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btravassos's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
thebrainlair's review
I read this little book and as soon as I finished, I started it again. Then I went back and recited some of my favorite out loud.
heathersnerdyworld's review
4.0
TW: Physical abuse, racism, use of the "N" word
Amyra shares an array of moments of her life, these moments important in understanding more about the lived experiences of Black women as they grow. This collection of poetry is so very important and is quite powerful.
For myself, I don't love poetry that repeats phrases numerous times and I even noticed some poems were repeated at different parts of the collection. It makes the reading process for me slower and I become less interested due to the style of writing. The collection as a whole is great, but as with all art everyone has different preferences and this style of poetry isn't my most favourite. This does not in anyway take away from the message of this collection, which has left me with a lot to think about and made me sad, frustrated and angry at the blatant racism someone so young had to experience.
4/5 stars - great, will recommend frequently
Amyra shares an array of moments of her life, these moments important in understanding more about the lived experiences of Black women as they grow. This collection of poetry is so very important and is quite powerful.
For myself, I don't love poetry that repeats phrases numerous times and I even noticed some poems were repeated at different parts of the collection. It makes the reading process for me slower and I become less interested due to the style of writing. The collection as a whole is great, but as with all art everyone has different preferences and this style of poetry isn't my most favourite. This does not in anyway take away from the message of this collection, which has left me with a lot to think about and made me sad, frustrated and angry at the blatant racism someone so young had to experience.
4/5 stars - great, will recommend frequently
thebookishunicorn's review
5.0
"without you
there would be no world
sure the earth would still exist.
but without the arrival
of your breath
There would be no
you
To digest it"
there would be no world
sure the earth would still exist.
but without the arrival
of your breath
There would be no
you
To digest it"
agameofbooksblog's review against another edition
4.0
This is short and sweet. These collections of poems are very deep and moving.
readmoreyall's review
4.0
Great addition for high school poetry shelves. I think teens will find the language accessible and interesting. Lovely glimpse into a life of hardship and hope
courtneykeekee's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
an incredible set of poetry on living in NY as a bi-racial foster child experiencing life in multiple spaces and places
sagehaviland222's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
4.0