Girl Made of Glass Paperback – January 24, 2023

"Girl Made of Glass" by Shelby Leigh is a captivating poetry collection that explores the complex themes of self-discovery, forgiveness, and self-love. Broken into four parts, each section of the book delves into different aspects of our past, relationships, and regrets that can shape our present and future.The first section, "The Nightmares," delves into our past and the moments that haunt us. The poems in this section are haunting and raw, leaving readers with a sense of vulnerability and deep reflection. Shelby's use of vivid imagery and emotive language captures the pain and struggles of coming to terms with past mistakes. Moving on to "The Mirror," Shelby turns inward to explore the theme of insecurity and how we can often be our own worst enemy. The poems in this section are relatable and thought-provoking, as she examines the ways in which our own perceptions of ourselves can hold us back.In "The Shattering," Shelby takes a closer look at relationships and how they can break us. This section of the book is deeply emotional, as she explores the pain and heartache of lost love and broken connections. Her words are raw and honest, leaving readers with a sense of empathy and understanding.Finally, "The Enchantment" brings the collection to a hopeful and uplifting conclusion. Shelby offers a powerful message of self-love and growth, encouraging readers to embrace their imperfections and find beauty in their flaws. Overall, "Girl Made of Glass" is a powerful and meaningful collection of poetry that offers a poignant exploration of the human experience. Shelby's words are emotive and raw, leaving readers with a sense of vulnerability and deep reflection. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand themselves and the world around them.

As a huge poetry fan, this is genuinely one of the best poetry books I’ve EVER read.This was my first book by Shelby Leigh and it definitely will not be my last. Even within the first few pages, I probably said “wow” and “oof felt that” enough times to fill up a page of my own. There’s poems of different lengths split into four different parts (each representing a significant stage of healing imo) but even in a few short lines, Shelby was able to articulate so many common concepts & feelings amongst humans (such as grief, insecurities, identity, self-love, regret, forgiveness, etc) into words so hauntingly beautiful. I use the word ‘hauntingly’ in the best way possible— so many poems stuck with me, with more pages bookmarked than not. The recurring theme of mirrors, shattering, and reflections is so brilliant & beautifully reflected throughout the book (no pun intended lol).I also really like how there’s some pages with illustrations to visually match the mental image depicted through the captivating words of the poem. It’s hard to put down but I highly recommend taking your time to read & process each poem, especially the ones that resonate with you.I can’t recommend this book enough, especially if you struggle(d) with self-esteem, regrets, and the complexities of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, & eating disorders.Thank you, Shelby, for creating such a beautiful masterpiece that resonates so deeply. <3

From the first to the last page, Shelby Leigh’s poetry book, Girl Made of Glass, captivated me with her unique storytelling skills and authentic voice. I loved each poem so much that I cannot even pick a few as the best ~ they all are outstanding. I cried while reading this because of Shelby’s bravery of sharing feelings about her own self that many of us can truly relate to but don’t say out loud. The book takes the reader on a journey with Shelby who discovers herself and is able to write love poems to herself and future self. The book is incredibly creative, replete with personification and other rhetorical devices as well as certain poems unique to Shelby’s own personal style. I read this in one sitting and couldn’t put it down. I will be rereading it over and over. I truly love it so.Michele Scirocco@[email protected]

A beautiful exploration of honesty, a healing journey towards loving self. Openings into light and expression, moving away from fear and trying to live for the approval of others. Finding yourself and loving what you find.

For me, appreciation and love for oneself has been shoved at the back of my mind growing up...because it was how i was taught growing up in a conservative family. I was given an insight of how it is to live in the sum of all fears and learning how to turn it into something helpful in developing oneself. It was a good read, found myself in almost all pages and helped me remember the girl who i was before this so called life turned me into a stranger. Highly recommended for those looking for a good reflective verses to read

While I connected the most to the final section in the book, it is still important to read from beginning to end to see the empowerment of the speaker/poet as she explores heartache, relationships, and grow to self-love. There’s a few reviews suggesting that they were confused by the start and end of poems, but if you read, you’ll see poems are connected in sections and meant to be read together. Almost like a nonfiction book in the first person, but written as poems. We are able to learn about the girl made of glass.

I found Shelby on Tiktok, and for anyone struggling with self-worth and self-esteem, Shelby is a perfect read. She is so honest and open about her struggles and insecurities. She writes things that many of us might be too afraid or embarrassed to verbalize, but they need to be said because they eat us up inside. I like to say that she's good for my throat chakra, lol. She has a compassionate voice, and her books feel like conversations with good friends.