Once again, _hydrus has delivered an amazing collection that speaks straight to your heart. This is the third book of his I've read, and it's another favorite! I'm seriously obsessed with his writing.
This collection is less dark than the other ones I've read (𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗘𝗡𝗗 and 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗘𝗡𝗗). Softer, more sensual and romantic, but just as powerful and raw, and I loved it so so much.
It is divided in several sections that sum up our journey in finding Love (from attraction, to healing after loss). Some poems are sad and heartbreaking, others are passionate and sensual,... But one thing is they'll all make you 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭.
The formatting and the cover design is once again gorgeous! And just like in the previous books, the included photographs and artwork also created by _hydrus add a whole new level to the experience!
One thing is sure, I'll be going back to this collection very often in the future!
I read _hydrus’ previous three books (ENDvisible, AwakEND, & DarkEND) but when he first announced HeartEND I was ecstatic that it was going to touch topics of love and relationships.
Some of the poems in this collection are more sensual, bringing in the heat in that understated way, while others were more for the romantic in me. They had me sighing after each page. I just love the kind of emotion they evoke in me. His earlier poetry collection had some darker themes, so I really enjoyed seeing this softer, almost longing and a little bit lost side of his heart.
𝙄 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣
𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚
𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚
The paperback copy has some of the prettiest formatting I have seen. All the little details fit the vibe and themes of the books. I just adore when authors go the extra mile and put their heart into the book aesthetics. On top of that it contains collections of photography author took, and we get to see world through his lens.
"I only live for every moment with you and even that is not enough" -Obsession
'The Moment", struck such memories for me. I felt like I lived that during my teens and 20s. This book quite intriguing and the words are lovely even when clearly their is sadness in the poem. I think even if you don't read poetry on a normal basis, this book and his words can spark your attention to the different feelings you may feel during any meaningful relationship. The physical copy is just GORGEOUS. The pages in this book are works of art. I definitely recommend this book.
