This was SUCH a beautiful collection of poetry. As a Swiftie, seeing the art others create using Taylor's art as inspiration was truly truly amazing. Was every poem my favorite? Of course not. But the collection of these works and the emotion behind them are so gorgeous and real. HIGHLY recommend.

This book is so fun for those that are huge fans of Taylor Swift! The writing is really good and it was fun to try to figure out which song each poet was referencing. The only thing that could possibly make this better is if there was a key at the end that gave the “answers.”

I'm not the biggest poem reader but I was very interested in this collection of poems in response to Taylor Swift's songs. It was very fun to try and figure out which poems were inspired by which songs, and harder than I would have thought. There were some that really resonated with me. And I enjoyed most of them. I will be reading again (and maybe again) to try and connect the poem to the song. If you are a Swiftie who loves figuring out easter eggs you should check this out!

This was such a fun and.unique take on poetry!

If you’re a Swiftie who loves to try and decode her lyrics and find the deeper meanings then this book is for you!!

I really enjoyed it and I usually am not one to read poetry. I think the way the author combined poetry with the love of Taylor Swift lyrics will create so many new fans of poetry!

Thank you netgalley for this ARC!

I requested this thinking it would be something a little different and more directly related to Taylor Swift.

Poetry on its own can be a little difficult to understand but I can always feel the deepness of poems, if that makes sense.

The formatting was a little strange for me in terms of organization but maybe that’s just from it being on the kindle?

Wishing this author a successful pub!

This was so fun! I can't wait to pour over this collection with highlighters and pens when it is published! What an incredible idea to celebrate a lyricist with new creative works! Impressive execution as well! Swiftie will love this!

This is a really interesting premise for a poetry anthology. Over a hundred poets wrote poems based on a TS song but without saying which one or quoting lines. It’s definitely got actually good poets who write real poetry, which is going to turn off people who like the modern instagram poetry that just breaks a line into 7 lines and tells you the point. I had no idea what song most of these are based on but I am not a big Swift Fan and only casually know her songs (yes, we exist and no, it’s not because I secretly hate women). I didn’t really resonate with many of the poems but I appreciated them. I agree that the end should give a list of what poems were in response to what songs.

Here’s an excerpt from a poem I enjoyed (about s…… assault), Cocklebur by Erin Belieu.

…This is the year the girls
stop running. Insipid
tribe, now we flutter near
the building’s edge. Moms
charged with minding
aren’t bothered, smoking
outside the preschool door.
They think they survived,
and we will too. Cockleburs
riddle the grass….

I suppose it is a gift that Swift reads poetry and has taught her fans to read deeper and search for meaning, but you have to work a lot harder here. It’s not just occasional puns and Easter eggs, it’s a whole new level. It’s a very good anthology but like most, it’s best suited for reading one poem at a time and really digging into it. It’s not at all suited for reading it fast all at once to review. I would almost say it’s better suited for real poetry lovers than TS fans, but those who enjoy both might fall in love with it.

I read a digital ARC of this book for review.

This book was everything I wanted it to be. I feel so lucky to have been given an early copy. Admittedly, I received this book at a time that was a bit chaotic for me and I worried I wouldn’t give it the attention needed to enjoy it but it actually helped focus me.

One thing that stands out to me is how wrong I was that making the song connections would be easy…. While I feel confident about a handful I am full stumped on many. It is kind of a beautiful thing to see how different people pick out different nuances from different songs.

This felt like a masterclass in close reading mixed with a scavenger hunt. I enjoyed it immensely for it’s content just as much as I did for the mystery game of it all. I look forward to the physical release as I think picking out Easter eggs and connecting dots will feel more natural.

This was so fun for my swiftie loving heart! I could definitely see myself sharing this with friends and other swifties, it just made me so happy and the poetry was fantastic!

This compilation of Taylor Swift inspired poetry is not something I would normally pick up, but I loved it. The poems are beautiful and if you like to do some TSwift sleuthing you can try to make connections. I also think the cover is so beautiful. This would be perfect for younger and older Swift fans alike.

A range of poems based on Taylor Swift songs. Some are short and sweet, others a bit more intricate. I enjoyed all of these ✨

My favorites:
- Another version of us by Christian Gullette
- The bird in my mouth by Blas Falconer
- Seer (not a ghazal) by AE Stallings
- Honeycombed & Dangerous by Katie Darby Mullins
- Once by Laura Kasischke
- I go back to the past all the time by Jill Bialosky
- Whereby in reply by Natasha Saje
- Perennial by Andrea Gibson
- Struggle by Evie Shockley
- Espectacularistas by Rodrigo Toscano
- Another round by Didi Jackson
- For a friend, considering leaving by Hollie McNish
- Earth too by Elizabeth Scanlon
- Duet by Andrea Cohen
- Parking lot poem by Catherine Cohen
- Exit plans by Joan Kwon Glass
- Homeland by Tomás Q Morin
- Remembered by Stacy Pratt

*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review with my honest opinion.*

Clever idea for a book of poems! I'm not super into poetry but as a Swifite I appreciated seeing how the author incorporated the lyrics in such a meaningful way.

This was a fun read, although I think I struggled with this anthology at times. Maybe it's that when I generally read a book of poems, they feel like a complete set of works because I read one author at a time, and therefore the author has carefully curated the theme throughout the collection. This was a mishmash of themes, and as a Swiftie I was able to parse out some of the Easter Eggs, but definitely not all of them.

Some poems resonated more than others, but overall it was an enjoyable experience.

Thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for the invite to review this eARC.

Swiftie here - I appreciated the concept but we have preferred more analysis of her lyrics and less poetry.

Anytime I read poetry, it makes me remember how hard it can be to understand poetry. But I saw Taylor Swift and pounced on this arc. While I don’t “get” poetry like many other people do, I really did enjoy Invisible Strings.

This collection of poems was so lovely, and I the imagery was really impressive. I think I tried too hard to figure out what song inspired each poem instead of appreciating them for what they were. Despite this, I really enjoyed reading this collection!

As a Swiftie, I will gobble up any media inspired by or about Taylor Swift. I have a deep connection with her music (especially Folklore, Evermore, and TTPD & The Anthology). I also liked to think (as a teenager) that I could write poetry.

This collection made me realize a few things:
- I cannot write poetry
- I don’t love reading poetry but I have a deep respect for it
- I love others view for how they are connected and inspired by Taylor’s music and lyrical genius

I also love the idea that there are hidden eggs to figure out which song inspired which poem - I think it’s going to take multiple readings for me to really figure out which poems tie to which songs, but I can’t wait to re-read these poems again and again. I’m hoping that once I start finding those connections, I’m going to hear her music and think of the poems.

This is a fantastic collection piece and I think will be respected by poetry lovers and swiftness (even those that don’t love poetry).

Huge thank you to Random House for the ARC!

This is a collection of poems all inspired by Taylor Swift songs in all her eras it was so fun trying to decode which song was with which poem. But even if you aren’t a Taylor Swift fan, each poem is so strong on its own full of emotion. I do wish there was an appendix at the end that says which song each poem was inspired by.

What a perfect idea for a book. I adored this collection so much! I can't wait to give it as a gift in the future. So many people will enjoy this work.

The summary reads more like it will be about Taylor swift lyrics and the break down of what they may mean. But the text is more in depth on the analytical components and is not a fun read

I loved the premise and the structure of this book. As a true Swiftie myself, I enjoyed searching for easter eggs amidst incredible poetry. Like all poetry collections, some really spoke to me and others did not. It did feel similar to decoding Taylor’s songs. The only thing I wish is that there was some master list of the poem inspirations, where I could see if I was on the right track or not. I love that validation!