Twisted Velvet Chains by Jessica Bell

It's Friday, and it's a sunny lovely day here in London. Hope it's as nice in your neck of the woods!

Today, I want to give a shout-out to Jessica Bell. She's written a wonderful book of poetry called Twisted Velvet Chains.

Here's the blurb:

Twisted Velvet Chains is a collection of poems which follows the experiences of one woman growing up with a bipolar, drug addicted, gothic musician mother. Each poem represents specific moments of their life that embrace vivid rich imagery, and illustrate the turmoil of emotions both experience while together. The collection is divided into four parts that flow one into the other from childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and post-death.

And here's my review on Goodreads:

It's been a long time since I've read a book of poetry, so when I sat down when Bell's 'Twisted Velvet Chains', I wasn't quite sure what to expect. But . . . wow. The poems grab you by the throat and won't let go. Visceral and powerful, Bell masterfully evokes image after image. Words become hammers, striking blows. It sounds a horrible cliché, but I couldn't put it down.

Check it out if you get the chance! Have a great weekend, everyone.