Rather strong collection of poems where a theme of self care is predominate but doesn't become overly so, nor does it become to preachy. Was impressed by the poet's command of language and imagery. Would happily read other works by them.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher to the arc in exchange for an honest review

lovely little book of accessible poetry. I loved the illustrations that accompanied this as well! the writing was intimate and beautiful, and I'm ordering a copy in physical form to mark up/look back on

This is a poetry collection about many subjects. It talks about love, loneliness, self improvement, you get the jist of it.

So, what makes this one worth your while?

For starters, the poems themselves are beautiful. They deal with sensitive topics in a delicate and wonderful way.

Not only that, this book is absolutely gorgeous. I’d love to hold it in my hands someday and take pictures of all my favourite pages.

Rating: 4 stars

“flowers take time to grow
and so do i”

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book. The opinions are entirely my own.

Nocturnal features lovely poems in simple words, the same tumblrish style that is quite trendy and effective right now. What I like the most about this style is the power these simple words have and the great meanings and themes they deliver.

Most poems are about insecurity, love, self-love, nostalgia and a connection with the sky. They are simple and beautiful.

I'm a bit conflicted about this poetry collection. On one hand I find the illustrations and art work to be absolutely fantastic, but the poems felt a little short for me. The poems did not really draw any emotions out of me.

I related so much to this poetry book. Nocturnal was a book that I read quickly and truly loved. I was surprised at the mix of emotions and how much the poems meat to me! I and will recommend it to anyone who needs a boost emotionally.

Wow! I actually love this book!
The illustrations and the poetry really compliment each other and make a wonderful experience to read it.
I read this book at night, with a slow instrument in the background, and I felt the world is so quiet and the timing was just perfect to read it.

I usually I have a little problem poetry, in a sense of me can feel the connection with the poem itself or not. And even though it happened with few poems, I still love this book so much. Wilder’s writing is so great. It’s so easy to understand but not cheap♥️

I really enjoyed this short poetry collection. I will say that the short poems didn't always click with me as much as the longer ones did. This collection managed to be heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time, and it's been a while since a collection gave me those feelings.
I also really like when there's illustrations in the collection, and the ones in this one were stunning!

This was a breath of fresh air, worth enjoying and digesting. I look forward to ownig a physical copy for my collection and recommend this to those looking for new poetry to read.

With poems that really touch your Soul, Nocturnal was a marvelous read.
One of those books that at the same time that you wanna devour because it's one beauty after the other, you also want to take your time, enjoy every one word, every page. Read, digest, feel and then move on to the other. Re-read the best ones. When the best one is every one

“that’s the thing about me.
i’m always leaving pieces of myself behind
for others to keep and for once
i don’t feel empty.”

This is a simple collection. Writing style is easy to understand.

I really loved the illustrations! I really enjoyed some of the poems but some didn't stick for me. There's just not enough connection for the whole collection.

Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Nocturnal by Wilder

3 stars

“i’m still trying
to find the parts of me
i left hidden
between pages
of a story i never
wanted to forget,
but you were always
in the last place
i looked.”

Nocturnal is a small collection of poems. There are short poems and long poems. There’s art and a collection of emotion and heart. It’s good to see such heart being placed into each page of this collection. I personally wasn’t enamored with this collection. I liked it. This is a simple and heartfelt collection, but it didn’t stick with me. It’s been a couple of days since I’ve read this one and I’ve already forgot most of the poems and the way that it made me feel. This is a collection that will either stick with you forever or fade away from your memory. As a reader, it’s up to you to decide if you want to pick this collection up.


Whimsical Writing Scale: 3

Plotastic Scale: 3

Cover Thoughts: It’s a beautiful and simple cover.

Thank you, Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing, for providing with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

"these reflections keep telling me
to hate all of the things
i am meant to love.

i blink my eyes
and start over again.

loving (myself) isn't easy,
but it always find its way back."

I loved this so much! I loved a lot of these poems compared to when i read Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. To me, these poems were soft and gentle compared to Milk and Honey where it was more forward and aggressively, not in a bad way but more inspirational wise, honest to the point.

The poems had many topics but were mostly about love and loss and self-love with comparison to nature. I'm a huge sucker for these types of writing where they in-cooperate and personify nature as if they are someone there for us all the time if we just bothered to look their way.

"i haven't met a cloud
that didn't touch me
changing shapes in the wind;
not because we asked
her to be different, but
because the wild showed her
it was okay to be free."

Now the art here is so breathtaking and beautiful. I took some screenshots to make them my phone background!

Excuse the comparison of these two books but they are the latest poems that I've read and are written in the same poem format that I didn't know existed. I'm not a big fan of poems most of the time but I'm loving and enjoying this format! Definitely will seek out more.

Thank you NetGalley for providing a digital copy for an honest review.

I had not realised before requesting that it was unavailable for kindle users, unfortunately this is the only way I am able to read ebooks so I will not be able to review this title.

First of all, this book is really pretty. I love the work put in this book and I love the theme but, I didn't connect with the poems in this collection of poetry, but I'll certainly reread it in the future and I'll happily read another book frome Wilder Poetry for sure, but I wouldn't pay full price for this book.

Overall, it was okay.
Poetry is a lot about feelings for me and I didn't had chills or ''whoa'' moments. That's why I give it a 3 stars rating.

*Poetry book*
That you will relate to it.
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Heart warming.
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In simple words, @wilderpoetry
will win you. Most beautiful part of this book is the design. It comprises of 🌒 moon, ⛅ sun, forests, starry skies, mountains, birds and all the beautiful things that will make you read it in one sitting. I will re-read this poetry book and fall in love with the graphics all over again. .
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I gave this a three out of five stars. I enjoyed the writing, I liked the illustrations but I didn't connect to any of the poems.

I adored this book. It is so beautifully written, every page touched me on some level.
I found myself making notes, sending quotes to my friends, and re reading pages again and again.
Poetry isn't for everyone, but this collection is truly on another level. I can't recommend it enough.

Loved everything about this collection. The artwork was completely stunning as well. 100% recommend this to any poetry fan!

This is going to be a shorter review than I normally write, but this book is no less wonderful than the others I review <3

I’m a sucker for poetry. There’s something so beautiful about reading the inspirational, lyrical prose that you can’t get from anything else. Poetry has always been a huge part of my life–whether I’m reading it or writing it, it’s a permanent fixture of my being.

Nocturnal is a perfect collection of poems, all with the underlying theme of darkness, insomnia, the night sky, and the like. The poems are stunning examples of humanity and the emotions we all experience at one time or another in our lives.

I loved this book and I highly recommend it to any fans of poetry–or any insomniacs who’re looking for something to read in the wee hours of the night <3