Semicolon; [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

I'd previously read Bones in the Garden and enjoyed it, but this, THIS - the book was divided into two sections, "Darkness and "Light", and it was oh-so-perfect. Each poem is a fleeting glimpse into the worst kinds of trauma. And then into the glowing warmth of healing. The pieces about self harm particularly resonated with me. Let me not forget that there are also illustrations! And they will definitely add to your reading experience.I really appreciated that the author included not only a content warning in the beginning BUT ALSO a list of suicide/crisis hotline numbers in the back. (I don't personally benefit from content warnings because I'm jaded af, but I know there are a bajillion people who DO, so, bravo!)I'm absolutely looking forward to McKayla's next work!

i am the sun & moon of my own damn universethis poetry collection was divided into two parts, dark & light. i do admit that i didn't really enjoy the first part, but i loved the second part much more. mckayla wrote beautiful poems about healing, self-love, and learning to love yourself and your body (again).i also really appreciated both the trigger warning list at the beginning, and the suicide hotline/crisis line numbers at the end of the collection.

This was such a beautiful and effective poetry collection. What Mckayla does best is create a linear storyline for her collections that is focused and doesn’t meander into off-topic subjects. She really knows how to craft a story arc with her poetry. I also really appreciated the trigger warnings in the beginning and the hotlines at the end. It’s really clear that she cares about her readers and their mental health. Well done!

Another lovely collection of poetry from McKayla! I really enjoyed Bones in the Garden, but I feel like she has grown as a poet, which is so fun to watch! The whole thing was solid, but there were a handful of lines and poems in particular that were truly stunning. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has struggled with mental health issues, abuse, self harm, or suicidal thoughts. It reminded me that I am not alone. I really enjoyed the illustrations, too! Anyway, well done, McKayla.

I loved semicolon so much! From bones in the garden (her prior collection) to this one, the author shows an impressive amount of growth in their craft. They really cracked open parts of themselves and laid them bare for the reader. I had to take my time reading it because you can feel each and every word in your heart and soul. I’m so grateful to have read this collection and am definitely ready for the next!

So freaking good. McKayla dove right in and evoked so much emotion in her poems. They were all very sad about suicide and depression but she provides warnings and a number to the suicide hotline. Her writing is absolutely beautiful in this book. I really hope to see more from her.

Semicolon was beautiful the first read through, and better the second. I'm grateful these words were shared with us. There is such a personal voice to each poem. I can't wait for more. This is a must read for anyone, and I would recommend to anyone~

Very good book. It’s good to know in some situations you are not alone. I also love the writer included the help lines at the end. Awesome!

McKayla Debonis wrote my favourite collection of 2017 "Bones in the Garden", so I anticipated this collection as soon as it was announced. It did not disappoint, I cannot state how much I love the style of writing in Semicolon and the content. McKayla's words steal my heart, the poems are emotive, strong, and raw. Im a very greedy reader, I cannot wait for more. Until then, Im going to be rereading this and "Bones in the Garden" a million times over.

It's a good short read. Read it on a layover. It was perfect. It had a lot of things that I had in mind but I could never word them. This pretty much did that.