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jennigma's review against another edition
4.0
I don't read poetry often. So when my book club decided to meet for a book signing with Miss Abigail Wildes, I decided eh, why not.
Of course I had to purchase the book ahead of time so that I might have something to discuss with the author and with my bookclub.
I was pleasantly surprised by how I received the poetry. It was all at once dark and delightful. 'Someone poisoned the Tea' and 'Disgustingly Rich' are perhaps the two I enjoyed the most.
I arrived at the signing and meeting the author was an absolute delight. I got my copy signed and I am thrilled to meet a like-minded soul.
I recommend to those with dark humor who enjoy a bit of whimsy.
Of course I had to purchase the book ahead of time so that I might have something to discuss with the author and with my bookclub.
I was pleasantly surprised by how I received the poetry. It was all at once dark and delightful. 'Someone poisoned the Tea' and 'Disgustingly Rich' are perhaps the two I enjoyed the most.
I arrived at the signing and meeting the author was an absolute delight. I got my copy signed and I am thrilled to meet a like-minded soul.
I recommend to those with dark humor who enjoy a bit of whimsy.
gothamvorona's review against another edition
4.0
I really don't care for poetry but I have been wanting to get out of my comfort zone so I picked this up to see if I would like it. I surprisingly loved it. I like this style, probably my favorite type really from what I have sampled. The themes, ideas, etc. that this particular poetry book talked about really spoke to me :)
kattrent's review against another edition
4.0
Boy oh boy do I love these poems!
Blessed are the witches is likely one of my favorites, but I don't think I found any that were terrible. I enjoyed seeing the different kinds of poems and the artwork really set it off!
Blessed are the witches is likely one of my favorites, but I don't think I found any that were terrible. I enjoyed seeing the different kinds of poems and the artwork really set it off!
jeffhall's review against another edition
4.0
Tea With Death is an impressive debut collection from Abigail Wildes, featuring poems (many written in ballad form) that range from humorous to darkly supernatural. While there are certainly some forgettable verses in these pages, there are also some highly worthwhile pieces, such as "Monster in the Mirror", "A Raven for Tea", and "Blame it on the Devil".
The icing on the cake is the black-and-white illustrations by Jeanna Pappas, which really adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of Wilde's poems. This combination of efforts by the two creators lifts Tea With Death above the ordinary and makes it well worth a read!
The icing on the cake is the black-and-white illustrations by Jeanna Pappas, which really adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of Wilde's poems. This combination of efforts by the two creators lifts Tea With Death above the ordinary and makes it well worth a read!
rosestone's review against another edition
3.0
Had it’s moments but I didn’t overly connect with the formatting. Having said that I still think this will be one of my favorite poetry books.
The blurb compared it to Shel Silverstein and Poe I can definitely see that comparison however I do think the book as a whole leans more towards Poe. I pick this book up as a huge fan of Shel Silverstein so I didn’t get a lot of what I was after.
The blurb compared it to Shel Silverstein and Poe I can definitely see that comparison however I do think the book as a whole leans more towards Poe. I pick this book up as a huge fan of Shel Silverstein so I didn’t get a lot of what I was after.
clawsberdej's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok. Some of the poems were alright, but overall they’re just average. I read it for the gothic spooky vibes! This was full of gothic tropes and cliches, but that’s what I expected and wanted.
ronweston's review
5.0
A wicked little collection of poems with a bit o' darkness, a touch of outré, and a deep sense of humor. I raise my cup ... but dare not drink. The illustrations are spot on! I'm so glad that reading the kindle version was just like viewing a hardcopy.
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