A beautiful collection of inspiring and eye-opening poetry. I didn’t love all of them, but the ones I enjoyed really encouraged me to look inside myself and discover who I really am.

I’m excited to read more from the author in the future.

Good collection. Poetry is so hard to review because it is so immensely personal and what speaks to one may not to another. To me, this felt like the hug I’ve been needing lately - a reminder that we are all magic.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

There is something about this collection of poems. It gives a complete impression of what is in this book. As always, a collection of poems always gets that total feeling and something else. In this book the poems are like a letter or a spoken expression. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in order for a review.

Poetry is always a mixed bag. Some I really liked, some not as much. Overall, I liked the direction and message within this book. And I also really appreciated the little entries for the reader from the Universe itself. A bit of a breath of fresh air from the usual broken-hearted poetry you so often see.

I don’t think I’ve come across a collection of poems that left me in awe such as Infinite Sea of Stars. Crossman beautifully weaves nature into each piece in a way that resonates and touches you deeply. I believe poetry lovers who appreciate nature, along with those who are in touch with their spiritual side would very much enjoy this book. Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Infinite Sea of Stars
Poetry to open the heart & wake the inner Divine
By Shannon Crossman
Naked Armadillo Press

I did a lot of research in reading this and before I wrote my review so I had a good grasp on the ideas, because some of the language was new to me. The term “the Beloved” was used a lot, and I found out that it is used in mysticism to mean either a person who is like a soul-mate or becoming one with God.

While this collection is heavy on the spirituality, there is something truly universal to it’s delivery. The imagery, the storytelling, is so artful. Themes like the human experience (and the limitations of that) and finding oneself with acceptance and compassion were described in ways both sensual and simple, deep and absolute.

In deed, I agree with the author that “everything is love.”

Thanks to NetGalley, Shannon Crossman and Naked Armadillo Press for the opportunity to read and review this work.