BOOK REVIEW: Escaping the Body by Chloe N. Clark

ESCAPING THE BODY is simple, vulnerable, beautiful. Chloe N. Clark blends mythology and natural imagery, space and magic, history and personality and honesty to dig deep into the spaces between our ribs and the silences between our words.

Clark has a true gift for poetic lyricism and does not shy away from experimentation. She pushes you to the edges of your comfort zone, inviting you the step out of your skin and exploring the world beyond your limitations. She sees beauty in so much, and has such a somber, sobering perspective on the world and the people within it.

I did find that the collection lulled a bit toward the middle. The strongest pieces definitely bookend this one - so you get a strong start and a big finish. But the magic of this book and the poems within it is its ability to stay with you. You'll want a pencil on hand to highlight those poignant lines. I can absolutely see this book being the well-loved paperback accompanying people on their own journeys.

Genuinely enjoyed his one, and will definitely be recommending it! It's a great stepping stone into horror-adjacent poetry for those curious about the genre but not sure where to start.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Interstellar Flight Press for the digital ARC, and major thanks to Interstellar Flight Press for sending over a physical copy as well.