Disclaimer: I'm not a Swiftie. I just enjoy poetry. This book was intriguing so I was excited to give it a try. Even without being super familiar with Taylor Swift's songs, I enjoyed the poems.

“Invisible Strings” is a collection of 113 poems inspired by Taylor Swift songs. I’ve been a fan of Taylor Swift since debut and I’ve been trying to get more into poetry, so this book felt perfect for me!

Like with any anthology, there were poems that I really loved and others that weren’t for me.
One thing I really enjoyed about this collection is that there is a section at the end where each author talks about their poem and the process behind it. As someone who has just started reading poetry, I found that this made it much easier to try to understand the poems.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for the advanced copy of this book!
Pub date: 12/03/24

So turns out that maybe I don't like poetry and I just like Taylor Swift...either that or I just lacked the poetic knowledge to fully grasp it all.

I was really intrigued by this book as a avid Swiftie. I thought the concept sounded super interesting and different than any other book out there. I was even more into it after reading the Introduction setting up how the book came to be. It was filled with examples of Taylor's hidden easter eggs and how she pulls from poetry history.

And while I fully understand the 'easter egg' hunt game that appeals to the Swiftie realm, I think that not knowing which songs inspired each poem was a miss. When she has 274 songs, that have very similar connections - it was difficult to draw the comparisons.

As someone who requested this for her love of Taylor, in hopes to gain a better appreciation for other poetry - it was honestly hard to decipher all the poems. I was thinking too hard about what song it could be about vs really digesting the poem and appreciating it.

I don't want to give this a bad rating as it would be a disservice to the poets that gave their time and poured their feelings into their pieces. Maybe I can appreciate it more when/if the super sleuth fans determine the song to poem breakdown...

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing - Ballantine for providing me the ARC for this book.

3.5 rounded to 4 stars. I enjoyed this overall, and enjoyed people’s take on the emotions and feelings that Taylor’s songs gave them to drive their poetry. I enjoyed the last section where they talked more about why they wrote the poems and the feelings behind it.

I enjoyed this book. I really liked the concept of having multiple people come together and do an anthology of poetry. My one critic is that I felt like this was a little too long. I think this could have been done in two smaller collections or volumes.

While I am a certified Swiftie and English Literature major, I found this book to be a bit challenging and dense at times. It’s been enjoyable to read and I’ve liked trying to guess the song.

Thank you Kristie Frederick Daugherty and Netgalley, for the e-arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

This was a quick and fast read. I really enjoyed reading this and seeing all the easter eggs and nods to Swift's music. If you are a Swiftie, this is a must read!

...Are you ready for it?
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from Netgalley, thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity!!
I am a Swifte and a poetry lover so of course this was a must read for me! It is beautifully written and full of fun easter eggs that will keep Swifties eager to figure out which song it is based on!
This is perfect for Swiftes and poetry enthusiasts and just in time for the holidays!
An enchanting read that will leave readers knowing each poem all too well!

As a hardcore Taylor swift fan, I absolutely loved this book! All of these poems are so perfect. I loved how they each went with a different song. This is the perfect book for Swifties!

I really enjoyed this book and will be purchasing it for my library. Even if you’re not familiar with Taylor Swift songs the poems stand on their own. I feel that teachers could create fun and engaging activities using this book and I personally want to revisit it to see if I can pair the poem to some of the songs. I’m not going to lie, I definitely got stumped on a few. I hope to see this book take off on Booktok and have fellow Swifties dig into the poems.

I forgot how much I truly enjoy poems until I deep dived into this book. Taylor Swift is very much the modern day Bob Dylan with her words and weaving the tapestry of her stories together. I loved reading each poem that was inspired by Swift.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copy!

This is a great book for anyone who loves poetry and enjoys Taylor Swift’s magical lyrics. I wanted to take my time with this book and ended up devouring it in a couple of days.

Invisible Strings is an anthology that masterfully intertwines poetry with the evocative lyrics of Taylor Swift. Each poem is a reflection and conversation with Swift's work, offering fresh perspectives and profound insights. It's also a fun adventure for fans to figure out which song relates to each poem.

What a fun concept! These poems are bursting with emotion, and I just adore the premise and the way execution of all these poets coming together with the inspiration of Taylor Swift, and it was fun to try and guess what songs inspired the poems

This anthology had me feeling all the feelings. Through every poem I could feel the authors emotions pouring through. I am Swiftie at heart and these poems were a beautiful addition to her music.

I did not receive any compensation for this review of an advance reader copy.

All Swifties will like this! I was enthralled with the poems and thought the anthology was a creative undertaking. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

What an adorable premise for a book! This is a must for any Swiftie who collects her memorabilia like they're infinity stones. If you're not a fan of her but a lover of poetry who possesses an open mind, this poem anthology might also be for you!
Now, for a pretty large admission- I am generally not an avid consumer of poetry. I've had to read my fair share and understand pentameter for a few scattered classes here and there, but as a 32 year old- it's just not for me. I can respect the classics for being the innovative geniuses that they are, but I'll likely never seek out poetry books again.
Some poems were great, some were lackluster. Some I hated, some I loved. There were 113, so is that so hard to believe? I likely won't remember too many of these or take them with me outside of this review- but this book was fun. A quick read, and a downright blast to attempt to pinpoint the lyrical inspiration or each poem, Old and new Swifties, those who have been inspired by her lyrics or used her tracks to overcome some hard part of life- this one's for you.
Thank you so much to the publisher for allowing me the eARC!

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This collection was everything!💖 Each poem felt like it was written with the heart and soul of a Taylor Swift album, and I had SO much fun trying to guess which poems were inspired by each era 🎶. From the fearless highs to the folklore vibes, every page had that perfect blend of raw, lyrical, and relatable emotion. 🌷💫

The writers in this collection are insanely talented! Their words felt deeply personal, and you could feel the vulnerability between the lines. It’s like reading little pieces of their hearts. 📝💕 Every poem left me reflecting on my own life in a way that felt so real—the perfect balance of complexity and inspiration.

If you’re a Swiftie like me, you’ll adore how much this collection feels like a poetic homage to T-Swift herself! 🌟 Such an inspiring read!

A must-read for anyone who loves lyrical, emotional poetry that speaks to the soul. ✨

Well, I simultaneously enjoyed this one and also feel like I didn’t fully understand everything. Poetry, unless it’s pretty explicit feels too complex for me.

I am looking forward to seeing all the Swifties dive into this one and figuring out which song each author is writing about.

Thx to the publisher for an eARC.

'Invisible Strings' is a very fun concept that I have no doubt that Swifties will devour. There's a perfect amount of playfulness and depth to the poems. Easter eggs are an art form here, just as Taylor herself would want.