Climate

by Whitney Hanson, Ruth Bladen (Illustrator), Emma McNamara (Illustrator)

The only constant in life is change. Climate is a journey in embracing change both internally and externally. It guides you through all the weather you face. From heartbreak to the storms you create inside your brain, Climate reminds you to embrace the sun, storm, and rain. Most importantly, it emphasizes the beauty, value, and consistency of change.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Love, Self Help, Collections, Romance

345 pages, Paperback

Published November 7, 2022

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

as a fellow believer in sunrises, it found me when it was supposed to

[Dannie Golemba · Rating 5 out of 5]

chills and tears.
she never fails to put my feelings into words, but does it in the absolute most beautiful way possible. i feel seen. i feel heard. i feel wanted. whitney has such a bright soul & im so thankful that she’s will to use that light to make others shine<3

[Devin The Book Dragon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am unsure if I am just getting pickier with poetry, or if these types of poems just feel overdone because I have read so many collections of poetry that seem the exact same as this one. Every time I read a poetry collection lately, I can't help but thinking that Trista Mateer or Clementine von Radics wrote the same thing, but with more wit and more punch.

I am not here to judge the experiences behind what this poet is writing, but typing in choppy paragraphs in all lowercase letters does not make a collection amazing. I am not judging just this book for doing this, it's just a trend I have seen with poetry collections lately and I am mentioning it in this review.

I think this could be good for someone just getting into poetry, but if you have read a lot of poetry like me, it might miss the mark. I think the topics in this collection is highly relatable, so it will be very digestible to a larger audience.

[Keira · Rating 5 out of 5]

An utterly stunning poetry collection about love, healing, grief and just about every emotion in between. A book that cannot be rushed, but instead must be appreciated and treasured.

[asapidox · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐✨
Climate is a deeply resonant collection that occasionally struggles with pacing in its middle sections. However, its powerful beginning and truly transcendent ending make it a profoundly worthwhile read. It doesn't offer easy answers, but rather a companion for those learning to find strength in every season of the heart. It is a book that understands you won't always be okay, and that, in itself, is perfectly okay. Highly recommended for anyone seeking poetry that validates the storms and illuminates the path forward.

[gladness]

dnf @ 45%

”i wish i wasn’t so desperate for someone to prove to me that i can be loved.”

because the cringe was off the charts. i usually love me some cringey modern poetry—sometimes i even prefer it—but this one was too much. like, wow.

when the poems weren’t cringey, they were just blank and not unique at all. honestly, i was bored half the time. i don’t know… just see this out and you’ll see what i mean.

“childish” they called me
“jealous?” i replied, laughing and stomping in a puddle.
“if being childish is being in love with the ordinary, i sincerely hope that i never grow up.”

be for real..

or

shhh we are talking
~myself and i

just gonna leave it at that.

[Jill Louisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book half as much as I expected. I discovered the author through her insta posts and I really enjoyed the poems I heard there unfortunately the ones I already knew also were the ones I liked the most in this book and the rest couldn't keep up.

most of the poems felt repetitive and forgettable.

a lot of the book was also poems that were only a few words and didn't really tell a story. it reads a lot like rupi kaur, so if you like that kind of poetry go for this book. if you don't like that kind of poetry, maybe skip this one.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

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"i don't like the darkness i am capable of."

"i wish that i didn't disappoint you
when i can't love myself.
when i can't eat
when i can't drink
when i can't take care of me
because now there are two things
inside me screaming.
one is telling me that i am failing myself,
the other is telling me that i'm failing you.
i know that you only look at me that way
because you love me
but you don't understand
it tears me twice apart
that by being reckless with my life
i'm being reckless with your heart"

"someone made a mistake
when choosing the soundtrack for my movie.
they gave me plenty of happy scenes,
but sad music consistently
plays in the background.
i'm living this contradiction.
i should be happy
but the tragic music in my mind
is too loud.
all is well
but the painful melody persists.
how i should feel
constantly wars
with how i do feel
and the symphony inside
always wins"

"“childish” they called me
“jealous?” i replied, laughing and stomping in a puddle.
“if being childish is being in love with the ordinary,
i sincerely hope that i never grow up.”"

[Simina Morar · Rating 4 out of 5]



tharaa25

Favorite of them :

"I don't want to be pretty like that, not in the way that beauty fades as soon as I open my mouth

I want to be pretty in the way that sweet words roll of my tongue and people taste their beauty with their mind rather than their eyes.

I don't want to be pretty like that, not in the way that I draw all the attention in the room that me.

I want to be pretty in the way wild flowers hidden in the most unlikely places are pretty, I want people to stop and think, wow she changes the way that I see weeds.

I don't want to be pretty like that, not in the way that overshadows the beauty of others.

I want to be pretty like when you re-read a letter from an old friend, so that when you look at me, you're reminded of all that is valuable in you."

[Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had such amazing potential. The cover and topics reminded me of some really big names such as Lang Leav and Michael Faudet However, the actual writing fell flat. I absolutely enjoyed that the author took a chance and discussed mental illness and was vulnerable in their writing. This shows bravery. However, the formatting made it extremely difficult to follow. I could not tell when one poem started and when one finished. This made it extremely difficult to enjoy.

[emi · Rating 4 out of 5]

First experience reading poetry and it was good.
I’m amazed at how well specific feelings and thoughts were represented on paper. It is like i could visualise each little feelings and it was very nice.

[Sedona McNerney · Rating 4 out of 5]

not me crying in the gym sauna every page

[Millie Cullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Lilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt some of these deeply

[Eva Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will never get enough of these beautiful words <3

[meli ୨ৎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay so, I bought this book with a rec on tiktok and I didn't know if it was a good choice because of the genre of this book. (never really read poetry book in my life) But I gave it a try and I think it gave me more comfort than expected, lot of my feelings were put into words and I think I'll cherish this book well 🩷 I don't know if this book would relate to everyone but for sure it did to me.

[alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had such an interesting take on the weather and used it as emotion. I enjoyed so many of the poems and the verses that were found in the book. The author is someone that I discovered on tik tok through one of the poems that she has in this book that left me completely speechless. I am very much interested in reading her other poetry works.

[Annie Herde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, just wow. Who knew a book could make you feel a little less empty and a little less heavy all at once, to feel hope and light in a time of turmoil and excruciating sadness. All I have to say is thank you Whitney, thank you 💛

[Nora Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a low 4🌟 for me so I might change it to a 3.5🌟 or a 3🌟 I think this might be my least fav Whitney Hanson book I still enjoyed it a lot but I just didn't connect with it as much as the other two

[Kiara · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many of her words are devastatingly beautiful!

[Latasha McElroy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some poems were better than others. This was like a mid three star. The writing felt too reserved for poetry.

[kaitziez · Rating 1 out of 5]

From the three books I have read from this author, all her books are the same. The poetry is not very descriptive and blank. It is not unique. I was bored.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 - I love Whitney Hansen books, but this one did not resonate with me the way that her previous books did. Still beautiful poetry though.

[Taylor Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

my favorite lines:

“it tears me twice apart
that by being reckless with my life
i’m being reckless with your heart”

“i’ve been counting the stars every night and i noticed when you disappeared. when you tried to put out your light.”

“the worst kind of homesickness
is the kind where you just want to get back
to yourself”

“maybe getting better
isn’t a cosmic shift
it’s just waking up every day
and trying”

[Nityasree Vankadara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right words at the right time do wonders. I guess this book found me in pieces and by the end of it, i am not as broken as i used to be. This would be my forever go to book if i need a reassurance or if i just am in a bad mood and wanted a friend. This is soo beautiful and thought provoking and i am sure, if i go back to page 1 again, it feels like a completely different book. Right words at the right time.

[haley :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

funny how this book of disparity and growth can make a person (me) so happy :,)

[Oliwia (flea_book) · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing how a few lines of text can reflect your soul

💙

[Zoey Schaefer · Rating 4 out of 5]

no one is coming to save you from yourself
this storm
is yours to survive

[Clara (clarylovesbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cried a lot.

[Keely Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I turn to poetry to heal my woes…

Emily Hanson held my hand for a few hours.