Review; Playing with Matches by Michael Faudet

Last year, I read the poetry collection Playing with Matches by Michael Faudet and today I'll post my review of the book.

Description from Goodreads

Playing with Matches is the ultimate collector’s edition by internationally best-selling poet, Michael Faudet. A beautiful hardcover gift book that has been personally curated by the author featuring a compilation of the best work from his five published books and thirty-five new pieces of poetry and prose for readers to discover. A wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

To complement the exquisite and evocative poetry, prose, and short stories, this gorgeous book also gives readers a private glimpse into the author’s life. Comprising of black and white photographs taken by Michael Faudet that capture the inspiration behind the writing.

Playing with Matches is a must-have for fans of Dirty Pretty Things, Bitter Sweet Love, Smoke & Mirrors, Winter of Summers, and Cult of Two. A poetry lover’s delight with an additional 35 new pieces never before published in any Michael Faudet collection. An intricate exploration of love, heartbreak, seduction, self-empowerment, and sex that will spark your imagination and ignite the flames of passion that burn inside all of us.

My Thoughts on the Book

As I've read his other poetry collections, I couldn't resist this one and I was NOT disappointed. The poetry and prose is well-written, sexy, and seductive. I also enjoyed the various photographs in this specific collection.

This is a poetry collection that could make even those who is wary of poetry enjoy it, and I would highly recommend people picking up Playing with Matches as an introduction to Michael Faudet's poetry.