I tend to stay away from poetry collections. Most of what I have read has been more classical poetry that I found dry and boring.

Milk and Honey is anything but dry and boring. This collection is a raw look at sexual abuse, sex, relationships, and femininity. There are some pretty honest pieces, so a strong trigger warning for sexual abuse. I was not prepared and it was a bit gut wrenching.

I really enjoyed most of the collection. I liked the flow of her poetry, and loved the inclusion of her sketches. There were a few pieces near the middle that were not as enjoyable and seemed off theme from the life progression. They felt a bit petty, but I understand their place in the grand scheme of the collection. I just did not enjoy them on their own.