[Review] Letter to a Dandelion by Jeffry Glover
A fun collection of light and playful garden/nature poems. Lots of whimsy. The overall tone reminds me of spring, when everything is fresh and vibrant.
4 Feb 2025
A fun collection of light and playful garden/nature poems. Lots of whimsy. The overall tone reminds me of spring, when everything is fresh and vibrant.
18 Sept 2024
Linguistically this book is a marvel. Headley does some amazing things with language. There is a ton of alliteration and lots of repeating sounds, which leads to some undeniably beautiful prose.
20 Mar 2024
This novel-in-verse invokes a dream-like sense of wonder. I loved the diverse characters, and the particular focus on a throuple relationship. But, like a dream, I found this book a bit disorienting. And I lost the plot on occasion.
8 Mar 2024
A novel-in-verse that explores both OCD and the societal expectations placed on gender.
22 Jan 2024
Great, thought-provoking pieces. All of the poems are dark and unsettling, to various degrees. And many had profound revelations that really made me pause and think. Deep and intelligent writing that isn't overly esoteric.
13 Jan 2024
A fantastic, well-rounded collection of poetry, made all the more vibrant by the colorful art. The art was such a delightful accompaniment that I'm now convinced that all poetry books should be accessorized with art. It enhanced the whole sensory experience.
16 Oct 2023
I was delighted to come across a book of poetry fitting for the Halloween season. All of the poems contain appropriately fitting themes for Halloween. And with a little deeper delving, they also contain lessons for life.
19 Aug 2023
Unabashedly candid poetry. It took a minute for it to grow on me, but by the end, I was in love. The poems really resonated with me.
14 Aug 2023
Fantastic, exciting, engaging, with beautiful evocative imagery. This book celebrates womanhood, with a particular emphasis on the tribulations that accompany it. Dark and angsty vibes. Superb storytelling that exists somewhere between the magic and brutality of fairy tales and real life.
15 Jul 2023
Glorious and poetic language. However, the writing is challenging and esoteric. There is a lot to decipher—filled with metaphors that need to be unpacked. Quite scholarly and probably best suited for those who have a strong background in mythology.
12 May 2023
Beautiful writing. Fluid and evocative. These poems invite thought and contemplation to distill their essence.
11 May 2023
This compilation of poetry addresses the torments and tortures of being a woman. There is no sugar-coating or romanticizing here. Everything is raw, brutal and real.