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BOOK REVIEW: Read Receipts by Ella C. Potter

I feel poetry is becoming a lost art. So, when a new poetry book comes across my desk, I am more than happy to spotlight it. I recently got gifted a chance to read Read Receipts by Ella C. Potter (aka Katrina Thornley).

Published: November 16th 2024

Genre: Poetry

Pages: 130


“We were the stars

Burnt out before anyone knew,

Exploding in the blink of an eye.

But god were we beautiful.”

Read Receipts from Ella C. Potter is a collection of free verse poems inspired by the past and moments of hard reflection. With undertones of angst mingling with moments of hope and healing, this poetry collection reflects upon toxic relationships and the processes associated with moving on. It explores themes of heartbreak, love, loss, transformation, self worth, and growth. Imagery of nature is weaved through out along with fairy tale references. The collection ends with a poem dedicated to a past self, a message to the reader to treat themselves with care and the importance of prioritizing yourself.

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REVIEW

Read Receipts is a poetic story about dealing with toxic relationships, breaking free, and healing afterward. Each poem has no title, which I found a bit odd, but each poem transitions so well into each other as if telling a story. Yet I do have favorites like the start titled “Were directed..” “I found..” and the powerful “I have loved…”

To be honest, I was hesitant to read this book due to its raw emotional topic that felt all too close to home, but I found myself wrapped in support and power. Potter’s poetry empowers, not weakens, and that is how it should be. Read Receipts; therefore, it gets five stars from me!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

To learn more about the Author visit https://linktr.ee/KatrinaThornleyAuthor

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Nature and The Human Soul Combine In ARCADIANS (Lullaby in Nature)

Poetry Book Review

Classic poetry is brought back to modern times with ARCADIANS: Lullaby in Nature.

ARCADIANS (Lullaby in Nature)

Published: November 17, 2020

Genre: Poetry/ Poetry women

Pages: 114


Synopsis

This is the culmination of quiet walks at night through trees and upon echoing boardwalks as the full moon lit the way. It was created from the smells of rain-cleansed earth and the voices of passersby commenting on the flowers blooming and inspired by the sun sparkling on the pond’s surface and the essence of a small town’s nature flooding my veins. Full of detail and imagery, see a small town through the eyes of a poet.

REVIEW

Nature and the human soul are the stars of this poetry collection.  Poetess Thornley captures the classic poetic writing of Browning or Blake. That abstract way brings forth a spiritual connection.  Thornley gives nature a voice. The seasons a voice.  One of my favorites is Autumn’s Wind. Autumn is my favorite season, and Thornley does an excellent personification of Autumn to me. Reincarnation is another good one. It is short but so damn profound it’s so refreshing to see nature respect this way.

ARCADIANS is a nice read for a slow Sunday afternoon, and it might make you want to go on a walk in nature.

My Rating 5 out of 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katrina Thornley is a freelance journalist, poet, and author residing in rural Rhode Island. She has been featured in numerous anthologies, including the Association of Rhode Island Authors’ short story anthology “In a Dark Time.”

Her first published novel, “Kings of Millburrow”, is a thrilling mystery full of small-town drama; readers have called it “well written” and “full of suspense”, making it impossible to “put down until the very end.”

Her Arcadians series is currently home to 3 poetry collections, the most recent being Arcadians: Awakening in Nature. Readers have called the series “deeply metaphorical, well written, and emotional” and “recommend it to anyone who enjoys nature or simply needs a break from the fast-paced world.”

To learn more about Katrina and her writing, follow her on Instagram @seekatwrite.