For a Rose That Blooms In Fire
For a Rose That Blooms In Fire by Isabel Rocio 5/5 Stars
This collection was hard for me to get through, because it was so well written. This book encompasses the aftermath of an abusive relationship (something I am too familiar with). The author provided trigger warnings & I read in sections for my own mental health. The poetry is so beautifully written, I could feel every ache and pain she went through after this relationship. Feelings I didn’t know others had, making me feel validated in her words. She is incredibly brave for getting out of a terrible situation and using her healing in such a public way by writing and publishing this collection. She had so many poems I loved and lines that absolutely struck me. Some of my favorites included Certain Doubt, Taking Me, Unmasking and Talking to Myself. I highlighted so many lines like “but handing someone the tool to define me means also handing them the weapons to destroy me” and “because you were still with me in every person I tried to love”. For anyone who has been in an abusive relationship or even if you haven’t, you need this book. Rocio has an incredible voice and I hope her debut collection is the first of many.
***I received a physical ARC in exchange for an honest review***
