There were a few really good poems but the other ones felt almost like a quote you would see on an instagram caption or on tumblr. I thank the author for being brave and telling her story and gives us some beautiful poems in which she poured her heart into, but the book didn’t resonate with me. I almost felt like there were just sentences that were broken so they seemed like verses. So you could say I was disappointed but in the end a found a couple of good poems.

in time
even the sharpest thorns
will become soft.


What a beautifully written poetry collection, with gorgeous drawings too! I haven’t read a poetry collection in possibly ever, and this was a great glimpse at the modern poetry we’re getting from great minds today.

I thought the book was beautifully constructed, and the last part (Heal) was my favorite. The heartbreak parts were occasionally truly hard to read, but I am grateful to the author for including them as they really made me feel something.

I’d be interested in reading more from this author, and I don’t think she gives herself enough credit when she says (in the introduction) that she cannot write fiction. I would LOVE to see a poetic piece of fiction from her… maybe a novel told in verse?

All in all, a beautiful, heartbreaking read that I would love to have on my shelf as well. Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC copy.

Would recommend for: I’ve only glimpsed at Rupi Kaur’s writing in bookstores, but I have a feeling you might enjoy this if you like her poetry!

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC!

Beautiful poems. I liked her writing style. But I must say, it's too similar to other poetry books I've read recently. For many times I had the feeling I've read this before, in other words. I was kinda hoping to find something new in Soft Thorns, so that's the reason I'm only giving it 3 stars. But honestly, it's a good book.