Recent Reads: Witchcraft and Monsters by Kala Godin

Source: From Netgalley and Patchwork Press in exchange for an honest review. This in no way alters my opinion or review.

Witchcraft and Monsters by Kala Godin
Publisher: Patchwrk Press
Publication Date:  January 21, 2019

 

Format:  Ebook

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Goodreads Synopsis: 

If there's anything Kala knows, it's monsters.Witchcraft and Monsters is a debut poetry collection by Kala Godin.
Kala understands that the human body can be its own kind of monster. She knows the way strangers both see her and don't. 

There is magic in everything we do.And there are monsters in each of us. 

This collection is broken into five parts.Witchcraft.Fairytales.Bodies.Bad ideas.Endings. 

Review: 
I am not a huge fan of most poetry, and it isn't for lack of trying. This cover called to me and the synopsis pulled me in the rest of the way and I requested it for review. 

I adored this poetry book, it was not what I was expecting and it was strong and emotional and I felt every word of it deep in my insides. Kala did such a beautiful job pulling me in as a non-poetry reader and her words resonated so strongly. It may because I understand being/ feeling broken and overcoming that feeling. The way that she expressed herself was simple yet deep and I did't feel like I was missing a bigger picture, I felt like I was there with her. 

All that being said this is a very emotional read - at least it was for me, and there my be trigger points or words that cut and that is part of it, but if  you are not prepared it may not be for you. 

I do recommend this book, but as a casual poetry reader not an expert :).