Name: Magic with Skin on
ISBN: 9780998589800

Morgan Nikola-Wren

In her much-anticipated debut poetry collection, Morgan Nikola-Wren has woven her signature romantic grit through a stunning, modern-day fairy tale. Chronicling the relationship between a lonely artist and her absent-albeit abusive-muse, Magic with Skin On will gently break you, then put you back together again. "Morgan's words will transport you, touch your heart and soul, even, at times, cut you. 'Magic with Skin On' will make you feel." -BROM, author of Lost Gods and The Child Thief

Magic with Skin on

Kath Lau

This was the 10th poetry collection I've read this year and I can definitely say that this one is totally unique and brilliant. Huge thanks to Ms. Morgan for sending me a copy.

The book is divided into seven Acts which starts with short stories followed by poetry/prose. I really loved this concept and how the author uses metaphors effectively. The book tells us a heart-wrenching story of a woman and her unconditional love to a man. She starts writing her story and later on realizes her worth and finally set herself free. There was one scene that's quite graphic that it made me cringe.

This was an excellent work of art and I highly recommend it! Plus, look how stunning the cover is.

Here are some of my favorites:

“She is courting herself. Getting to know the twists and turns of her. Intimately. The way you can only do when you have been shattered. Running your hands up every small piece of you before you put it back into place—or even somewhere entirely different. Because it feels good to remind yourself that some changes are still within your control.”  - p.87

perhaps you felt cheated
because i turned out
to be ten times the
woman you bargained for

i'm worth my salt
and it tastes like
stories you've never
dreamed of 
- p.112

Actual Rating : 4.5/5 stars