I am slightly torn on how to review this one.

First of all, I think its strength was the mix of poetry, prose and film photography. That combination certainly elevated this collection considerably.
We get to follow Orion in California and Paris travelling through and with her emotions around her parents and family, her romantic and platonic relationships.

As a 30year old I cringed in some parts that felt too pretentious but I am sure my 20 year old self would have loved. If you enjoy Rupi Kaur's work, then you should definitely check out this one.

But as far as my taste goes when it comes to poetry, I felt that it sometimes felt short on the delivery of the emotions she attempted to convey. As if she was either holding back on revealing her true inner thoughts, or simply mistaking some emotions for something else, less dark than she describes perhaps, although I could very well be wrong.

I must admit I did not know the artist beforehand and apparently she is well known on social media as a public figure so maybe that could be the reason for holding back in fear of exposing too much of her personal life, but as that was not something I was supposed to know beforehand, it did not affect my thoughts on this collection.

Last but not least, I did find some gems in there, like the poems For Caro, Deja Vu, and Naked Orchards while others felt a bit flat for me. Overall, the part I appreciated the most was the one about her parents where one can really feel the buzz and strength of her words. Admittedly, that part felt more real than any other.

Thank you Netgalley for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

2,5/5 from me 

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