Aphrodite Made Me Do It
Aphrodite Made Me Do It by Trista Mateer is an illustrated poetry collection published by Central Avenue Publishing on October 1, 2019. This 192-page work presents a modern and magical approach to self-care through the lens of the goddess Aphrodite, intertwining poetry with full-color artwork. The collection is structured in sections that alternate between the perspectives of The Poet and Aphrodite, exploring themes of love—romantic, platonic, and self-love—while addressing issues such as heartbreak, sexuality, and womanhood.
Readers will find that this collection delves into the restorative power of taking control of one’s narrative and rewriting personal stories. The poems encourage self-exploration and healing, inviting readers to engage with their own experiences of trauma and empowerment. With its focus on feminist themes and the exploration of love, this book is particularly relevant for those interested in poetry that intersects with LGBTQ topics and the mythology surrounding Greek deities. Aphrodite Made Me Do It is the first installment in the Myth & Magick series, which continues with titles like Artemis Made Me Do It and Persephone Made Me Do It.
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Voted one of the best poetry collections of 2019 by readers on Goodreads! Bestselling and Goodreads Choice Award winning poet Trista Mateer takes a magical approach to self-care with her new collection, Aphrodite Made Me Do It.
In this empowering and feminist retelling, Mateer transforms the mythology of the goddess into 224 pages of modern poetry and full-color artwork. Broken into sections alternating between the perspective of The Poet and Aphrodite herself, the work within tackles the timeless topic of love–romantic, platonic, and self-love. The collection addresses issues like heartbreak, sexuality, womanhood, trauma, and the restorative power in taking control of your own lore, speaking your truths, and rewriting your origin story. If you let her, by the end of this book, Aphrodite will make you believe in the possibility of your own healing.
“If you were only made to be beautiful, we wouldn’t have put you down here in the dirt.”Perfect for fans of Amanda Lovelace, Nikita Gill, Rupi Kaur, Elizabeth Acevedo, Rick Riordan, and Madeline Miller; or anyone interested in Greek myths, tarot, and Instagram poetry.
This is the first book in the Myth & Magick series, which also includes Artemis Made Me Do It and Persephone Made Me Do It.
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