deluded: a guide to situationships

by Isabella Dorta

‘there is a certain skill in delusion.

in burying your head into the sand,

or into the shoulder of whoever will let you.

it might not be art,

but it is damn near close-



to take a few, spared words as gospel promises

and an unbothered body as a lover.



if that is not talent,

i do not know what is.’



an unfortunate story of love, oranges, delusion and hatred.

Genres: Poetry

190 pages, Paperback

Published February 29, 2024

Reviews

[Katlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

An unfortunate story of love, oranges, delusion and hatred.

I’m obsessed with this book and I’m obsessed with Isabella 🙈❤️
It’s everything to me!! Every word I was captivated. I felt everything! What I felt I can’t even put into words. It’s written in the most beautiful way, I want to scream from the rooftops!! If you love poetry as much as me I would highly recommend reading anything written by Isabella Dorta but this was unforgettable… again to me anyways😍🤭
Poems from cover to cover!

[Ellie Cobbett · Rating 5 out of 5]

i will always love reading anything by Isabella Dorta, captivating and lovely as always 🤍

[Alyssa Winder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the ongoing story with oranges as a metaphor. one of my favourite poems ever is in the collections “be sure of me”.

[tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

“pick me apart
and show how the light shines through me.
you have stretched me
too thin.

i am ruined by you
and i bet you’re damn proud of it.”

i should’ve done a review sooner as i got the signed copy a few weeks ago but i had to take time to soak in every inch of this book. it did not disappoint. just wow. isabella your writing is a literal masterpiece, if anyone can understand you through writing it’s her. i cant wait for the books to come. 💕

[Katerina Petrou · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read Isabella’s poetry, I swoon. Her work is a masterful representation of talent combined with a pure heart. deluded is, by far, my favourite of hers - so far. The imagery conveyed within these pages frames an intimate atmosphere that I just adored. Speaking of love with passion, completely and wholly unapologetically. Truly, Isabella is an inspiration to my own work and is a powerful voice in this generation.

[Chy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been with Isabella for since she started in 2021, and I have always loved her poetry. This book is probably one of my favorites she has written, and I loved it so so much

I cannot wait to see what else she writes in the upcoming years <33

[Cody Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devastatingly, heartbreakingly, wonderfully beautiful book that made me cry, made me feel empowered, made me feel seen, and showed me a glimmer of hope that I’ve not experienced in some time.

Cannot recommend Isabella Dorta enough, whether you are a typical poetry fan or not. Simply excellent.

[Posie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay, mediocre as expected of modern poetry about shit men lol🤣

[Jeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love Isabella Dorta’s poetry and writing style. I recommend reading all her books, they are chef’s kisses to me.

[Anastasia Yevdokimova · Rating 1 out of 5]

Absolute horror, the world must be spared of this book