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Beautiful Alien: Sapphic Poetry about the Pursuit of True Love
Otherworldly. Sensual. Fierce.
Beautiful Alien is a sapphic poetry collection about the pursuit of true love—on Earth and beyond.
In her second poetry book, Olivia Bella takes us on an evolutionary journey from inevitable endings, through a hazy but sizzling romance, to finding real love.
Throughout the chapters, Olivia seamlessly merges the mundane with the ethereal, creating an enticing narrative. The poems in the first chapter, Shards, remind us that in the process of seeking our truth, we sometimes unwillingly hurt others, and may end up hurting ourselves too.
The second chapter is about longing, loving, and letting go. Purple Haze portrays the emotional transformation that comes from a relationship that never quite stood a chance in the real world.
The third and final chapter called Lipstick Hearts, culminates in finding that special someone whom we not only have insane chemistry with but also a deep soul connection.
You will find Beautiful Alien especially relatable if:
- You ever had to leave someone so you could live your truth
- You have been in love with someone who couldn’t commit to you
- Despite all the heartbreak, you still believe in true love
- You love to embrace your sensuality
- You enjoy vivid, dreamy, and galactic visuals
Being a sapphic poetry collection, Beautiful Alien could especially resonate with lesbian or bisexual women, or those who only discovered their queerness later in life.
Beautiful Alien is a sapphic poetry collection about the pursuit of true love—on Earth and beyond.
In her second poetry book, Olivia Bella takes us on an evolutionary journey from inevitable endings, through a hazy but sizzling romance, to finding real love.
Throughout the chapters, Olivia seamlessly merges the mundane with the ethereal, creating an enticing narrative. The poems in the first chapter, Shards, remind us that in the process of seeking our truth, we sometimes unwillingly hurt others, and may end up hurting ourselves too.
The second chapter is about longing, loving, and letting go. Purple Haze portrays the emotional transformation that comes from a relationship that never quite stood a chance in the real world.
The third and final chapter called Lipstick Hearts, culminates in finding that special someone whom we not only have insane chemistry with but also a deep soul connection.
You will find Beautiful Alien especially relatable if:
- You ever had to leave someone so you could live your truth
- You have been in love with someone who couldn’t commit to you
- Despite all the heartbreak, you still believe in true love
- You love to embrace your sensuality
- You enjoy vivid, dreamy, and galactic visuals
Being a sapphic poetry collection, Beautiful Alien could especially resonate with lesbian or bisexual women, or those who only discovered their queerness later in life.
99 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2023
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About the author
Olivia Bella
3 books7 followersOlivia Bella is a poet, a writer, and the author of Spicy Dreams & Sugary Lies and Beautiful Alien. Her work has been published in various anthologies internationally.
One of her poems inspired pianist Margin Alexander to compose a piece and perform it during a concert in New York City.
Olivia is a passionate storyteller who is known for her sensual and emotive writing style which is largely influenced by her own life experiences as well as visual arts and music.
She was born and raised in Hungary, but she has been living and working abroad for many years and has been fortunate enough to call Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States her home. She currently shares her time between England and Hungary while writing her next book.
One of her poems inspired pianist Margin Alexander to compose a piece and perform it during a concert in New York City.
Olivia is a passionate storyteller who is known for her sensual and emotive writing style which is largely influenced by her own life experiences as well as visual arts and music.
She was born and raised in Hungary, but she has been living and working abroad for many years and has been fortunate enough to call Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States her home. She currently shares her time between England and Hungary while writing her next book.
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October 30, 2023
Gorgeous!
In Beautiful Alien, Olivia Bella’s second poetry collection, the author takes us on a journey that stems from the trials and tribulations of the wrong relationship, through the re-discovery of passion and desire, and into the unexpected realms of true love.
With unerring clarity, the author ushers the reader into a world of romance and deep craving, showing us that the life we are meant for is always within reach if we just open our hearts, and allow ourselves to let go of that which holds us back.
A highly recommended read.
In Beautiful Alien, Olivia Bella’s second poetry collection, the author takes us on a journey that stems from the trials and tribulations of the wrong relationship, through the re-discovery of passion and desire, and into the unexpected realms of true love.
With unerring clarity, the author ushers the reader into a world of romance and deep craving, showing us that the life we are meant for is always within reach if we just open our hearts, and allow ourselves to let go of that which holds us back.
A highly recommended read.
September 7, 2023
Gorgeous Poetry
This is one of the most beautiful collections of poetry that I have read!
Olivia is one of my most favorite poets, and this book does not disappoint. Phenomenal!
The love shining out from her writings is beautiful. The kind of love everyone hopes to find.
One of my favorite poems is “Oneness”.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the joy of beautiful love.
This is one of the most beautiful collections of poetry that I have read!
Olivia is one of my most favorite poets, and this book does not disappoint. Phenomenal!
The love shining out from her writings is beautiful. The kind of love everyone hopes to find.
One of my favorite poems is “Oneness”.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the joy of beautiful love.
January 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Beautiful Alien” by @oliviabellapoetry had fast become one of my new favourite poetry obsessions - oh, my heart, these poems are honestly everything! 🫶💖 The utter heart and soul, the love that's poured into every verse - the sensuality, the sheer vividness of the lines strung so stunningly together, I honestly could not help but fall in love with every one of these pieces! 🥹🫶 I started this stunning collection on a relatively lazy New Year's Day morning, and as soon as I started reading the first piece, “Bad at Love” (“Who's the hero and who plays the villain? And at the end of the day does it really matter? I'm breaking you and uoire breaking me…”), just, my heart! 💔 The amount of times I exhaled in a heartfelt sigh throughout this collection, the amount of times I felt my heart swell with adoration at reading these pieces (“You turned my black-and-white world into a technicolour dream that I never want to wake up from.”), to feeling like I was crumbling in devastation at (“And we break like porcelain. No matter how graceful our fall is, we end up in a million tiny pieces. Unrecognisable.”). Often, throughout my reading experience with “Beautiful Alien,’’ between swooning and sighing over each verse, each piece, I often found myself pouring back over favourite verses (aka the whole book, if I'm honest!), over and over again (“I dreamt about you the other night. We were two speckles, colour on colour, creating a rainbow / with our slipping hands and bodies, playing under the amusement park lights.”). Such a breathtaking collection of sapphic poetry, such a kaleidoscopic cacophony of emotions and oh so much soul weaved in between these absolutely beautiful words, so much love, heartache, pain and pleasure - hands down, an utter, utter must read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 15, 2023
Beautiful Alien by Olivia Bella is a spectacularly elegant dose of sensual. This book focuses on sapphic connections and boy does it sizzle.
This is an enchanting collection beautifully constructed poetry, full of the kind of passion anyone falling head into lust and love will understand.
It navigates through sexuality and a becoming the truth we all need to find in ourselves and each other about what we need to make us happy and whole.
It's not all happy sailing into the winds of forever. There is plenty to break your heart and lift you back up. Another gorgeous collection from Olivia I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
This is an enchanting collection beautifully constructed poetry, full of the kind of passion anyone falling head into lust and love will understand.
It navigates through sexuality and a becoming the truth we all need to find in ourselves and each other about what we need to make us happy and whole.
It's not all happy sailing into the winds of forever. There is plenty to break your heart and lift you back up. Another gorgeous collection from Olivia I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
September 12, 2023
"Beautiful Alien" embarks on a poignant journey that commences with fragments of a shattered heart strewn across the pages of what was envisioned as an everlasting love. The profound exploration of emotions is impossible to overlook, articulated with a vivid imagination that leaves me in awe of the author's craft.
In "Beautiful Alien," the poet bares her soul, exposing all that is broken, shattered, and torn, yet miraculously finds healing within her scars. Vulnerable and open, she invites readers to immerse themselves in the rollercoaster of love's myriad emotions, both lost and found.
As the journey unfolds, we are greeted with the intoxicating blend of love entwined with lust. With every turn of the page, the energy surges, and our hearts quicken, celebrating the author's captivating voyage into the realm of love.
At the heart of each poem lies the essence of love, and I am grateful to have experienced Oliva's latest book.
In "Beautiful Alien," the poet bares her soul, exposing all that is broken, shattered, and torn, yet miraculously finds healing within her scars. Vulnerable and open, she invites readers to immerse themselves in the rollercoaster of love's myriad emotions, both lost and found.
As the journey unfolds, we are greeted with the intoxicating blend of love entwined with lust. With every turn of the page, the energy surges, and our hearts quicken, celebrating the author's captivating voyage into the realm of love.
At the heart of each poem lies the essence of love, and I am grateful to have experienced Oliva's latest book.
September 4, 2023
An amazing collection of poetry! "Pizza Cutter Love" and "Vintage Dreams" are two of my favorites! This collection felt electric and raw and just resonating. If you have ever been in love you will definitely understand the mix of feelings that are being expressed through this book. The imagery created through these pages are crafted so well. I genuinely look forward to reading more from this author!
September 9, 2023
From her words I can taste the tears, I can taste the broken pieces that bled from her heart. A bittersweet palet were love tried to flourish — yet it never really grew in the way she hoped it would. Scars of love are visibly burning into her flesh — into her soul. She is a beautiful person that knows how to write about love and most of all.. about the idea of love. — berkana.vuno
September 15, 2023
These pages are truly beautiful, raw, passionate, and above all else honest and vulnerable. I've always adored this author, but now I'm completely in love. This book is a beautiful cosmic journey of smoldering passion between two blazing stars and the everything that burns between them. Don't miss this incredible journey of finding true love.
June 20, 2024
Such an amazing book by a great poetess!! Love it ✨️
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