The Rose that Blooms in the Night is a collection of poems involving love, self love and current states of the world. I was hooked from the very beginning and found my self relating to so many of the prose. I feel like the writer put into words what I couldn't say before. I found myself saying “yes” and agreeing with her constantly. I really wish I had a physical copy so I could have annotated it. I will buy it myself when it comes out!

I was intrigued by the illustrations and could tell they related to what she was discussing about. The illustrations were simple and I think it was a good choice because it didn’t take away the spotlight from the poetry collection.

This book is about 200 pages filled with prose and beautiful illustrations. However, I did find that some of the prose was quite repetitive. I’m not sure if it was meant to be like that to reinforce and finalize a feeling, or something else. Also, some parts felt like I have read them before or were cheesy.

When it comes to the topics, I truly believe they’re important to discuss. Loving yourself first before you love others. Likes and shares from social media won’t matter at the end. There was also some prose that had a feminist approach.

This author really poured herself into this collection and I really appreciate it! My rating is of 4/5.

This review is also place on Instagram @lili.reads_

A big thank-you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for giving me a copy of this book for an unbiased review.

1.5, rounded up to 2 - It was okay, but I did not enjoy it.

I had two major issues with this book. First, it contributed no ideas that I had not heard before. Second, it read like an extended Tumblr post.

These are two examples of poems that are within the book:

"Let Go
Sometimes you don't realize
What you are holding on to
Until you let it go"

"'Why do relationships fall apart?' he asked.
'Expectations,' she replied. "

I appreciate that the author is pouring her heart out onto these pages, and I do not want to be too critical as a result. But this book simply failed to move me. I wanted something that might rip me out of my reality, flip my world into its head, shred me inside. Instead, I got some feel-good reminders to love myself. I appreciated the illustrations and the message, but I could not connect to the writing.

I read this collection of poems in one sitting - it was comforting and thoughtful, while at the same time being haunting and truthful. I liked the way that Allie conveyed the sentiments around love, passion and learning to be oneself. It helped me acknowledge some truths that I had not yet put into words - things that I want to tell my daughter and my son in the future, the struggle that I have justifying social media sometimes, what it means to come out of my comfort zone and empowering myself... Allie has expressed powerful ideas in beautiful verses. I particularly liked her interpretation of being alone and the 'nostalgia for now'.

The only thing I would improve is rearranging the poems about social media into a separate section. Between all the other themes, they seem separate sometimes and break the flow a little. But that does not mean that they do not add to the overall message - they absolutely do and I appreciate their presence very much.

I look forward to going back to this collection in the future. I'm thankful to the publisher and author for providing me with an advanced reader copy via NetGalley. It has been a pleasure reading the poems and engaging in deeper thinking - exactly what I envision poetry to help me with. :)

On a quick note - the visuals are absolutely stunning! I loved the simplicity of the design. It was a feast for my eyes.

"If you want to know how we are treating our world, look at how we are treating our women."

I enjoyed this collection of poetry by Allie Michelle quite a bit. There was something magical about the way she writes and describes things. It was magical and felt a bit like riddles, the way a fortune teller tells you about your future, it's the same way that Allie writes these poems, and it is mesmerizing.

I enjoyed the poems the farther into the book I read, getting more and more used to the styling of them and getting used to her voice. The illustrations in the book were lovely as well, they played well into keeping the mood steady.

I also very much enjoyed the continued themes through this book of roses, wolves, etc. I always enjoy a call back to a previous chapter, book, or poem.

An enjoyable read - poetry is something that either affects you or doesn't. I found that some of the poems were had more of an effect on me than others however I would recommend to those who enjoy the genre.

I loved this book of poetry.
I found myself highlighting passages or committing to memory a certain prose.

It was so real and beautiful and relatable in such a simplistic and sometimes obvious way.
The kind of poem you would read and think to yourself... of course, how has no one said that before, Ive felt that way so often.

Definitely a book that will stay with you

“Every experience that happens to us is simply an experience. It is the meaning we create from the experience that stays with us for a lifetime...” This is a very calm poetry book about self-discovery, self-healing and self-awareness. I especially loved the poems associating human emotions through nature. I just wished the second part of the book offered more than just inspiring quotes, because I truly enjoyed the first half more than the second. The experience of reading it was a nice one, it is a very easy and cozy read. All in all I will give the author another chance for sure. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

"If you want to know how we are treating our world
Look to know we are treating our women
//Mother Earth//"

Wooooooooow! Allie Michelle literally did that! She literally reached to my soul, grabbed it by her fists and caressed it with her honest lines about self-love, acceptance, forgiveness, healing, insecurities, social media, family and love.

Each poem exploring its theme has an individualistic approach and by that I mean, every poem written until now has another or a couple more pieces written by different individuals in their own way, sometimes, the same way but in different styles. Even though the themes on which the poems are based on are common, the way Allie has penned them is completely unprecedented or at least I thought so. The imagery, metaphors, style and everything felt new to me! This collection of poems and prose is something to read and reflect upon. All her lines linger within you after you finish reading them.

I feel so sorry that I wasn't able to finish this in one night. This turned about to be the book I needed. Truly inspirational and affirming! She literally did that! Allie is truly a writer I am going to look upon from now. Her words are so freakin' strong! I can go on and on about this book! I can still feel her words racing through my mind! I haven't read her book, 'Explorations of a Cosmic Soul' (Aye, before you judge me I have been living under a rock and that rock was highschool. I am just getting done with high school, I have a lot to catch up on) so, I will be reading it soon and I am already excited for it!

Definitely, I'll be re-reading this for years to come and one day, I hope soon, I'll hold this book in hand with a different perspective: full of self-love, acceptance, healed in the state of wholeness and let it speak to me, in a whole new manner.

Recommended: Abso-fuckin-lutely YES!

The Rose That Blooms in the Night is a collection of poems and prose that is virtually guarenteed to hit a note with the reader. The book is emotive and affirming, with a recurring theme of self-acceptance. The author's background in wellness and healing, is evident.

I found myself bookmarking several pages, and copied many lines that spoke to me into a notebook I keep of quotes, poems, sayings that I love. This is a book that I'll re-read. I highly recommend it!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for allowing me to review a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

<i> When people ask me where I am from
I always reply, "Earth"
I do not separate myself
Based on invisible lines drawn in dirt
I celebrate diversity
But do not let it divide
We're all students in life's university
And bleed the same color inside</i>

I highly enjoyed reading this collection of poetry. I found this collection could be read many times during a person's lifetime. There are many passages that I found that spoke to me personally, and I know other passages would speak to others personally. The collection mainly focuses on moments of life; the good, the bad, and all the in-between times of a human being. There are many great inspirational messages sprinkled within the entire book.

I got this on a whim hoping it would help me get over my current reading slump, and it did so much more. I loved this book.

This is a poetry collection that touches on many topics like love, loss, social media, family, growth and forgiveness, but most importantly it explores self-love and healing and that is why I think everyone should read this. I know some people are not going to enjoy this book as much because the poetry is Tumblr ish but it was exactly what I needed. This book made me reflect and forgive myself, it made me realize that sometimes it is okay to put yourself first and let go.

I truly cannot explain what this book made me feel, and maybe my rating is biased but I needed this book. I needed to read these words. This book is beautiful and inspirational, it pushes you to enjoy the moment and to forgive yourself and others. It includes beautiful simple images that are open to interpretation and give the book a nice touch. My only critique would be that I could not find an order in the poems, she talks about love, then loss, then social media, then love again and so on. Maybe it makes sense for the author but to me it seemed a little all over the place.

Overall, as you can see, I loved this book. I think everyone should read it because everyone is going to be able to identify to some of the aspects she explores. I cannot wait for the book to come out so that I can buy a physical copy, and I would definitely keep an eye on whatever the author writes next.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for giving me the chance to read this.

I wanted to like this book. This is poetry I usually like, but it didn’t hit my heart or resonate with me at all. I loved the imagery and the poem about puzzle pieces.

Look, I wasn't ready for this...maybe I was, but here's the thing; Allie Michelle succeeded in making me feel. Her words, some lyrical, others full of reflection and downright unapologetic ignited feelings in me that I worked so hard to calm or cast aside.
With pieces like 'Home' she reminds you that your mind could either be heaven or hell, so you'd better guard it. When you come across a piece like "Grief" in just five sentences she brings you to your knees in pain. Some pieces are light, witty and others pack a punch.
What I know for sure is that in reading this collection, you may shed a tear or two, laugh a little or a lot but mostly you'll reminisce on memories...experiences so close to your heart you'll not help but be moved.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.