Thank you netgalley for this poetry collection this beautiful cover caught my eye and i love reading poetry here and there.. One thing about this novel was the poems were so powerful and uplifting and i feel like alot of the readers of this novel will be uplifted i loved how so many poems in this novel rhymed at different times that is my favorite kind of poetry. This book touched down on so many important topics regarding whats going on in the world and other things i loved so many of these poems especially the ones uplifting the reader.

Crown was one of my favorite poems it was so beautiful and uplifting.

I really loved the passion this author had while writing these poems u can see how they came from the heart and have such meaning behind them. I look forward to more poetry in the future because this was a great collection of poems!

Powerful, uplifting and eye opening. This set of poems are thought provoking, heartbreaking, harrowing and yet beautiful. AJ Turner has a way with words which grip the reader from the start to finish, showing you the truth and empowering you to take a stand against this injustice.
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This was beautiful, powerful and heartfelt. I could feel the emotion and importance behind the poet’s words and thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in her words.

This collection is in your face with facts, anguish, rage and a whole lot of words that we shout out loud in our head but never through our mouths as the oppressed.
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Breathe is a short book of poems. They are thought provoking, flow like a river and religiously easy to read but the subject matter is the harsh reality of racism, #icantbreathe There are also gorgeous poems of celebrations #thethreebs

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This collection is powerful and you can tell how meaningful the author writes because it shows. Meanwhile, there were poems that caught my interest, like Crown and Pillow Talk. It's a quick read with images that are direct. The last poem summed up the collection as a whole, and I loved how it was the perfect poem to close the book. I did enjoy the authentic emotions of these injustices & the frustration and anger.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Breathe is a short book of poems that pack a punch. A. J. Turner has a gift within her poetry writing and I hope to read more from her going forward. Covering some important and current topics, this book makes you feel and be there in the moment. My favourites were Crown, B-3 women and Born Blind and Been Through, and I found such inspiration throughout this collection. I'd love to listen to an audio of this narrated by the author as poetry read aloud is so much more powerful and this is powerful just being read. You can feel the rawness, pain and passion coming from the author in every one of these poems and I'm so glad I got the chance to read this amazing short collection.

Wonderfully written, emotionally raw and unapologetic. These ports wrap up the struggles of being an African American. Highly recommend.

The poems were passionate and you can really feel the pain and anger in the poets words. The message is an incredibly important one.

I enjoyed reading Breathe. It kept me entertained and hooked the whole time.
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This collection of poetry made me cry so hard. There is truth in the poems that need to be preached. It almost want to go to a public park, stand on a soapbox and just read/sign the poems. Not just brown people go through this every day. Deaf people have to go through this too. I know of this because it has happened to me. All colors of the rainbow and all colors of life go through this daily. One thing I have to say is, BE PROUD OF YOUR COLOR AND YOUR DISABILITY, I AM!!! STAND UP FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS. This book needs to be read by everyone.

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This was very beautiful, uplifting and powerful. Loved the passion the author had and I could definitely see it when reading the poems.

This is a great anthology, very moving. I found it an emotional read. I think this book would be a great stimulus for discussion in book groups or at university level to pick a poem and discuss.

Such a powerful book of poetry, the writing was filled with such power and held such emotion, I was mesmerised by each story told.

I recently read AJ Turner’s book titled “Breathe”, which focuses on the themes of self-growth and resilience. These themes are ever important in the times we are living in, when the world is in unrest and we struggle to make sense of the chaos. Turner does an amazing job of providing readers insight into how to grow, stay grounded, and rebuild.

The novel follows the story of Georgia and her journey from summertime New York City to an isolated mountain cabin in rural Virginia. At this cabin, Georgia is faced with obstacles she has to overcome personally, which serves to be the platform for self-growth. Through this journey, we see how she learns to trust in herself and her own intuition, allowing her to heal her past pains and allowing her to evolve to be her best self.

Throughout the novel, Turner uses vivid and accurate language to help give insight and understanding into Georgia’s character and her physical and mental journey. She is incredibly descriptive, allowing the reader to feel like they’re right there with Georgia as she breathes in and out every step of the way.

Turner also does a great job of using symbolism throughout the novel to really develop the characters and plot. In particular, I liked the use of the sun and moon and how it can symbolize different things in different stages of Georgia’s life. The sun to represent moments of joy and newfound strength, and the moon to represent more emotional turmoil and stumbling blocks in her journey.

Overall, “Breathe” by AJ Turner is a beautiful story of growth and resilence. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a book that provides some perspectivce on the journey of life and how important it is to remain grounded while rising. Turner did an amazing job of creating a story that is both uplifting yet relatable.