Thank you to NetGalley, RDS Press and Colleen Anderson for the ARC in exchange for this review. When I saw this opportunity on NetGalley I decided it would be a good opportunity to try something different and I am so pleased I did.

It's a gorgeous collection of poems that combine myth and fairytales, with nature and folklore, and twists it into an emotional and enlightening read.
As a fantasy fan it was a great way to read a different style of story telling.

A deep and enchanting blend of poetry and folklore.
The writer gave an artful voice to the women we know, love and fear from myths.
Creative, entertaining, feminine and dark...I loved it.

I just finished reading this book for the third time in as many days. The words and their meanings everchanging. This book is a song, a love letter to so many. I have never before read a book of poetry that tells a story, a story familiar yet entirely new. I will really admit that all, though I write poetry, I don’t generally read much of it, but I believe this beautiful book of prose has changed my direction forever. Each poem so filled with longing, dreaming, emotions and most of all an undying hope. I will forever treasure this new gem and my goal now will be to get other readers to broaden their horizons and read something new, something outside of our comfortable norms. I am now a new fan of Colleen Anderson and am just so grateful that I have found new love.

4. The poet does a great job linking the women of lore to the universal experiences of being a woman in our world. We all take this journey with Rapunzel. I love the texture of the words here, it is delicious to sink into them. The different forms are fun to read, I like the experimenting with words on the page. I do feel like the poet hasn't quite settled into a clear style though, that she is still looking for some form here. Overall, an enjoyable way to spend a summer morning.

This collection of poetry was an unexpected treat. Both heartbreaking and mesmerizing, I very much enjoyed Anderson's reframing of a classic tale, delving a bit more into the dark pools of emotion we know lurk among all of our experiences. I believe everyone finds a bit of something different in a poetry collection, and would definitely recommend to the fantasy fans who need a little break from 600+ page novels, but want the same vibes.

Special thanks to RDS Press and NetGalley for this Advanced Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley, RDS Publishing, and Colleen Anderson for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a really interesting book of poetry. It was full of poetic tales. Some were based on fairytales and stories we know, and a lot of tales were completely new to me. I enjoyed the way the author added a bit of plant life to each poem. It was a lot of fun to try to spot the little nature bits. It was a very cozy read to enjoy with a warm mug of tea.