I was expecting more poetry than short stories. I thought it was cool to have many different types of writing styles and topics. Makes you respect more this style of writing when there is a tribute to all types of writing.

In this collection, 12 writers contributed poems, and then each one wrote a story using a line from a different writer’s poem. The result is very uneven. None of the works particularly stand out, and the stories’ incorporations of lines from the poems—which are bolded in the stories—are forced and awkward. I’d rather have read more work from each author without the gimmicky structure of the collection.

I wanted this collection because Courtney Peppernell was a author in it. She is one of my favorite modern poets. Not only did I get to experience her beautiful writing, but I got to experience 9 other amazing poets. What a unique combination of poems and short stories. This is a awesome group. I really enjoyed this collection.

Great poetry, great book! Than you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks NetGalley!

Courtney Peppernell is one of my "favorite" poets, so when I saw her name on this book, i was intrigued immediately.

This is a collection of short stories and poetry... It's the second book in the series. I personally haven't read book one yet, but you can read this one without the first of course.

there are so many beautiful things in this book.. I read it quickly in one day. You sh ould too!