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  Introduction Light Beneath The Lids is a beautiful compilation of human emotions, including life, love and hope. The feelings imparted are authentic and relatable. The words stretch their expansion to reveal the light and upliftment from the dark experiences. My Rating-  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5 Major Themes The book explores the complexities of human emotions, especially romantic, platonic, and self-love. Additionally, it teaches to admire moments of beauty in life and sparks resilience in difficult times. A Personal Note on Poetic Style As someone who enjoys poetry based on lush metaphors and surprising imagery, I found Light Beneath The Lids  quite a lot straightforward and abstract. However, I personally enjoyed 'One Touch,' and 'In the Twilight' a lot. Final Thoughts Light Beneath The Lids is a beautifully crafted collection for those who appreciate honest and heartfelt poetry with lyrical grace. I found it a bit deviating from metaphorical aspect but despite, it is amus...

Introduction The book is a very engaging, amusing and funny collection of rhymes for kids. My Rating-  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5 Uniqueness​ The poems are unique in a way that they match with the honesty of children's nature. The rhythms and rhymes add to the brilliantly crafted poems. The writer's sense of humor can bring anyone burst into laughter.​ Final Thoughts Mom’s Gone Silly! is a cute, engaging, and irresistibly lovable collection of poems that makes reading enjoyable. It’s perfect for bedtime storytelling and random moments of laughter.

Introduction Unmuted is a beautiful mixture of memoir and poetry, unfurling the complexities of identity and society.  My Rating-  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐/5 Major Themes Most of the poems revolve around topics such as identity, trauma, loss, and belonging. They do not shy away from putting light upon issues of race, family, masculinity, and privilege through vivid imagery and openness. The honesty in the words is impeccable.​ Style and Voice The bilingual writing makes the collection unique. The words are raw and conversational. The confessions portrayed in the poems are full of emotions, such as of anger, sadness, nostalgia, etc.​ Standout Moments The poems that touched me very well include Geometry, Mixed Metaphors and The Cast Iron Pan.​ Final Thoughts The book is more of a memoir with poetry. The poems are very personal, raw, and most importantly, powerful. The words penetrate deep into the heart, making it relatable to the readers. The use of Spanish phrases along with English mad...

My Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the very first story, this collection had me hooked. What impressed me most was how quickly the atmosphere set in — the abandoned, resurrecting house felt like a character in itself, glaring back at the protagonist. That opening was chilling in the best way, and it established the tone of the collection beautifully. What I enjoyed throughout the stories is how you balance the ordinary with the uncanny. Everyday details — a street, a family, a casual setting — are woven together with something sinister lurking beneath. That mix makes the horror feel uncomfortably close to real life, which is exactly what a good short horror story should do. I also liked that the narratives didn’t always rely on jump-scare type shocks, but instead built slow dread and unease, allowing the reader’s imagination to do half the work. It reminded me of classic ghost stories while still feeling modern and fresh. On a personal note, I found myself pausing after a couple of stori...