4.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House/Dial Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This collection of poems didn't disappoint as it covers what it means to be human - self, belonging, love, struggle, grief and heartbreak. I'm hoping there will be an audiobook or the author will tour to promote it as the text is definitely meant to be read aloud.

This was a good collection of poems. I like the collection, and some were better than others. I do like how they related and how it flowed. I did not read the first collection of poems, so I am interested in that book too!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Sarah Kay definitely has a way with words, that’s for sure. This is an absolutely beautiful and powerful collection of free verse poetry. Sarah finds the unique and heartfelt moments in everyday life and describes them perfectly. She is raw and honest in her storytelling, sharing memories of how it feels to be female, how to it feels to be afraid or unworthy, how it feels to be heartbroken, and much more. This collection expresses the importance of finding human connection amongst the risks and dangers of living. I have never read her poetry before but will be seeking out more of it in the future. I am also inspired to look up recordings of her spoken word poetry as I would love to hear her recite it herself. Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Kay, and Random House Publishing |The Dial Press for the gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review. My review will be posted to my Goodreads page on 11/9/24 (link below).

What a beautiful collection of poetry. This is my introduction to Kay, and I’m glad I had the chance to read it! These poems are raw, emotional, and vulnerable. I had quite a few favorites, but Unreliable & The Minister of Loneliness were the top.