Spark Book Review & Poem Snippets (ft. a farm girls life)

Hey guys! Ahhh, I’m so excited to announce that my friend Allison has published another poem book, and oh my word, it’s just SO GOOD! Seriously! For today’s post I’ll be reviewing the book and giving a few aesthetic poem snippets. I’m also excited to announce a super exciting giveaway featuring fuzzy socks AND fairy lights…

Eep, is the cover just SO AESTHETIC!? I mean that is pure talent right there. 😁

Alright, now that I’ve flailed over the cover some more, let’s talk about the book itself. And I’ll share some poem snippets, you know, to get you interested. 😉

I honestly usually don’t like poetry very much. So why am I reviewing a poetry book? Because this books poems are different. Allison captures real and relatable feelings in her poetry. Which is one of the reason I enjoy it so much. 🙂

// my favorite poems //

(in no particular order)

• cliffhanging
• new
• summer drive
• narrow niceness
• blind colors
• applesauce
• spark
• falling behind
• don’t save
• daffodils

// poem snippets //

you know the glorious moment when that terrible task looming ahead of you just vanishes from you mind, and you can’t remember what you were about to do for the life of you? – forgotten

i’m hanging from the edge of this cliff; the bridge to the other side is crumbling before me. Lord, do i need this plot twist? maybe mine isn’t much of a story, but it hurts to let go, you know. it’s breaking my heart, Lord. are you breaking my heart, Lord? my wonderful, perfect Author, i know you write the best stories. – cliffhanging

purple – the air is cool and moist with the promise of dew, but it carries a last, golden warmth in it’s hands – blind colors

yellow – there it is again, the perfect square of sunlight streaming through the window and covering the floor like a welcome mat – blind colors

orange – a restless fire burns the soft bits of clouds from the sky, flames licking farther and farther until the mountain waves wash them out – blind colors

juice running all over the counter; sticky fingers, sticky pans, steaming pots of fragrant apples boiling on the stove, filing the kitchen with whispered sweetness that temps the tongue – applesauce

i resolve never to lose my wonder – spark

some seeds can’t grow without a fire. burn the face of my soul clean now. grow beauty from these embers. – wildfire

just a reminder that no one has it all together. the people who seem most like they do might just need the most love. – the brave ones

it weaves a sticky web around anything it touches, one lick and you’re trapped: back for some more – marshmallow

we quickly grow bored when surrounded by things, but when all else is gone, ideas take wing – the cure for boredom

// about the author //

Allison Beery is a Christian teen with a passion for creating and capturing beauty, whether it’s through writing, art, photography, or taking a walk in the woods. She lives on a big farm in Central Virginia with her parents, four siblings, and a multitude of pets. She strives to glorify God in everything and love people genuinely. Learn more about her at her blog, A Farm Girl’s Life, or stalk her art Instagram @thecolorboxstudio.

// the blog tour //

Make sure to check out the rest of the book tour, I love how each post so far has been different and so unique! 🙂

October 25 (Friday)

A Farm Girl’s Life – Blog Tour Announcement, Author’s Intro, + Giveaway Begins

October 26 (Saturday)

Aria Lisette – Book Review

October 27 (Sunday)

Crazy A – Book Review, Author Interview, Poem Snippets

October 28 (Monday)

Pananaw – Book Review, Snippets, and Author Interview with a slight twist

October 29 (Tuesday)

The Chocolate Box – Book Review & Poem Snippets

October 30 (Wednesday)

A Barefoot Gal – Book Review

November 1 (Friday)

The Striped Plaid – Book Review & Poem Snippets

November 2 (Saturday)

Charis Rae – Mini Book Review & Instagram Q&A

November 3 (Sunday)

The Frozen Library – Author Interview

November 4 (Monday)

Clara & Co – Book Review & Author Interview

November 5 (Tuesday)

A Farm Girl’s Life – Blog Tour Wrap-Up + Giveaway Winners!

// the giveaway //

There is a super exciting giveaway going on ft. the book Spark itself, fairy lights, fluffy socks, CHAI TEA, and extra bookish cozy items! Ahh, it’s so aesthetic and cozy and just wonderful!

Check Out The GIVEAWAY Here!

// where to find the book //

I’ve been talking about this book so much and you’re probably like, “Where on earth can I even get this wonderful book?” Well my friends, the book is available for purchase here, and Allison’s other poem book is also available for purchase here. 🙂

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I hope you guys enjoyed reading through this little book review, make sure to go check out the other bloggers posts, because they are absolutely wonderful! Oh, and don’t forget to comment your answer to the question below for extra giveaway entries! 😀

💙 Hannah

What’s your favorite food/drink for book reading? (Mine are plain rice cakes and blueberry, pomegranate, açaí green tea. 😉)