5/8/2023 0 Comments Swimming lessons lili reinhartI think the book could have been tighter, and more impactful, if some of the weaker poems had been cut. The book was structured in a way that made the relationship focused poems feel a bit repetitive. I will say, however, that some of the poems in Swimming Lessons fell a little flat for me. The illustrations that are scattered through out the book were also a beautiful addition. I also loved the poems in which she discussed her mental health, they felt the most raw and relatable to me. In one poem, she describes herself as a hopeless romantic, and that quality shines through in her writing. Thus, I was happily surprised to find that I really enjoyed Swimming Lessons. Though I think highly of Reinhart and admire how open she is when discussing her depression, my previous experiences with books written by actors have been mostly negative. Tbh, I went into this book with fairly low expectations. In her debut poetry collection, Lili Reinhart, of Riverdale fame, explores relationships and mental health in a straight forward and relatable style. Thank you to for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
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