I am delighted to be taking part in the Random Things blog
tour for The Poet today. I received a copy of this book as part of the blog
tour.
The Poet is a book written in verse that follows Emma who is
in a relationship with her older professor.
Tom comes across as charming and is loved by his students
and colleagues alike, but behind the scenes, he is controlling and their relationship is toxic and addictive at
the same time.
The Poet is the tale of Emma and Tom’s relationship and over
the course of the book you see how the characters change and begin to show their
true colours.
This is a beautifully written book, set against the backdrop
of Oxford academia, that explores important issues including controlling
relationships, class and privilege.
I hadn’t been sure how I would find a novel written in
verse, but I actually really enjoyed it and found it very easy to read.
I love this cover.
4 stars
