We Hope This Reaches You in Time

by R.H. Sin, Samantha King Holmes

Ideas, poetry and prose from Best Selling Authors Samantha King Holmes & r.h. Sin.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction, Romance, Love

104 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2018

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Samantha King Holmes part was better. R. H. Sin gets repetitive especially if you’ve read their other works

[Kawther · Rating 2 out of 5]

I firmly believe that the right timing for reading any book defines your experience with it especially how much you connect with it..
Now this book is not bad by any means,, there are many quotable lines and the language and writing style were ok, but have i read this a few years ago i think my rating would have been higher.. most of the book felt like a cliche and my overall feeling upon ending it was .. meh.
Perhaps it could help a lot of girls going through relationship’s hell.

[Maria Garcia · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am not a poetry hater. I love the work of amazing poets/writers; people full of talent, inspiration, major purposes and so on. Among those I mention, I could easily include Nayyirah Waheed and her work Salt, or Alberto Ramos and his amazing work eighteen. I could even include the charismatic Rupi Kaur and both of her works, Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers which, although they may be at times too simplistic, have a worth considering message underneath and a beautiful design. This author, nevertheless, leaves me speechless in the worst of ways (ironic because I am writing in this review more letters than most of his books contain).

I literally feel like he throws some inmature, random and EXTREMELY clichéd thoughts in his books, with no special style nor theme, with no artistic features nor any type of talent. All I could see while reading his words was his macho attitude claiming to know everything about women and being the best guy a woman could ever had. Simply pathetic. And I get why people buy it: he makes so many books with such little pages (even 50) and then prices them so "low" (not low considering the book characteristics, even expensive) and fools his instagram followers into believing he is selling an art piece for a super low price, and when people express their opinions on his comments sections he straightforward deletes it and even blocks you. And I am of course not talking about insulting him nor his work on his account, but rather asking a question literally like "i'd like to see you writing books with more themes than love, i'd be nice" LITERALLY he has deleted comments of the kind. I bet he spends way more time fooling the Instagram community and misguiding them to fill his pockets than actually crafting his books. Not to even talk about what's within the actual book which I refuse to call poetry: "run away from any guy who claims to love you while treating you like shit" (enter space x5) Wow. Lorca who dis.

All in all, save your precious time and money on scammers like this and if you are trying to find some good poetry, check out the amazing book eighteen combined with stunning illustrations made by the author Alberto Ramos who is just 18, or Nayyirah's work too, which is so deep and beautiful although more simple than eighteen; if you liked this r h Sin book, you'll fall in love with the authors I mentioned and on my humble opinion, will discover the genuine essence of contemporary poetry, and if you disliked Sin's books, you may even love the ones I said more.


That was hella long. But hey, hope it helps you. I wish someone had said this to me a little while ago.

[madisyn (dean redding’s version) · Rating 3 out of 5]

"devoured, you consumed me completely.'

It has been quite some time since I have taken the time to really sit with myself and collect my thoughts to write a review for a book. What is most interesting to me is that this time I am writing a review for a poetry book which I have never done before.

Now, it's not like I have never read poetry in my life. I have read vast amounts of poetry, because there is something different about the way poetry is created. There can be such a short amount of words, yet hold the same impact as a full length novel. Which is quite interesting to think about, especially when it comes to varying types of poetry that exists and is being created.

Poetry is powerful and this short collection of poems shared between Samantha King Holmes and R. H. Sin was exactly that: powerful. Though, I found personally in the second half which consisted of R. H. Sin's poems, I found them repetitive. Not that there's anything "wrong" with being repetitive, it simply felt...stagnant. Unlike Samantha King Holmes'.

"Love should feel like a midnight showing at the cinema."

I want to talk a bit about R. H. Sin's poems first, above quoted is one of the ones I genuinely liked. In comparison to a lot of the others, because as I said, they begin to repeat. A lot. For it being in the second half of the book it almost was like I just wanted to get it over with or not read the rest at all. Not because they're poorly written poems but simply because after a while I had the sensation of "yep...you've already told me this...about twenty different times...just 'different' words."

It however, is powerful in the consistency of the message that is being repeated throughout the poems and therefore that was something that I found encouraging and enlightening to read. Due to the fact that R. H. Sin made sure that the message STUCK.

As well with poetry, sometimes it is important to when you read or find them, depending on where you are mentally and emotionally in life. I recall when I began reading this poetry book, I related heavily to a lot of the words and everything being noted throughout it. However, I found as I finished it today that I am not as lost as I had once been towards myself and that I have began finding happiness within myself, therefore the messages of feeling "broken" hurt" were not as relatable to my present. However, it allowed myself to fall back into my past...which represented everything it was. It was everything I used to feel. Therefore, it was amazing to see the growth within myself and who I was then to who I am now and that was something that R. H . Sin's poems from this specific collection did for me.

There is a specific poem that truly hit close to home and to a past relationship that heavily impacted my growth that R. H. Sin wrote that I wanted to share from within this collection:

he left you in the middle of the sea
then returned with his hand stretched
toward you and you thanked him
as if he wasn't the reason for you
nearly drowning

This poem really spoke volumes to me and how I was able to relate it to my life and out of any of R. H. Sin's poems this was the one that stuck out the most to me and that made me really think about why I used to allow myself to let other drown me with their own narratives and ways of living, rather than my own. That is just something I wanted to express towards poetry and the way it makes you truly think.

"When you finally start talking to the universe, you may be surprised what the response will be. Listen closely."

Samantha King Holmes is who begins this collection and her words truly stuck far more to me in the end than that of R. H. Sin's. Holmes, had a way with the way in which she evolved her poems throughout the collection. As though they were truly telling a story and taking us through a journey rather than a constant repetition of more of the same.

I felt there was a lot of value to the words she put into her poems. They really made you sit there and think with yourself and the words that she was projecting onto you simply from a piece of paper. I feel that I wish Holmes had been given more pages because her poems in this collection were far more enjoyable to read and I felt that there was definitely more that could have been added to her section.

I actually took the time to annotate and tab this poetry book (and I rarely annotate), and throughout it I had vastly more notes and tabs when it came to section one of this collection. Whether it was simply because I related to the words Holmes wrote more or because I found the words to be far more exciting and interesting in the end compared to R. H. Sin.

I think that Holmes needed more dedication to her craft and how she made me feel understood, and I think that is something that is extremely important when it comes to poetry.

"Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to see something as it is rather than trying to make it seem better."

Holmes' approach just felt more natural and as though she was giving true and authentic advice. This poem above was one of my favourite's by her and it made me really think about how we as people always want to give the benefit of the doubt, but we must choose ourselves and let go of this idea of things getting "better" when we know they aren't.

Over the course of reading each of these poems, I felt in the end like it was a nice warm hug and the overall message of keeping going because you can do it. Which is a really nice message to receive and though I personally favoured Holmes' poems in comparison to R. H. Sin, both are impactful in their craft and this was definitely an interesting outlook on relationships with others as well as the relationship you form with yourself.

In the end... I think my rating is settled on a 3.7/5, only because I truly wanted more Holmes.

"you should love yourself more"

[Anna Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a mixture of both good and bad pieces, at least for me. Most poems were written in prose.

Here are my favorites:

In order to live a good life, bad days must happen. In order to know happiness, you have to be familiar with sadness. There is strength in realizing what hurts you. The heartache teaches you how to let go of the things and or people who no longer serve you delight. There's a lesson in every failure. On your journey toward peace, you're going to encounter chaos and that's fine."

There has never been anything wrong with feeling and or showing your sadness. It's the world around us that pressures us to smile to keep from crying. Joy has become a social construct and laughter is often used to wall off the screams of a heart that feels pain, you don't have to hide who you are and how you feel just to make the people around you feel more comfortable. You don't have to pretend to be happy just to make yourself approachable. No matter what it is or how hard it may be. Just feel it. No more hiding. There has never been anything wrong with feeling and or showing your sadness.

Here are the pieces that made ABSOLUTELY no sense at all for me and those piece that were badly written for me:

"Love should feel like a midnight showing at the cinema.

I mean???? What?

Seduce the soul and the mind first.

Exes are the hell you eventually leave behind.

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who HATES one-liners in poetry books. If you're gonna insert one-liners, at least make sure that they are striking - or the words could make the readers feel depth or something. These were just so bad.. :-( They just deserve to be tweeted with the #6wordstories or #sevenwordspoem hashtags and NOT BE PUBLISHED ON BOOKS. I swear these pieces were so horrible.

[Isaac Montgomery · Rating 1 out of 5]

Caillou-level emotional breakthroughs written in Elmo-level prose. Fitting. 

[Millie Cullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Mayra · Rating 5 out of 5]

R. H. Sin is my favorite poetry author, he write so perfect. I always think that he’s writing my story I relate to this book. I love his work!

[Jessi ❤️ H. Vojsk [if villain, why hot?] · Rating 4 out of 5]

he left you
in the middle of the sea
then returned
with his hand stretched toward you
and you thanked him
as if he wasn't the reason
for you nearly drowning

[Chelsie Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

Each new r h sin book has reinforced my belief that he is pumping out words without soul to try to ride the wave of fame that he’s been given (and I do feel that he earned it initially).
The first few books were incredible and inspirational to me... but with each subsequent book the quality seems to be on a steady decline. I’m at the point now that I don’t relate to hardly any of these words, and it’s disappointing to see that decline. I understand the motivation to publish more works while you’re still fresh in the minds of readers, but I feel there’s far too much weight on quantity instead of quality with the last several r h sin books; they’re riddled with cliches and there is no emotional depth whatsoever. It’s disappointing to see someone that used to be such a powerful poet transition into someone trying to please the masses.

Further, I understand his relationship with King as it has been written....but unfortunately, she really didn’t add anything of value to this collection. Her works were somehow even more disconnected, cliche, and cold than his writing. I know the subtitle is “ideas, poetry, and prose”... but her writing seemed to only be “rantings”-there was no poetry or prose...

Though you may make a great couple in real life, that doesn’t mean that your writings will work with one another.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of people are rating this book negatively, but I read it in less than an hour and it reminded me that I am important, and should come first. It is a great pep talk for those who are feeling stuck in their relationships.

[Denali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is aimed very nicely for people who are going through break ups, involved in unhealthy relationships, and looking for that sign to put yourself first and do what is best for you.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gosh this book is so relatable its scary. Highly recommend and just highlight the parts you relate to. It really makes me feel better and I will be coming back to it for inspiration.

[Gerardine Betancourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I will minimize your place in my life until your absence is no longer an issue"

[Meredith · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't finish this by any stretch. I was really going to try and give it the good ole college try but I just could not do it.

Contrived would be the best word I could describe for this mess. I hate being this mean and brutal but I am currently in isolation due to the pandemic and I will not waste my time on bad books. Very cliché and try too hard for me.

I won't lie… I got sucked in by the monochromatic instagram of both 'writers'. I purchased the book from Amazon along with many different books to fill my reading queue while waiting to go back to work. I knew going into this book that I would most likely not love it, but would have fun with it like Atticus' books. You know not to take those sort of poetry books serious but know that they will be fun and a fast read. This was just painful. I don't know whom the authors believe they are talking to, but what they wrote is not poetry like it is advertised. This is bad fortune cookie spiels that go on far too long. I would not believe you if you told me that you can write the same entry with different sentences for 208 pages. Apparently you can. My brain hurts from trying to block this bullshit out.

I have not read either of the authors' earlier works which is said to be good, maybe they are riding a commercial wave that is earning them money thus just putting out any sort of garbage and calling it 'poetry'.

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I immediately ordered a copy and sent it to a friend, the highest honor I have for books.

[Elizabeth Calderón · Rating 5 out of 5]

Empowering ❤️

[Mag · Rating 1 out of 5]

booooo tomato tomato tomato

[Sophie Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the empowering aspect of this book, yet I definitely see some self satisfying aspects that could be problematic. Occasionally, toxic positivity (e.g. everyday quotes like “I have the biggest heart of anyone I know”; not present in the book per se) shows up especially in the beginning of the book. That aside, I think as I kept reading I definitely loved the extra push that this gave womxn who are going through difficult relationships.

[bri · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book explores the journey through & to self-love & heartache, as well as toxic relationships. the author talks the the reader through common feelings in toxic relationships & how to walk away & start a new beginning. it was very encouraging & uplifting for those who feel stuck, unappreciated, or unloved by a partner. although, i personally did not relate to the message, it was still very beautiful words for others.

[Sage Buchanan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice, and heartfelt messages.
I would have preferred more tempo to the pieces, but to each their own.
Personally, this collection felt more targeted than 'A Beautiful Composition of Broken'. It also repeatedly drilled in that targeted topic. Again, I might have enjoyed it more at a different stage of my life, but currently, it felt like kicking a dead horse?
It's worth a reread in a couple of years, but for now, I don't think I'll be adding it to my permanent collection.

[Madelynne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I hesitate to label this as poetry. Instead it felt like snippets of essays speaking at the reader from high up on a soapbox. This book had an agenda, and it made sure to remind you of it on every. single. page. It's possible I just read this at the wrong time in my life, and therefore it didn't move me like the authors ever-so-clearly wanted it to, but whatever the reason, I still almost DNF'd this.

[shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

“You still wait for him as if he isn’t the reason your heart keeps breaking” BYEEEE I was depressed the whole time reading this book. It called me out so many times and I feel like I needed to read this book as the year is ending.

[Daphne99 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,25* Het eerste deel geschreven door Samantha vond ik erg mooi. Het tweede deel van R.H. Sin ook, maar omdat ik al vaker zijn werk gelezen heb vond ik het op een bepaald punt erg herhalend worden.
Maar nog steeds heb ik erg genoten van de mooie poëtische kijk op het leven van deze auteurs.

[Sarana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the mix of the first half being written by Samantha King Holmes and the second half by R.H. Sin - I took to highlighting this one versus my usual dog-ear pages hehe.

[Lindsay Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Don't let feeling lonely be a gateway to letting people who aren't really for you into your life."
"You will be someone's best thing, but until them, be the best for yourself."

[Kaylyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best poetry book I’ve ever read like ever! Go girl power. 5 star book. This book was written for me except not really but it was speaking directly to me.

[Gerardine Betancourt · Rating 3 out of 5]

"People think I don't give a fuck about anyone. They're wrong; that's not the issue. I care about too many people who don't give a fuck about me"

[Kari Napier · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is sooo good! Love his poems!

[Abby Stapleton · Rating 4 out of 5]

rounded up from 3.5