Chained to my Demons:Embraced by the Kingdom of Darkness

by Hannah Havenspell

An original poetry collection about growing up and suffering through mental health issues. This collection looks at family dynamics, growing up as an eldest child, and the invisible pressures that develop when growing up. Asking the question "Am I good enough?" The development of your mind becoming your own enemy and what happens when you wear a mask for far too long.

181 pages, Paperback

Published December 26, 2024

About the author

Hannah Havenspell is a young poetess who loves to read just as much as she loves to write. She is currently studying Psychology and Women and Gender Studies to become a therapist for LGBTQ+ youth. She has been writing since she was twelve and has always had a love for literature and stories. When she is not reading you can find her listening to music, singing, participating in geek culture or studying.

Insta: @thedarkestroyal

Email: thedrakestroyal19@gmail.com

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chained to my Demons: Embraced by the Kingdom of Darkness by Hannah Havenspell is a very honest and deep poetry collection. It talks about growing up, family pressure, and the pain of fighting with your own mind. When I read lines like “I don’t know the girl who died,” I felt it so strongly, like it was written for me. This book made me think about my own life, my struggles, and how sometimes we hide behind a mask and pretend to be okay.

For me, reading this book was very emotional. I saw myself in many poems — the pain of not feeling good enough, the loneliness, and the anger at myself. It made me stop and think about how often I have asked myself the same question — “Why do I feel like this?” Hannah’s words felt very real and comforting at the same time, like she understood what I have been through.

I really liked how this book does not hide the darkness. It shows the bad days, the crying, the thoughts you cannot say out loud, but it also shows a little hope. The poem “Welcome” was one of my favourites because it talks about nightmares but also dreams and wishes. It felt like there is still something to look forward to.

I would tell other readers that this book is not just poems, it is someone’s heart on paper. If you have ever felt sad, broken, or lost, you will feel connected to these words. This book will not make your pain go away, but it will remind you that you are not alone in feeling this way.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5, there were some very interesting format parts that I thought were quite clever and the content was very impactful.