Official Review: Scarlet Shadows by Scylla Grand

Echo Haapala · Post by **Echo Haapala** » 03 Apr 2020, 13:16

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Scarlet Shadows" by Scylla Grand.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Are you looking for a quick yet powerful read for your next book? Scarlet Shadows by Scylla Grand is the right choice for you. The author’s writing is a work of art but also holds a lot of meaning. This book consists of 30 poems and is divided into 3 parts: Invisible, Inertia, and Cold. Each part invokes a wide array of emotions and is guaranteed to take you on a fantastic emotional journey.

I haven’t been exposed to a lot of poetry, so I cannot compare this writing to any others. With that said, I enjoyed what I read. Although it was a quick read, consisting of only 37 pages, I felt like the words took me on an emotional voyage. The poems in Invisible were filled with dread, despair, and loneliness. As the journey continued into Inertia, the poems became lighter. By the time I reached Cold, the conclusion, they were beaming with light and acceptance.

If I had to choose which part, I liked the best, I think Inertia would be the winner. There were multiple poems that I starred in this section. Notably, “Ignorance,” “None,” and “Reciprocation.” Each had different messages and stirred parts of my soul. The one that stuck with me the most is called “Snowfall.” This poem invoked a sense of calm within me, which is much needed during the global pandemic we are all currently experiencing.

The author’s writing style will allow readers to connect to her deep and powerful messages. I say this because it happened to me while reading. Some poems transported me back to a time where I felt almost exactly as the words in the poem described. For example, the poem titled, “None” is about falling in love and sharing your life with someone but feeling like it isn’t quite right. So, the relationship ends, and you’re at square one with feeling alone. I am sure this is something that everyone has experienced. For this reason, I honestly believe this book might be therapeutic to some.

As I mentioned previously, Scarlet Shadows is a work of art. The author delivers her messages beautifully and artistically. Her poems are emotional, heartfelt and therapeutic. For these reasons, I rate this book a 4 out of 4. Further, this book was professionally edited. I didn’t note a single error. As for recommendations, I would suggest this book to poetry lovers. Due to some of the darker content, I believe this read is more suitable for young adults and adults. I would not recommend this book to readers that do not enjoy emotional content.

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Miraphery · Post by **Miraphery** » 07 Apr 2020, 04:37

I am not a poetry lover but this was so beautifully reviewed. You seem to have enjoyed it.

Laurina Michael Olowoniran · 07 Apr 2020, 05:38

Really, I have never understood poetry. I still have that fear when I hear of poetry. But this sounds good. Beautiful review

Mohammed_Sameer2 · Post by **Mohammed_Sameer2** » 07 Apr 2020, 16:19

Hi Echo, You made a good review on the basic inner themes of Scylla Grand's Scarlet Shadows, that you discover her deep feelings, and their impact on the world of the reader.

When I read some of Scylla's poems, I found that her poetic discourse supported some important effective topics; such as the hidden unconscious metaphoric energies, fantastic dialogues with the other or the reader, psychological perspective about nature signs, and complex imaginary view of the relation between instincts and spirit. Have a good time.

Dr. Mohammed Sameer Abd Elsalam