I received this review copy for free in exchange for providing an honest review.
Goodreads summary:
Who do you see when you look in the mirror?
A friend? An enemy? A stranger?
Have you ever truly stopped to look into those eyes—not a rushed glance, but a long, deep, searching gaze? They say eyes are the windows to the soul. What do you see in yours? Light or darkness? Hope or despair? Pain, anger, joy, or love?
Perhaps it’s a little of everything. Inside each of us is a vast, unexplored universe—a fascinating, complex world that often feels too scary to confront. But if you find the courage to dive in, to truly look inside, you might discover something you’ve been searching for all along, perhaps without even realizing it.
You might discover yourself.
Reflections is a poetry collection that invites you on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to look inward with open eyes. Through raw, honest verse, this book will be your companion as you explore the depths of your soul and meet the person waiting to be found.
As a Bulgarian, I was excited to discover this book since the author resides in my home country. Although Elena is not Bulgarian herself, I was still looking forward to reading it. It had been a while since I last read poetry, so I felt a change was due. Here I am, happy to share my thoughts and experiences on this collection of poetry.
THE REVIEW:
This collection of poems was quite interesting, covering various topics from motherhood to profound reflections on our existence.
The writing style was straightforward, easy to follow and emotionally engaging. There were a few poems that really hit home, and I could definitely feel what the author was feeling and understand what she was talking about.
I would like to share a couple of the poems that really resonate with me, I felt seen and that I am not alone in how I feel and view the world sometimes.
Although I enjoyed the reading and found the writing relatable, I struggled with some of the poems. They felt somewhat generic as if I had encountered them somewhere before. It was like experiencing déjà vu; while it wasn’t unpleasant, I felt that the themes were overused and, frankly, fell a bit bland for my personal taste.
In my opinion, the writer could have explored certain topics in more depth, particularly motherhood. As a mother myself, I felt the need for greater representation on this subject. It was a bit disappointing to see it mentioned only once or twice, especially since Carter is also a mother. I expected more in that regard.
In conclusion, this was a nice poetry book worth reading that I ended up giving 3.5 stars rounded to 4.
P.S. I do like the cover!
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