I don’t really know how to write a review about a book of poetry because I don’t normally read poetry. But I enjoyed The Sun and Her Flowers.

One of the reasons why I shy away from poetry is that I get nervous it’ll be a bit too artsy, and I’ll spend so much time trying to find a hidden meaning that I won’t actually enjoy the reading bit. But I found Rupi Kaur’s words to be very straightforward and easy to understand.

I was not expecting so many poems about sex, but I enjoyed the layout of the book in the five chapters, and there were a few poems that I really enjoyed. Whether they were about finding yourself or women sticking together, there are some great messages hidden in this work, so it’s definitely worth a read.

It’s also a great starting point if you aren’t that into poetry or haven’t explored the genre much. As I said, the poems are easy to understand and brief, so you can spend your time thinking about the message, not how they’re meant to be read.