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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
3.0
I'm always a little hesitant with poems and poetry collections. Poetry is mostly very personal. What can be very meaningful for one person, doesn't mean a thing for someone else and vice versa. However, when I saw that those poems were all based on fairytales I got curious and decided to accept the review copy BookSirens was offering.
Although the author states that it's not needed to have read the original fairytales to understand the poems, I have to admit that I think that's not entirely true. The poems are short and don't give more details than needed and with lesser known fairytales it's not always easy, and sometimes even impossible, to understand what's going on.
Just like it's quite clear that the author put a lot from herself in these poems, things she's been through, has suffered from, has felt or done. Since those experiences are really personal I couldn't always connect with the poems and sometimes didn't really understand what was going on exactly. And because of that I didn't always feel it either.
However, there was this one poem, this one poem that really did something to me, that touched me, that almost felt like it was written for me. It was a more generic poem about not being a princess and waiting for things to change, but that's exactly what I'm struggling with at the moment, exactly why I have therapy currently.
So, it was totally worth reading this, even though only that one poem really touched me.
Although the author states that it's not needed to have read the original fairytales to understand the poems, I have to admit that I think that's not entirely true. The poems are short and don't give more details than needed and with lesser known fairytales it's not always easy, and sometimes even impossible, to understand what's going on.
Just like it's quite clear that the author put a lot from herself in these poems, things she's been through, has suffered from, has felt or done. Since those experiences are really personal I couldn't always connect with the poems and sometimes didn't really understand what was going on exactly. And because of that I didn't always feel it either.
However, there was this one poem, this one poem that really did something to me, that touched me, that almost felt like it was written for me. It was a more generic poem about not being a princess and waiting for things to change, but that's exactly what I'm struggling with at the moment, exactly why I have therapy currently.
So, it was totally worth reading this, even though only that one poem really touched me.
fbrown12's review
3.0
I’m hesitant to try out poetry collections, mainly because poetry is often very personal and subjective, allowing for multiple interpretations of the same. Which is honestly the beauty behind it, and this title is also very beautiful.
I like going into stories blind and had no idea this was a collection of fairytale retellings. Sign me up, I’m in. A few of the fairytales I knew, but only the nicer “Disney”versions. Most of the fairytales, though, I had never even heard of. Still enjoyed it but not a personal favorite collection of mine. There were only one or two that really resonated with me personally
I did receive an ARC of this book, but all opinions are my own and unsolicited
I like going into stories blind and had no idea this was a collection of fairytale retellings. Sign me up, I’m in. A few of the fairytales I knew, but only the nicer “Disney”versions. Most of the fairytales, though, I had never even heard of. Still enjoyed it but not a personal favorite collection of mine. There were only one or two that really resonated with me personally
I did receive an ARC of this book, but all opinions are my own and unsolicited
thereadervee's review
3.0
This collection of poems reflects on grieving that ties into the fairytale stories we all know and love. These poems also highlight and acknowledge the struggles that women go through in today’s society, which makes it such a strong, gut wrenching feeling through their oppression.
My favorite was Poissonnier, the Little Mermaid themed poem that captures the way that love isn’t always what it seems and that it can be something you lose, and the effects it has on a person when they lose their love.
My favorite was Poissonnier, the Little Mermaid themed poem that captures the way that love isn’t always what it seems and that it can be something you lose, and the effects it has on a person when they lose their love.
darkfantasyreviews's review
5.0
This is absolutely fantastic. I love Fairytales so much and because of that i was attracted towards this book. The cover photo is also very eye-catching. The poetry is exceptional and has such an unique collection with so much meaning. For every woman who gone through so much, there is a poem written for you in every page. I absolutely recommend this book.
undermeyou's review
5.0
Every Poem a Potion, Every Song a Spell is a collection that uses fairytale themed poetry to express the modern day struggle of women and their fight against oppression. The retellings lose none of the magic of the original stories, but open up the reader’s eyes to the darkness that has been lurking behind women all along.
saravirasami's review against another edition
4.25
This is a beautiful collection of art.
Poetry inspired by childhood fairytales? So. Much. Yes!
Navigating through life is a challenge (especially being a woman) and with life comes pain, grief, despair, and having poetry that really connects to one's inner child through fairty tale retelling/adaptations but in an adult, modern way was magic.
Though it can be somewhat dark ( but let's me honest, the fairytales were written dark) it takes not away from the sheer beauty that is this collection of poems and solely helps one discover what's lurking behind or beneath their original read. Happy endings don't always come as easy as we hope, and hope sometimes is all we have.
The author embraced these stories, and made them her own by speaking them new through being true to her own modern day female experiences.
Poetry inspired by childhood fairytales? So. Much. Yes!
Navigating through life is a challenge (especially being a woman) and with life comes pain, grief, despair, and having poetry that really connects to one's inner child through fairty tale retelling/adaptations but in an adult, modern way was magic.
Though it can be somewhat dark ( but let's me honest, the fairytales were written dark) it takes not away from the sheer beauty that is this collection of poems and solely helps one discover what's lurking behind or beneath their original read. Happy endings don't always come as easy as we hope, and hope sometimes is all we have.
The author embraced these stories, and made them her own by speaking them new through being true to her own modern day female experiences.
hauntedorchid's review
5.0
A collection of dark, fairy tale themed poetry? How could I resist?! I absolutely adored this book, dipping into it over the course of a few days and savouring every poem. Connecting traditional fairy tales in all their brutal beauty with the disillusionment of life for modern women, Stephanie Parent weaves together a lyrical tapestry reminiscent of artists like Tori Amos or Francesca Lia Block. This is one for the girls who used to wear faerie wings and glitter on their faces, dreaming of a prince who never came. Exceptional work.
airxsouls's review
5.0
Thank you NetGalley!
A poetry collection inspired by fairytales? A retelling of sorts? Count me in. This was beautifully put together, with so much care it was evidently apparent. There was a smoothness to it and it flowed very easy as I read it. I think the feminism injected into this made for a very important and brave mastery.
A poetry collection inspired by fairytales? A retelling of sorts? Count me in. This was beautifully put together, with so much care it was evidently apparent. There was a smoothness to it and it flowed very easy as I read it. I think the feminism injected into this made for a very important and brave mastery.
zivaxreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
2.5
clairelsmith's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this! There was a warm, nostalgic sense of familiarity with the fairytale aspect of the collection but there was a great sense of darkness and horror woven into it that really made it so unique. Would definitely recommend to lovers of dark poetry!!