Five Years ago, after a pregnancy scare that ended his relationship with his high school sweetheart, Marissa, Weston left his hometown of Postscript Island for college and refused to go back. Now that his mom has suddenly been offered a substantial offer to buy out her shop in town and needs his advice, he goes back and must face his past in hopes of creating a future with Marissa.
Marissa is afraid to trust herself or Weston after their past, and struggles to move past her own pain and fear, until she realizes that things on the Island aren’t adding up and people she thinks she knows and can trust aren’t who they seem to be.
This book is a guaranteed happily ever after set on a beautiful island.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candice Esteshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandice Estes2022-09-04 15:47:332022-09-06 10:14:41Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Candice Estes
Euphoric Wonderland’s excerpt was by far the sole reason I decided to give this book a read! Becker’s poetic writing style is one of true magnitude; his continuous attention grabbers, meticulous details, and titillating thoughts truly enthrall you into the readings. Becker tells not only separate poems that can withstand on their own (outside of the book setting) but tells a story vividly intwined and elegantly laid out one stand-alone poem at a time. The ability he has to remove the reader from their current environment into his world is phenomenal and something not many poetry books can pull off.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trishahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrisha2022-09-03 16:07:012022-09-06 09:58:08Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Trisha Cargile
I really liked the “flow” of his words. I only slightly got the “trippy hippy” vibe. For the most part I was able to just run with his words. It was like bouncing on a cloud. Ryan has a way to make you just float.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heatherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather2022-09-01 15:06:232022-09-02 07:03:45Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Heather Hoke
I absolutely adored this story! I hadn’t read the previous 2 stories, but I definitely plan to check them out. I was expecting the standard rom-com second love story line, but then the author threw a curve-ball with a fun fill mystery added in. I enjoyed how she shared the background of Marissa and Weston’s teenage romance and how things went sideways in smaller pieces, so it wasn’t all thrown at us all at once. The story was filled with humor, but when the main character owns a condom empire, the jokes pretty much write themselves. Throw in a few trips to a nudist colony a sassy parrot and you have the perfect mix for hilarity. I loved the story line and how the characters grow and come together. It’s definitely a great book to read if you are looking to escape reality for a bit and need some steamy romance, a ton of humor, a dash of mystery, and a happily ever after.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2022-08-31 21:02:082022-09-02 12:46:15Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
This book sure did not disappoint! From start to finish it was a fun read that kept my attention. The plot was great, the characters were fun and it hooked me so I want to read the rest of the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2022-08-31 20:20:052022-09-02 12:42:12Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Kay Stritesky
Second Chance Billionaire romance. High school sweethearts but now not even friends. Can they find out who is trying to buy up all the properties in town? Working together throws them into each others paths a lot and they find that they just have too many feelings remaining for each other. can they make a go of it? will they be able to let the past go so that they can move on. This book is full of action and laughs. It will definitely keep you turning the pages.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2022-08-31 20:09:162022-09-02 12:40:25Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Kelli Harper
Okay where does one begin. Tropical Date, I liked it but I didn’t love it. And because of that, I might actually read it again to see if my feelings change. I enjoyed the concept the author created, unfortunately I felt the pace to be a little slow. I’ve read quite a few second chance romance novels recently and though this one wasn’t my favorite, I know there’s people out there who will love it! Especially with the mystery added in. Weston and Marissa were high school sweethearts, till they weren’t. Weston walked away from everything because he couldn’t handle it. If he couldn’t be with Marissa he couldn’t be near her. Leaving his island home with no intentions of returning, till his mom gets a strange offer for her store. Weston comes back to investigate and he’s pulled like a moth to Marissa’s flame. One problem is that she’s seeing someone… Will Weston fight for her? How does the dynamic change once they are back in each other’s universe? Also who wants to buy up island land, and destroy what island life is all about. Keep an open mind as well as track if you want to track the author’s movements from page to page. Enjoy it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2022-08-31 19:00:182022-09-02 12:32:26Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Beverly Finnie
This was a good book. I had a hard time with Marissa. While I understood the reason she was the way she was, I just couldn’t really connect to her. I liked Weston a lot and thought it was great that he came in to help his mom. I would read more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2022-08-31 18:04:152022-09-02 12:27:28Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Trish Ann
This romance book was such a cute fun read. I have not read a book by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised with how cute and original the story was! I could not put this book down. The fact that this was about a condom making factory had me rolling in fits of laughter. If you are looking for your next lighthearted read that will make you laugh until your sides are hurting, this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-08-31 16:19:272022-09-02 12:20:43Tropical Date: Billionaire Romantic Comedy (Postscript Island) Reviewed By Carlie Del Gallo
An enjoyable and entertaining romantic comedy, which gave me some pure escapism whilst reading it, as I was transported to the tropical Postscript Island and the P.S. Resort. Painter Marissa and the now billionaire condom manufacturer, Weston have a difficult past, but now they have come face to face again on the Island. After Weston fled to the states, Marissa threw herself into her painting and is now studying for an art degree, whilst helping her parents run the resort. She’s also dating again, but although the local cafe owner is sweet he’s also safe. Her life is turned upside down when Weston returns to the Island to help his Mum sell her boutique. Weston, who bought a small condom manufacturing plant, which turned out to be very successful and profitable is now a billionaire, living the perfect life, or so he thought, until he saw Marissa again. The couple need to decide if they can put the past behind them if they are to have a future. I loved Marissa and Weston and their chemistry definitely came across in the narrative, leading to some steamy scenes. I liked the witty banter between the couple and the innuendos added humour to the story. I liked the ‘will they won’t they’ element of the storyline, and the added plot twists, involving a mystery kept me hooked from start to finish. Although it can be read as a standalone story, I look forward to reading the previous books in the series now, so that I can return to the P.S. Resort!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-08-31 16:14:212022-09-02 12:19:30Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Marissa lives on Postscript Island and is about to fulfill her dream and open an art gallery on the island. She’s happy, dating a great guy that owns a coffee house on the island and her parents also run a successful resort there. Weston left the island after high school leaving behind high school sweetheart Marissa. He owns a very successful business and is very happy to live the bachelor lifestyle and not return to the island. His mom reaches out about concerns of a very lucrative offer to sell her business. With some reluctance, he returns to the island on his mega yacht to find other businesses on Main Street receiving well above value offers as well. Weston comes back to the island and back into Marissas life as they work together to find out about the developer trying to buy up a lot of postscript island. This was a well written book. It had a good mystery and love story all in one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-08-31 15:21:542022-09-02 12:18:04Tropical Daye (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee reviewed by Tabitha Montero
This book was a phenomenal romantic comedy that I didn’t want to end. And it’s a perfect summer read by the pool or ocean. I wasn’t sure what to expect as this is an author I’ve never read before, but I will certainly be looking into her other books now. If they are anything like this one they will be fabulous. I laughed so hard at the sarcasm throughout this book. I loved that the main business is a condom manufacturer. I’ve never read a book with that type of business, and it just made for even more laughs and witty innuendos. I highly recommend this book if you want to laugh your behind off. You will not be disappointed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2022-08-31 14:33:452022-09-02 12:16:53Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Karen Pearman
This is an eclectic work of modern poetry. Ryan M. Becker takes you on a trippy, edgy yet completely relatable ride through his poems. I really enjoyed reading his poetry and I loved that I could read a poem or two here and there. Some where longer than others, but they weren’t too long. A lot of his poetry was very nostalgic and brought back memories of my childhood and teen years. I loved his word choice and more than once I was running to the dictionary (which I love to do) to see what a word meant or how to pronounce it. I absolutely LOVED the artistic aesthetic of this collection of poems. The art done by Matthew Revert was spot on with each poems and equally as trippy and edgy. Even if you don’t think poetry is your genre, give this a shot…I think you’ll like it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Kimleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Kimley2022-08-31 13:44:332022-09-02 12:15:45Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Megan Conley
I really enjoyed this rom com. It is part of a series, however it can be read as a standalone and enjoyed just as much. I loved the characters, the author does an amazing job of making the characters relatable and their personalities jump right off the page.
The story is is set in a paradise where you can imagine falling in love would be easy. However the course of love is never straight forward and when it involves a past love then things just get even more complicated. Add to the corruption and lies that are found in this book and it really adds an extra dimension to the story so it has something extra than just being a rom com
I love how the author brings in humour and innuendos to really highlight Marrisa and Westons past and the way they communicate with each other in this way really shows their relationship for the amazing connection it has. But will past events and current lies stop them from rekindling their relationship.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-08-31 10:45:552022-09-02 12:09:20Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Kerry Carr
This is such a fun read. With great characters, especially the main characters Marissa and Weston, and an intriguing storyline that keeps you captivated from start to finish this is definitely a book you don’t want to miss. The very talented author created such a beautiful place and community on Postscript Island that had me really wanting to go there! I for one will be now finding the first book and reading it as well purely because I enjoyed this so much and I can’t wait for the next book as well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-08-31 07:32:072022-09-02 12:05:18Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Jules Herbert
Imagine sitting at the beach with a cocktail in hand and a good book in the other well that is exactly what Tropical Date is.
I love a good RomCom and that is just what RS has given us. She is a new author to me and one I look forward to reading more of. This is the third book in this series but I have read it as a standalone and I didn’t feel like I was missing out. I will however be going back to read the others.
Tropical date is fun and full of all the things I enjoy in a romantic comedy. I mean my sense of humour had me laughing when a girl was hit by a bus in Bad Girls.
There is nothing straight forward on the road to love especially when there is a past between them which makes for some delightful barbs and puns.
With a beautiful tropical setting, delightful wit, lots banter, a condom company and a nudist colony I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. The delightful humour, wit and banter infused throughout this adventure added with a tad of mystery and a dab of danger there is something to delight your senses.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-08-31 07:20:092022-09-02 12:04:18Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Jenni Bishop
Oh my heavens, this is quite an entertaining romantic comedy. Winston and Marissa are a couple that grew up together and dated. They broke up and ended up together again, due to circumstances beyond their control. Winston has come home again to help his mom. Marissa is in a tizzy thinking it’s all about her. The adventures are many. They help solve a mystery. I love the humor in this. I love a good romcom. The humor, romance and a touch of mystery make the plot very entertaining. I found myself intrigued and wanting to keep reading. I loved the characters and how relatable they are. What a fun story. I will be looking for more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-08-31 06:29:122022-09-02 07:25:22Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Shelly Kittell
Oh my goodness! How could you not love this book and all that it contained! I loved the romance this book held, but the humor was freaking perfect as well! I could not get enough of the story and the characters that it contained! Everything went together so well! I had a very happy and pleasant time reading this book!
I love a good romantic comedy novel, but this one simply takes the cake home! As I said i loved the humor and romantic moments, but the mystery that was in the story as well, really made the book even more amazing . Absolutely loved the writing style of this wonderful author. The author knew how to keep you invested, hooked, and wanting to know more! Wonderful and fantastic read! Loved it!
This book was a great, light and fun read! I am so very happy I got to read and indulge in this wonderful book. Very much a high recommendation from myself! A must read for sure!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-08-31 06:25:472022-09-02 07:24:59Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Lorrene Huisman
Life-shattering news sent her boyfriend AWOL, so Marissa Sinclair is painting her way past heartbreak. After earning an art degree and opening a gallery, Marissa is determined to make her life a masterpiece.
Desperate to escape his grief, Weston Stambro flees to the States. During a high-stakes poker game he wins a small condom manufacturing plant. With no stiff competition, he grows the factory into a medium, then large, and finally into an extra-large money-maker. Now he’s a billionaire with a seemingly perfect life.
Then someone offers a ridiculous wad of money for his mom’s boutique. Shock and confused, she begs for Weston’s advice. Without hesitation, he points his yacht toward Postscript Island. But he wishes he’d brought protection for his heart.
Will Marissa and Weston whitewash their past and paint a new picture?
Tropical Date is a steamy, standalone romantic comedy. A guaranteed sweet HEA and is the second book in the Postscript Island series.
Rebecca Sue Jonesee lives on a wooded forty acres with Mr. Jonesee and a Maine Coon cat named Walter in rural Indiana. She writes stories that tug on your heartstrings and make you laugh while rooting for the main characters. Whether you enjoy wholesome romance or steamy love stories, Rebecca has you covered.
Recently she joined in on a romantic comedy boxed set featuring dozens of USA Today Bestsellers and award-winning authors. This PG13 assortment, My Funny Valentine, will give you months and months of fun!
Or jump into a sexy romantic comedy series based on the fictional Postscript Island, where everyone scores a second chance. P.S. Resort is where the main action happens. Rebecca’s had tremendous fun researching sandy beaches, hunky lifeguards, over-the-water bungalows, and exotic fish swimming in the turquoise sea. (Just don’t fault her for being broke and utilizing Pinterest.)
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I’ll admit it. I don’t understand poetry all that well. Poetry is an art, and it’s very beautiful, but sometimes I just don’t get it. This book of poems is incredible. Not only is the book beautifully detailed and attention grabbing, but the poems are beautiful. Now I don’t understand them all, but I understand enough. The rhyming is exquisite, the topics range from heartwarming to deep, soul concerning topics. Some of the poems featured in this book I didn’t like, some I loved and some made me laugh out loud and read them multiple times. I definitely recommend this collection. It’s a fantastic one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2022-08-26 13:44:092022-08-30 10:30:22Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Rachel Moss
Life-shattering news sent her boyfriend AWOL, so Marissa Sinclair is painting her way past heartbreak. After earning an art degree and opening a gallery, Marissa is determined to make her life a masterpiece.
Desperate to escape his grief, Weston Stambro flees to the States. During a high-stakes poker game he wins a small condom manufacturing plant. With no stiff competition, he grows the factory into a medium, then large, and finally into an extra-large money-maker. Now he’s a billionaire with a seemingly perfect life.
Then someone offers a ridiculous wad of money for his mom’s boutique. Shock and confused, she begs for Weston’s advice. Without hesitation, he points his yacht toward Postscript Island. But he wishes he’d brought protection for his heart.
Will Marissa and Weston whitewash their past and paint a new picture?
Tropical Date is a steamy, standalone romantic comedy. A guaranteed sweet HEA and is the second book in the Postscript Island series.
A good collection of poems. It is an amalgamation of dreams, emotions and the past we have all more or less dealt with. There are few which I could easily relate to, few which I could not, which is understandable as every one’s experiences are different. The poems primarily deal with mental health issues,social isolation and self doubt. The best part is the rhyming was one of the key aspects of this poetry. I really liked that the poems rhymed, it was kind of very soothing to hear my own voice, so I read it aloud. Overall a profound experience.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anantha Rusumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnantha Rusum2022-08-18 22:33:132022-08-20 13:47:28Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Anantha Rusum
This was a really interesting and thought provoking read. The author does an amazing job of transporting us through the use of poetry. There are many sensitive issues in this books such as dealing with mental health and pain tha life throws our way. Each poem is unique in length and style but they are all captivating and allows the reader a glimpse into the author’s mind, and world.
I wasn’t sure what to expect with a book about poetry but the authors writing style and the uniqueness of each poem made me read from cover to cover. The artistic way the author writes makes the reader feel fully captivated by the story of this person’s life and their outlook on things.
Well worth getting lost in the authors world for a while.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-08-17 07:45:142022-08-17 08:21:22Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Kerry Carr
This book is completely outside of my usual comfort zone but it was something that caught my attention and I had to give it a go. It is the perfect eclectic mix of weird and relatable and it felt like there really was something for everyone within its pages. I really enjoyed the fact that I could dip in an out of this book, reading a poem or 2 here and there. It meant, for me, that it didn’t get old and I engaged with each entry I read. This is a new author to me as well but I enjoyed the way the poems were constructed. You could tell that a lot of thought and effort had gone into each of them. Although not my usual type of book I would definitely pick up another book by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-08-15 14:57:512022-08-16 08:09:06Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Kerry Baker
This book surprised me and is so beautifully written that I was left speechless repeatedly. The flow of each poem is different but still amazing. I wasn’t sure what I was in for when I picked this up, but I was pleased with the gorgeous melody of each line I read.
I fell in love with the very first poem, “The Story of Me and What’s to Be” and I was afraid that the author put the best first. I was pleasantly proven wrong as I read each one as individual as the one before. Another memorable one was “Bits per Second, Tech Protectant, Descendant Who or What Expectant.” It brought me to tears and I found it incredibly relatable. The stories that are so wonderfully spun gave me more and more to think about.
I laughed and cried during this adventure and read each poem multiple times to soak them in. I highly recommend picking this up and reading with an open mind as it’s such a one-of-a-kind, amazing experience.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2022-08-13 15:58:152022-08-15 10:26:22Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Shannen Kern
Poetry is not normally my genre. However, I was captured by the cover of book and the ‘blurb.’ This is truly some psychedelic poetry. There is one piece that struck a chord: Waste Replaced Displaced in Space. It felt like a stoned Dr. Suess but it really does make you think, feel and try to open your mind .Stall, Slip and Fall Before You Get To It All, isn’t that a description of life? There are many original poems in here. They are creative, unique and speak to you. Give this book a shot. You may find you like it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-08-13 04:22:472022-08-15 08:39:56Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Shelly Kittell
What a wonderful collection of readings! I loved the poems this book held and possessed, it was work and words that really connected to me, and made me feel and think things.
The poems this collection had were not just empty words being thrown randomly onto a page and hoping it sounds good. It was full of a heart’s creation, and a feeling and devotion towards life itself. I am someone who has gone through my own mental health stuff here and there, and these poems were enlightening and beautiful, and the words I read, feelings I felt, really were uplifting and heartfelt. I know for a fact I will be re-reading this collection time and time again. I find the words can really help someone who’s struggling, or just wants to feel that connection, so yes, I truly loved the work and wonders this wonderful author has created!
I love poems, but these hit me deep. I look forward to future work by this gifted author, this collection and book is not one to be passed up, a must read for everyone no matter where your path of life is. Highly recommend this must read book and this wonderful author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-08-11 11:41:352022-08-15 08:04:50Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Lorrene Huisman
This book is as eclectic and intriguing as its title and its author. Ryan entertains us with his sarcasm, wit and dry sense of humour in light of dealing with pain, mental health issues and life in general with comedic poetry. The poems come at us in all colours, shapes and sizes and rhythms.
You never know what you are going to get. There is something for all the senses except taste and I am sure if Ryan could have done it, he would have.
It is clear he has had a difficult journey and made it out the other side, a little battered and bruised along with some scars but nevertheless he survived.
Having dealt with mental illness I could relate to some of things in this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-08-11 07:04:412022-08-15 08:02:48Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jenni Bishop
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker made for quite a thought-provoking read. This illustrated poetry collection is not just bright and colourful, it is a journey through the author’s mind, and life. His thoughts make for interesting reading as he tells stories with his poetry. Sprinkled with humour, dreams, hopes, energy, emotion, insights, opinion, memories, struggles, love, and just a touch of madness- Mr. Becker puts it all out there, challenging the reader, whilst stimulating their minds. There are parts that are quite dark, but there are lighter moments too. I enjoyed the unique creativity and lyrical quality to his work. Well worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-08-11 00:11:562022-08-15 08:15:05Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Angela Hayes
Open your heart to a compilation of musical poetry and surreal expression drawn from madness and mania.
Artfully weaving a rhythmic tapestry of touching poetry that flows like music, this deeply personal memoir invites readers on a fascinating deep dive into the author’s raw and heartfelt world of living rhythms and authentic feelings. As a deft amalgamation of spoken word, truth to power, clever wordplay, and thoughtful reflections, Euphoric Wonderland illuminates a mad spark of creativity as it draws uplifting inspiration from even the darkest of times.
Stimulate your imagination and open your mind to a psychedelic and enigmatic assemblage that ranges from tributes to The Beatles, Pink Floyd, head-banging heavy metal, to vinyl records, slam-poetry, superheroes, mind-altering possibilities, and the Jekyll and Hyde living inside each of us. Euphoric Wonderland blossoms out of madness, grappling with psychological issues through humorous and uplifting vibes.
Shining like a beacon for curious minds, this eclectic collection offers a moment of reprieve for those who want to forget about their mental health-related challenges, gifting you with light, laughter, and inspiring you with a message of hope. Euphoric Wonderland carries you down a rabbit hole of unusual and trippy experiences that gives you a newfound perspective on love, pain, life, and the joys – and struggles – of existence.
Euphoric Wonderland is Ryan Becker’s seminal literary work which was largely inspired by the relationship he has with his parents, both of whom are poets in their own rights and words. His father is a self-taught classical pianist, as well as an avid Shakespeare fan and aficionado. Those two elements of the fine arts were instilled in Ryan at an early age and were quickly absorbed through his father’s reading to him about famous musicians and writers.
As an avid collector of vinyl records, upon hearing the music of The Beatles for the first time, specifically their Abbey Road album, Ryan knew his destiny was to write. “Every step of this life’s journey is a learning experience,” proclaims Mr. Becker. He further adds, “The Beatles taught me how not to have hate in my heart, why we must help people in need, and to never hesitate to openly express my feelings in any situation.”
Ryan credits his even-tempered, soft-spoken mother for his development as a human being. He tries to emulate her cool-under-pressure manner as well as her kind and empathetic heart, which she shares with anyone in need. It is those characteristics he’s inherited that allow him to express himself through his writing.
Ryan’s childhood carried with it some undeniably emotional bumps and bruises, explaining “Everyone has struggles, and many have their inner demons. The only way for me to exorcize them is by taking them out of my brain and putting them down on paper.”
Writing can be a wonderful escape from reality as well as a fantastic way of feeling comfort within one’s true reality.
Watching reruns of Smallville on repeat, Ryan asserts that the character of Clark Kent, portrayed by Tom Welling, has taught him a few things about growing up. For example, it helped him learn how to speak and interact better with others—trust in people who treat him right and never disregard someone who has his best interests at heart.
It is why he proclaims, “Don’t ever let anyone take a torch to your dreams. Use that fire to motivate you to achieve your greatness, no matter in which arena you might be endeavoring!”
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