I wasn’t a fan of this. I remember kind of liking this poet’s first collection but I have a hard time seeing one or two sentences, some of which where only one word has changed between them, as poetry.

nectar is a beautiful collection of poems that draw on strong images and experiences — wonderful literary working!

3.5/5

Although I really enjoy insta-poetry (poems that resemble posts on social networks), this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful poetry collections I've read in a loooooong time.

Everyone knows that I enjoy poems about heartbreak/relationships ending, etc (even though Im heartbroken) and obvious I found that kind of poems in this book:

"It’s scary to think how you were all the wrong things for me yet you felt like home."


But, the book also talks about other topics such as self-love, healing. And mainly, black women (i know i'm not qualified to talk about that).

"I see you. You’re not on this perpetual mission to destroy yourself anymore. I’m glad you finally think you’re worth saving."

"Cry.
Let that water go.
You were drowning."


It's a book that I definitely recommend. The reminders at the end were inspiring. 💖