This was such a lovely book. It was beautiful to read about someone's experience during the pandemic and how it affected her and also gave her space to work through things that had clearly been in her soul for so long. I think there was something about her writing that felt like I was transported to her porch in this idyllic area even though I live in the dusty desert. I also really enjoyed the author's voice and found it to be friendly and honest.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this read.

"Perhaps lizard, spider, and Great Horned Owl check in on me--my life turned inward--while I check them out."

This comforting collection of contemporary poetry is delightful and cozy. With no disrespect to Carter or her experiences, or the grief she endured, I suggest that you don't approach this as "COVID-era poetry." Its focus on ecological themes of connection and beauty go far beyond reminders of painful years, instead lifting up the peace of solitude-without-solitude in nature. I appreciated the recurring companions who came back around to visit every few poems - especially the black bears.

This is a volume for the porch-sitters, the window-gazers, the barefoot-walkers. This is a volume for the ones who stand outside in syrupy sunsets as "the evening stands still, waits for the day to die." This is a volume for those of us who share our teacups with dragonflies.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Querencia Press for sharing with me this advance copy of <i>Deep Dive</i>.

This collection of poetry is refreshingly wholesome. Several of the revelations within definitely 'Awakened' my own. Having read this during the back to school season, It was easier to connect to the consciousness this collection embodied. The collection as a whole tells a story, and each entry provoked a unique level of perspective and emotion.

First and foremost, the cover is absolutely gorgeous. That is initially what drew me in. Secondly, the poetry was breath taking. This is overall a gorgeous book