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  • A Brilliant Exploration of Love and Loss

    A Brilliant Exploration of Love and Loss

    Something Bright, Then Holes by Maggie Nelson is a powerful collection of poems that delves into the complexities of love, loss, and healing. Nelson’s writing is raw and honest, inviting readers to immerse themselves in her intimate reflections on the human condition. Nelson’s evocative language and vivid imagery captivate the reader as she weaves a… Read more

  • Finding Hope in the Darkness: A Review of Ada Limón’s Bright Dead Things

    Finding Hope in the Darkness: A Review of Ada Limón’s Bright Dead Things

    Bright Dead Things by Ada Limón is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of nature, identity, grief, and love. Limón’s words are raw and lyrical, painting vivid pictures of the world and the emotions within us. The poems in this collection are deeply personal yet also universally relatable. Limón writes about her own… Read more

  • Resurrecting the Phoenix – A Review of Ariel by Sylvia Plath

    Resurrecting the Phoenix – A Review of Ariel by Sylvia Plath

    Ariel, the posthumous poetry collection by Sylvia Plath, initially published in 1965, remains an undisputed classic in the world of poetry. This anthology, which captures Plath’s raw and intense emotional journey, is a testament to her indomitable spirit and incisive wit. It comprises 40 poems, including some of her most celebrated works, such as “Daddy,”… Read more

  • Rock & Roll Daisy Jones & The Six

    Rock & Roll Daisy Jones & The Six

    Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a mesmerizing and captivating novel that tells the story of a fictional 70s rock band and their rise to fame. The book is written in a unique interview-style format, which makes it feel like you’re reading a documentary or a transcript of a behind-the-scenes interview… Read more

  • Rooney’s “Beautiful World” Review

    Rooney’s “Beautiful World” Review

    “Beautiful World, Where Are You?” is the highly anticipated third novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. Following the massive success of her previous works, “Normal People” and “Conversations with Friends,” Rooney’s latest offering explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of young adulthood. The novel follows the lives of four central characters – Alice,… Read more

  • Matrix // Lauren Groff // Review

    Matrix // Lauren Groff // Review

    Matrix by Lauren Groff is a richly layered and beautifully written historical novel that explores themes of power, gender, and spirituality in 12th-century England. The novel follows the journey of Marie de France, a young noblewoman who leaves her home in France to become the prioress of a new abbey in England. The world that… Read more

About Me

Hi there, my name is Sarah. I am an avid bookworm & love to share my thoughts & opinions on the books that I read. When I’m not reading or writing, you can find me baking a dessert, working in the garden, or playing endless hours of cozy video games. I live in Pittsburgh, PA with my husband, tabby cat Maisy, and several fish.

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