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Book SynopsisThe debut collection from 22-year-old poet Reyna Mays, I Love My Love tells the story of Reyna's childhood, her parents’ toxic relationship, and how, against all odds, she learned to love herself.
Trade Review"The power of self-love is extremely prominent in her poignant verses and serves to cure the broken and give hope to people who feel as though there is none left." (Dominique Etzel, Alloy)
"Inspiring the poetry-sequenced narrative of her first book of prose,
I Love My Love, Reyna's childhood—which was caught between the dysfunctional relationship of her two parents—breathes substance into her poetry." (Diamond Alexis, BET.com)
"If you've never read poetry on the beach, we highly recommend that you do. And we highly recommend that you start with Reyna Biddy's
I Love My Love." (Elizabeth Entenman, HelloGiggles)
"This collection feels deeply personal, almost as if the poems are lifted from a diary, which might allow readers to feel a deep sense of connection." (Kathryn Gullo, VOYA Magazine)
"She [Reyna] is strong through her suffering, loving despite her heartache, and soaks in all the love and lessons around her to give it back tenfold." (Jessie Ma, FabFitFun)
