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Whispers From The Moon

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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A amazing collection of poems. I loved reading this book online so much I order a physical copy for myself and a friend.

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The collection of poems titled 'Whispers From The Moon' is stunning. That would have taken a lot more time and space in this review if I included some lovely quotes and snippets from the poems themselves! However, I will conclude by presenting a selection of some of my personal favorites. The poetry in this book was deep and beautiful. Each poem brought a new wave of emotion to me. Each poem evoked strong emotions in me, such as love, loss, joy, and hurt. Every single word had an effect on me.

Poetry about love, loss, grief, and heartache divided into sections according to the phases of the moon in this beautiful and heartfelt collection. Each piece, despite its apparent simplicity, speaks directly to the reader, evoking memories or emotions from their own lives. No word is wasted in these beautifully crafted essays, which are despite their brief length, thoughtfully constructed to give voice to the author's personal experiences in a way that is both personal and universal at the same time. Moments of loss and heartbreak naturally lead to later works that speak of strength and empowerment. Fans of Amanda Lovelace or Hollie McNish will enjoy this book, as will those who want to read poetry but aren't sure where to start.

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this collection of poetry couldn't keep my interest. I was quite bored and I did not like it at all. I was not a fan

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*I received this ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

I'll admit, I'm feeling a bit of poetry-fatigue, but this felt very self-indulgent and repetitive. Sure, it's nice prose and all but I definitely skim-read a large percentage of this because I just wasn't really in the mood for the drama of the words.

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This was a quick read but fairly enjoyable. Lyrical writing and good imagery but sometimes a bit overdone for my taste

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I was initially drawn to this poetry collection because of both the title, and the cover, as I am absolutely fascinated by and love the moon.

.This collection was divided into four sections, one for each of the moons phases; full, waning, eclipse, and waxing. I loved that, and found that to be really unique and beautiful, but oddly and disappointingly enough, I didn't find that many of the poems correlated with the phases in each of the sections.

Still, there were some beautiful poems in this collection, and I am glad that I picked it up. It's not my favorite collection that I have ever read, but there were some gems in it, and it certainly had some promise.

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This definitely was not my favourite poetry collection. Nothing particularly bad about it, just middle of the road. Maybe it just wasn't for me.

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A compilation of poems about love, heartbreak, grief and healing, this book by @leebroda is a modern day poetry compilation that has a massive appeal to readers today. I really liked a lot of the poems and they were really relatable to me.
If you are looking for something that is simple to understand and yet has the capacity to hit all the chords, give this book a shot!
Overall, I quite liked this one and look forward to read more by the Author..

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[The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.]

I did not finish this book. Even though the poetry was beautiful, it just wasn't for me.

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I had a great time reading this book and now I am looking forward to reading more books by the same author. Many many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this eARC.

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Hello and good day!

Unfortunately, I was not able to download this galley prior to it being archived, which is absolutely my fault. It's a huge shame because I adore poetry and I do still believe that this poetry collection ticks off all my boxes. I can easily see myself falling in love with this one.

Rest assured, I plan on purchasing a finished copy of this book and writing a review at my own time.

Thank you very much for the opportunity!

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This collection is divided into four chapters corresponding to the phases of the moon: full, waning, eclipse and waxing.
I liked the idea of the four sections being broken into phases of the moon, however there was no real continuity between the poems and I thought the mood of the poems would change with each section but it felt the same thing only with other words.
I did find some poems cute but the majority didn’t really grab my attention and resonate with me.

Special thanks to Lee Broda, Independent Book Publishers Association and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I love the moon so this is one of my favorite covers ever.

"evolving into a great warrior I am a fighter, stronger than before molding flesh into metal, becoming my own protector".

I love poetry I'm just not into lovey dovey poetry. All in all its a good collection of poems.

*Thank you to the author and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

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I usually struggle with modern day poetry. I tend to only enjoy about 1-3 select poems. The topic that this collection focuses on doesn’t relate to my current life but it can still be relatable and connect with many. I love the cover and feel as though it matches the context perfectly and I know some readers who truly enjoy poetry that will love this.

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I like poetry that is full makes you think and imagine and pushes the boundaries of what you know. or, poetry that reintroduces you to familiar ideas in new ways. This collection wasn't for me. I think it has merit with a different audience, but for me, it fell short.

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I took a while to read this because poetry is something I tend to pick up from time to time rather than blow through quickly. The writing style is very simple and beautiful which fits the title/cover of the collection. There's just something about the moon that I can't help but be drawn to and the poems within this collection definitely emulate the deep sense of self-reflection and personal musings.

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I usually love poetry books, but this one was a little bit too bland for my taste. However, readers who enjoy a more down-to-earth approach to poetry and a simple use of language, might enjoy this one.

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Raw and empowering poetry to be read in this collection. Very beautiful lives of work, recommend it.

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Not very lyrical poetry, but the raw emotion kept me reading until the end. This book is me. I identified so much with the emotions Lee Broda describes here that I cannot put it into words. This was poetry that I very much enjoyed.

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