I got this book for Christmas from my big sister. (THANK YOU KANDA!) I originally asked for Warsan Shire poetry, which I got. (THANK YOU AGAIN KANDA, YOU’RE THE BEST!) I was not expecting this book at all. My sister had raved about this book when she read it and I registered that, but I did not act upon it. Why you ask? I HAVE NO FLIPPING CLUE! Maybe the universe knew that I needed to read the book NOW because holy goodness, this may be one of my favorite books that I’ve read in a really long time.

One of my absolute favorite things about reading is that it makes me feel like the feelings that I have are not ridiculous because someone else feels them them as well. That feeling when you read a sentence that explains everything that you are feeling is honestly one of the most validating things ever. With this book, I felt that almost every single time that I turned the page. I don’t know what it was, but this book just got me. There were emotions packed into here that I have been trying to put words to for a really long time. Honestly, this book made me feel less alone in many different aspects of my life. It made me feel like my voice, my struggle, is not my own. I don’t have to go through things alone and it is okay to feel pain. I am so grateful to have read this book right now. I will be recommending it for years to come.