Some of these poems are a little too esoteric for me but some of them are absolutely wonderful. Baby Love made me cry in the best possible, heartbreaking way. Kampa is wonderful not just with creative ways with words but with emotion. A beautiful collection.

I read a digital ARC of this book via netgalley.

I don't tend to read poetry but have started trying to read more of it. This was collection of thoughtful and deep poems. Some of them were pretty heavy.

it is no argument that courtney is a gifted and talented poet. she is able to string words together in such a beautiful way. I am known to dabble in poetry from time to time, so I was excited at the idea of a poetry collection centered around womanhood and coming of age. however, this was unfortunately not an approachable and digestible poetry collection to me as I could not garner much meaning from many of the poems. I understand that the intention with courtney's poetry collection was to appeal to those who may not have a natural ability to dissect poetry, but unfortunately I don't agree. I absolutely recommend to those more well-versed, perhaps not to those who dip in and out on occasion.

thank you to William Morrow for the arc in exchange for an honest review

These collections of poems explore so many topics. Inside it’s about the joys of sisterhood, womanhood, longing, and other things. It represents how life will get better. The author expresses through these poems the bright and borrowed light in a totally different way. It’s very beautifully written.

This was a lovely, sweet book of poems. Each with its own unique way of touching the reader. At Their Wedding was my favorite. These poems offer such a unique perspective of what the author views and feels and it carries over to the reader.

If it was the end of the world as we know it and I had to pick which digital drive to save at the Library of Congress, it would be the one filled with poetry. This collection was exactly what we need to hear: stories and memories. Are they made up? Are they the author's? The beauty is in not knowing, but feeling deeply like it could be either. What a beautiful labor of love.

Wow, what a beautifully written piece that shows a woman’s journey from the very beginning. You can feel every emotion from love to heartbreak to sheer happiness all while being surrounded by Courtney’s world. Her memory will now live on in the words put to paper. Thank you Netgalley for this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow, Will Anderson, for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily. Also thank you to Courtney Kampa for your beautiful words. May your memory be a blessing.

This book of poetry was haunting and beautiful. I really enjoyed the long lines of prose, and how each poem told a story.

There were so many emotions flowing through the pages that showed us the balance between love, pain and violence. From childhood to becoming an adult, how we view these things changes a little more each year.

I was sad to find out the author had passed away. Her stunning voice and way with words will be deeply missed.