Before reading this poem collection, I was promised magic. I think I found it, though it was not what I thought it would be. I perceived the poems to be a lot about self-love and about how to see the positive in every situation, especially in the negative ones. I liked this aspect of the book. I found some poems to be quite obvious and hence, at the end of the book I cannot remember any poems specifically. But the fact that it is sometimes stating the obvious can be nice as it reminds you of the essential, especially when written so poetically. However, maybe because of that, I had a hard time focusing on the poems; my mind often wandered even though my eyes were reading, and I often stopped the book to do something else. Moreover, I couldn’t always relate with the poems which made it more difficult to feel the words. I would recommend this book to people who have experienced difficult times, especially heartbreak.

Thank You Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Let me start by saying that this book is absolutely magical and a delight to read. Beau Taplin's writing left my heart feeling full. The collection was beautifully written, captivating, and easily relatable. It covers a range of topics such as self- acceptance, self- discovery, healing, finding the magic in the little things.

I will definitely be picking up a copy and look forward to read more from the author.

However, I feel like the poetry could have been better organized.

Review also posted to my Goodreads account.

The book is a collection of raw poetry, the kind that speaks to the soul and makes you reflect. This pond of poems provides an entire worldview of life and love.
Following the themes of love and self-realisation, along with so many undertones, it stands out as one of the refined poetry collections. But there is still that essence of vulnerability and uncertainty in this pure form, hence it is also somewhat raw and direct.
If you do decide to read this, and I highly recommend that you do, read these poems – “True Fulfilment”, “As Neatly as Novels” and “The Mighty Oak”. These three were my very favourites.
Every damn poem is worth saving. A gentle reminder of life lessons. Something you can frame and look at every day for hope and for inspiration. The author said so in his acknowledgements and I agree, this book is the kind where you mark the pages and highlight the paragraphs; the kind that advances through generations.

Very moving poems that kept my heart warm as I read the book. It was a very pleasant read. I enjoyed every poem and learned about every topic the author wrote in his book.

This poetry collection is like a balm for the heart. I loved the message of self-love and self-healing present in these poems. My only criticism would be that I would have wanted the poems to have a bit more complexity to them. Although they were well-written and easy to read, I found them to be at times a bit too simplistic. Other than that though, I enjoyed this collection.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Beau Taplins poetry is utterly captivating and reaches out to you through every poem. This book was so beautifully written and I connected with it from the very first poem. I felt the poems were so relatable and understandable and I found myself going back and re-reading someone them again and again.

These poems speak to you and tell you you are as unique to the world around you as the world around you is to you and to embrace your uniqueness.

I want to thank Netgalley, Beau Taplin, and Andrews Mcmeel Publishing for this ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

At the first few poems of this book it doesn't make me feel anything. But at the later parts, I slowly find it relatable, and I feel like it speak to my soul. It is so raw, honest, and blunt. Even so, there are so many beautiful metaphors in this and I got impressed on how the author strings those metaphors and words together to make a fascinating proses and poems. It deeply talks about sensitive topics, including break-ups, mental health, grief, and self-love. Reading some part of it makes me sad but there are also some inspiring part where you want to be a better version of yourself. And I loved that!

Over all this was a good collection of poetry. In the forward the author urges the reader to fall down the rabbit hole into the collection, but it felt more rooted in reality than wonderland for me. A couple of the poems really pulled at my heart strings, specifically those on lost love and depression. Throughout my reading experience I kept thinking to myself that this book would be great as a resource for bibliomancy (flipping to a random page and seeking oracle guidance;) each poem was vague enough that you could journal on how it relates to your own life effectively. It felt very much like scrolling through someones instagram feed, especially with the images sprinkled throughout (that didn't make much sense to me.)

I was already familiar with the author, which is why I downloaded this book. All and all it was an enjoyable and quick read, but it very much follows the "tumblr poetry" style which, at this point, has grown a bit tired for my personal taste. There were still a few texts that resonated with me, but nothing I think will be memorable enough that I'll find myself thinking of it at a later date. Still, if someone asked me whether or not they should read this book my answer would definitely be a yes! Just because it wasn't my favourite doesn't mean someone else won't enjoy it a lot more!

Beau is one of my favourite poetry writers, and this collection did not disappoint. Definitely another favourite collection and I will be buying a hard copy

Here at Dawn by Beau Taplin is an artistic and honest expression about coming to terms with loving oneself and others as well as self-discovery. Each poem has soft and empowering messages. I've found, while reading, that many were on the bland side of self-love. Not much was breakthrough for me. I did however have a few standout gems that had a combination of colorful imagery, emotion, and eroticism that inspired me, such as A Slight Morning Fog, The First Language, and Lilith. This collection also has somewhat religious undertones in case that is something you do or do not enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy.

Unfortunately, this one fell flat for me. I love Beau Taplin's previous collections and was very excited about this one but I felt not connection to Here at Dawn. While there certainly is some beautiful writing, this felt like reading stale self-help pieces in poetic form.

Beau Taplin knows the beautiful art of words. I’ve read his entire back catalogue, so I was eager to check this book out when I saw it available. His work is personal yet relatable, heartbreaking and real yet his words are inspiring.

Poet Beau Taplin proves to be a literary voice worth considering, and I appreciate the range of works collected in this volume. Many thanks to the publisher for an advance review copy, from which I offer this unbiased review.

As I was reading this book, I soon began to search more about the author and other books he has already published. I really enjoyed this poetry collection, it's as if the poems spoke to me in such a specific way. Rating: 4/5 stars.

Absolutely gorgeous. I am very impressed. I usually only like a couple of poems but here I loved all of them. Everything is written with so much meaning and attention, it’s amazing. I will buy the printed version of the book. I 100% would recommend.

3.5
I liked this collection more than one of Taplin's previous works, Bloom. In saying that there were a few poems that were a little average, which you will find in any collection, however i feel the average outweighed the memorable. There are only a couple of phrases and poems that stood out to me and while i greatly enjoyed the collection, i didnt leave it feeling as inspired or moved as i would have liked, or was used to from other authors of simillar styles. Taplin is still a great poet to read and learn from, there is much to enjoy and id recommend his works to readers just starting to get into poetry as I fund them to be a bit more of a lighter read.

An uplifting and overall positive poetry collection focused on life lessons that are absolutely inspiring. I was very blessed by this collection not just because it was relatable, but because the poems enlighten me of ways to be a better person. The poems were able to shift my paradigm on difficult situations in life which I think is very helpful for everyone.

There were also many poems about love and they were all so beautiful. They could bring me to a place of healing and realization that the past are just lessons and memories but the future is for us to determine what we want in life.

Definitely recommending this poetry book to everyone in need of direction in life. This will help guide you through many obstacles and self-hindrances.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Name: Here at Dawn
Poet: Beau Taplin
Genre: Poetry, Love, Life
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Here at Dawn is a marvelous collection of poetry. The poetries at mesmerizing and they have a certain kind of magic in them which pushes us to seek beauty in the most simple things.
His words are simple yet so profoundly meaningful. He seeks to address to the magic within us. Every poem of his is beautiful in its own way. Some were relatable, while some were heartbreaking. The way he used words is unique and original.
I just loved the way it flowed, with sharp turns, but a smooth ride. I especially enjoyed the quotes along with the beautiful illustrations in between the pages. This book of poetry is one of those which will make you fall in love with poetry once again. Can't help but recommend this amazing book to all the lovers of poetry.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC!

I requested this book because I really needed to read something inspiring. Something that made me want to see beauty in this world. These poems are so beautiful. They truly made me feel better in many ways... But I feel like I've already read other similar works before, and I was hoping to feel something different this time. That's the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars, but it's just a personal opinion... Oh, and the graphic work is absolutely stunning!