"

Reading this felt like
going through a series of
poorly written and
equally poorly edited
self-help books
full of quotes that leave readers
e m p t y - h a n d e d .

In all honesty,
I found more entertainment
in the 1-star reviews
of this book
than the book itself.
If I were tasked to rename this heap
of garbage, I'd call it:
She Felt Like
W r i t i n g
N o t h i n g ..

A collection of poems about relationships and heartbreak. Sin’s poetry was enjoyable enough but I didn’t feel any real connection to any of it and not one really spoke to me. This is my second collection of this author’s work I’ve read and while I enjoyed the last one I read this one felt a bit lacking. It had a repetitive feel to it and was hard for me to disappear into. I know many fans of his work and will definitely let them know this is out but I’m not really going to be pushing it either.

I read the first few pages and went straight to amazon to put the actual paperback on my wishlist, cause I need this at home.

I'm not saying it's the best and most original stuff I ever read, but I loved it and it made me feel a lot of things. I can't wait to re-read this over and over again.

this was a beautiful collection of poems that were inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. i enjoyed this a lot more than i was expecting -however towards the end, the message felt repetitive and the writing style empty which resulted in the 3 stars. regardless i did gain some beautiful quotes to commit to memory and feel refreshed nonetheless.