maggie_ackbooks's Reviews (170)

A cute book filled with beautiful heart. Perfect for child that believes in the hidden magic around them. My inner child was so happy to read this book and I regret not having any children or niblings to read this book to. 

This novel explores the ever growing Kafkaesque reality that is tech companies and the  prison-industrial complex. While I really enjoyed the message and how the novel explores it themes, there were were times where the narrative felt like it was looping in on itself. 

Many of the poems, deep and personal, are in response to other texts and images. My lack of familiarity with the referenced work hindered my understanding of a few of the poems. For these poems I do feel driven to learn more about what they were responding to so good job Winter. Others I had little to no problem understanding despite my lack of knowledge thanks to the historical context and author explanation provided at the end of the book. 

Speaking as a queer person from a conservative small town who has struggled with mental health and ideation, this book found me at the right time. I cried, I laughed, I paused in reflection. I loved this book and recognize it is not for everyone. Due to its content I would struggle recommending to another person without knowing their history and experience with those triggering topics. And yet, this book has found me at the right time and I loved it. 

If a book could ever possibly remedy my religious trauma, it is this. I cannot thank Austin enough for writing this book. 

Super cute! Loved the art and the story. 

I do not annotate books, and yet I found myself underlining the many philosophical thoughts and conclusions of the characters. Maybe it's because I find myself, a new bookseller, finding healing at my own crossroad of life that I give this book five stars. Bo-Reum beautifully captured the healing power of not only literature, but also slowing down and taking steps to not measure yourself against the yard stick of society.