Lighthouse

by Isaiah Quinn Rodriguez

These are pain-soaked words, spoken loud enough to guide you home. Lighthouse is split into three sections, all of which confess to a different type of heartbreak, neglect, abuse, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Its comfort comes not from coddling with soft words; but rather, by exposing mutual wounds. Lighthouse, Isaiah Quinn's second book, invites you to follow the author's pain, in hopes it leads you to brighter places.

Genres: Poetry

135 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2022

Reviews

[Niki Rowland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d been waiting for the summer, to mark the halfway point of the year, to delve into Lighthouse. Isaiah Quinn’s raw honesty reveals the importance behind a voice, our voice: although words may not save us, the sound begins to help.

A notable line from the piece ‘I Wonder’: if i leave too soon, can i return? and if i do, will all be well?

[Glorya Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

There were many poems in this book that I enjoyed enough to notate and reread if I felt the need. It was a good read, and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys poetry—especially poetry involving love.

[The Quintessential Quotage · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting so much more but it's quite unfortunate seeing how it just didn't live up to the hype.

[Karly Greno · Rating 5 out of 5]

the best poetry book I’ve read in a long while 🩶

[Tori ✼ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely poetry book!

[Jo-Anne Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite poetry books I’ve read in a while. Isaiah’s writing is heartfelt and he’s incredibly talented. I definitely recommend this book for poetry lovers and those who want to get into the genre.