Beau Taplin knows the beautiful art of words. I’ve read his entire back catalogue, so I was eager to check this book out when I saw it available. His work is personal yet relatable, heartbreaking and real yet his words are inspiring.

Poet Beau Taplin proves to be a literary voice worth considering, and I appreciate the range of works collected in this volume. Many thanks to the publisher for an advance review copy, from which I offer this unbiased review.

As I was reading this book, I soon began to search more about the author and other books he has already published. I really enjoyed this poetry collection, it's as if the poems spoke to me in such a specific way. Rating: 4/5 stars.

Absolutely gorgeous. I am very impressed. I usually only like a couple of poems but here I loved all of them. Everything is written with so much meaning and attention, it’s amazing. I will buy the printed version of the book. I 100% would recommend.

3.5
I liked this collection more than one of Taplin's previous works, Bloom. In saying that there were a few poems that were a little average, which you will find in any collection, however i feel the average outweighed the memorable. There are only a couple of phrases and poems that stood out to me and while i greatly enjoyed the collection, i didnt leave it feeling as inspired or moved as i would have liked, or was used to from other authors of simillar styles. Taplin is still a great poet to read and learn from, there is much to enjoy and id recommend his works to readers just starting to get into poetry as I fund them to be a bit more of a lighter read.

Here at Dawn is a beautifully written collection of both self-love and finding love. Beau Taplin is captivating with his words that seem to call out to your heart. Beautiful breaks between adding a visualizing stunning component to the book. I would highly recommend that you make a nice warm beverage of choice and sit down with this book and use it as an introspective guide to yourself.

An uplifting and overall positive poetry collection focused on life lessons that are absolutely inspiring. I was very blessed by this collection not just because it was relatable, but because the poems enlighten me of ways to be a better person. The poems were able to shift my paradigm on difficult situations in life which I think is very helpful for everyone.

There were also many poems about love and they were all so beautiful. They could bring me to a place of healing and realization that the past are just lessons and memories but the future is for us to determine what we want in life.

Definitely recommending this poetry book to everyone in need of direction in life. This will help guide you through many obstacles and self-hindrances.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Name: Here at Dawn
Poet: Beau Taplin
Genre: Poetry, Love, Life
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review:
Here at Dawn is a marvelous collection of poetry. The poetries at mesmerizing and they have a certain kind of magic in them which pushes us to seek beauty in the most simple things.
His words are simple yet so profoundly meaningful. He seeks to address to the magic within us. Every poem of his is beautiful in its own way. Some were relatable, while some were heartbreaking. The way he used words is unique and original.
I just loved the way it flowed, with sharp turns, but a smooth ride. I especially enjoyed the quotes along with the beautiful illustrations in between the pages. This book of poetry is one of those which will make you fall in love with poetry once again. Can't help but recommend this amazing book to all the lovers of poetry.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC!

I requested this book because I really needed to read something inspiring. Something that made me want to see beauty in this world. These poems are so beautiful. They truly made me feel better in many ways... But I feel like I've already read other similar works before, and I was hoping to feel something different this time. That's the only reason I'm giving it 3 stars, but it's just a personal opinion... Oh, and the graphic work is absolutely stunning!

Poetry is the heartbeat of culture and often captures the feeling of the moment better than many other mediums. That is why I love reading poetry when I want to go into my head. Taplin's collection does just that. It reminds you of the beauty and the magic hidden in the world even when it seems like you won't be able to find it again.

Poetry can be rather hit or miss for me, as with many I am sure, but this one makes it onto the list of poets / books that I thouroughly enjoyed! For those who have liked poets such as Rupi Kaur, RH Sin, Michael Faudet, or Lang Leav you will find enjoyment in these. Taplin's approach differs for me in that there is focus on us as an individual and the mark that we leave in this world with no action or person being insignificant. "Your life is like a stone / skimming across the surface of a river, / its ripples reaching out gently / in every direction...".

I absolutely love this book.
It is a collection of verses that addresses the importance of finding magic in the most basic things in life. There are so many parts of this book I want to talk about (BUT just pick one up). It illustrates the magic of life and the importance of self-acceptance, self-love, defeat, strength, traveling, relationships, and expectations.
A specific verse titled "The Needle and Thread" reminds me of a Korean drama "When the Weather is Fine" wherein one of the characters was telling a friend of his that his major and most proud of accomplishment was learning how to enjoy the most basic things in life.
"The secret is to never lose sight of the simple, everyday miracles in life:
good food, literature, laughter, music, compelling conversation, nature, and art.
Look for them in every day, and even when it feels like your whole world is unraveling you will never be too far from a needle and thread" - absolutely love this

Another verse I like among the many is titled "The Symphony of the Earth" here Beau says talks about how important each person is and how much we are very linked
"You matter
You are valuable
Your life is not only your gift
It belongs also to others"

I just love this, you are one of the stars in the conservation, we all need each other, your importance cannot be overestimated, you are a jewel in a set, we complete each other. I just love this.
I could go on and on about how much I love this book, so here are a few verses that I really enjoyed
"True Fulfillment"
"And let there be light"
"The Ever-Knowing Self"
"The Composer"
"Self-Inflicted"

Unfortunately, I struggled through this collection. I did not connect with any particular piece and was left feeling unsatisfied.

"Remember,
you are the composer of your own life
and happiness.
If you don't like the music,
change the arrangement."

You know how sometimes you just stumble of the exact right piece of writing for what you are going through in your life? That was 'Here At Dawn' for me.

While I have not read every single poem, I definitely intend to do so. This collection is something I will go back to over and over again. Do yourself a favour and check it out - the poems are beautiful, of varying length and themes, and there are some lovely photographs/ graphics in between the poetry. Love it love it love it.

Thanks so much #NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for ARC, will definitely be looking out for the hardcopy edition to add to me small-but-growing collection of modern poetry. #HereatDawn

A beautiful collection of poems. There were pages with illustrations and snippets which I thought was a great addition to the book. The poems were great and I had a great time reading them.

One of the most beautiful books I've ever read. I loved Beau's writing style, the words, the beauty of it all.
I couldn't even bring myself to read it all at once, just so I could devour it slowly and let it all sink in. Which it did, and now it's one of my favorite poetry books.
I can't even pick a favorite poem because that seems unfair to the rest.

#HereatDawn #NetGalley

1.5/5

I started off really enjoying this collection, but the further I got in this the further my heart grew away. The collection for me felt stale, which is sad because I live for poetry. The writing was amazing, but the poems didn't connect with me.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'm not huge into poetry, but when I saw this book I knew I had to give it a shot. Here at Dawn is a beautiful collection of poems that found their way into my heart. Sometimes I find poetry to be a little confusing and hard to understand, but these poems were gorgeously written and so easy to connect to!

The atmosphere and imagery were gorgeous, and there were several works that caught my attention, one of those being Wanderlust. As someone who isn't super into poetry, I think this is a wonderful starting off point, and would absolutely recommend this to others like me!

Actual rating: 4.5 stars.

This poetry collection was SO GOOD I'm definitely going to be purchasing a physical copy once it's released.

This collection covered a vast array of topics but primarily focused on self love and improvement. This collection put into words things I've felt and experienced but didn't know how to say.

My favorites were
-A Resounding Success
-True Fulfillment
-Wanderlust

My only con would be the cursive writing on the pictures. Sometimes it was harder to read because of the ink color/the picture/the thinness of the cursive.

Aside from that this was a really strong poetry collection that I look forward to reading over and over again.

I really enjoyed this unique poetry collection. Many poems spoke to me and I found myself getting emotional over some poems. Taplin certainly makes you feel the meaning of his words. Also, I loved the illustrated pages with small poems on them that would sometimes appear in between poems. The poetry collection definitely made me curious to read more of Taplin's work!