Diary of a Borderline

by Keira Van der Kolk

Modern poetry book about the reality of suffering from mental illness

Genres: Poetry

109 pages, Paperback

Published September 13, 2023

Reviews

[Mikayla Slota · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved her first book, but this one didn’t hit me as hard. I’m not sure if I’m just in a different phase of my life to where it is not as relatable as it would have been previously. There were some really good poems in this one, but overall it seemed repetitive. It had more to do with relationships and feeling empty or better off and less about mental health imo. It also felt contradictory as some poems would say she’s empty, broken, lost, sad, and would never stop loving that person after a relationship while others would say she knew what she deserved, was better off without that relationship, and his actions held no weight over her. I get feelings are confusing especially related to relationships, but I felt the overall message was contradictory.

[NyClaire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love her writing. Not sure if this one didn’t hit me as hard bc I’m no longer emotionally unstable (yaaay) or if it’s just not content I can relate to being a perpetually single lady. But still beautiful.

[Ash Vannatter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this even more than the first. 11/10.

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a cute poetry book, definitely pulled at my heart strings