Although this is not Chloe N. Clark’s first poetry collection, Escaping the Body is the first of her work that I have consumed. With diverse themes such as trauma, loss and the body, this collection left me with a nostalgic feeling, verging on melancholy.

The imagery was vivid and vulnerable, each poem beautifully written and relatable. There were some parts that felt repetitive, especially toward the middle, but with a style more narrative than descriptive, this collection was able to hold my attention to the very last word. The references to science fiction and horror as well as the homages to Houdini helped with that.
 

Overall, I truly enjoyed this poetry collection and can’t wait to pick up more of Chloe N. Clark’s work.

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.