Vulnerable AF by Tarriona Ball is one incredible collection of poetry that will leave you in awe.

The first introduction sentence along sets the mood and really makes you feel for what's coming. Then we get to each individual piece of poetry that just "Wows". It is "Vulnerable AF". It's a step into Tarriona's minds and feelings. I loved the honestly and integrity that this collection gives off. It felt real, which I really like. I love being able to feel with someone else through a piece of writing.

There's going to be the odd poem you don't relate to - that's the human experience. Even when I couldn't relate, I found myself still enjoying the poems. They are well written and really hit home.

Overall, highly recommend this collection of poetry!

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeels Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. ( )

Summer 2021 (August);
~ Netgalley Audio Arc

Thank you to Tarriona Ball, Andrews McMeel Audio, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for this free arc for an honest review.

A new writer, and narrator (done as well by the author), to me, this was a leap toward another newness in the poetry options. I very much like the stark honesty in these pieces, between men and women, and women and women. The rawness of the emotions was nice to see, but sometimes came off a little jarring. I definitely like the little story pieces between them, as they made interesting passes between each section. While I wasn't entirely enamored with this one, I am interested in see the forthcoming works of this poet. ( )