"Elizabeth Knightly's Choose To Choose Me not only showcases beautiful poetry but unveils a deep unspoken honesty of self. These poems are letters of love, not only to the ones who got away but to Knightly herself. Choose To Choose Me is a poetry collection I will be frequently revisiting." - John Queor, Author of Bypass
"Elizabeth Knightly goes the extra mile to immerse you in her world. With song recommendations accompanying each poem, Knightly provides a
musical backdrop that allows her readers to experience the emotions as vividly as she did with her Muses. The pain of judgment and dismissal is juxtaposed with the warmth and acceptance found in the arms of a kindred spirit. Choose To Choose Me is a tale of transformation, exploring the complexities of love, passion, and personal growth." - Catalina Prieto, Author of transcend
"Choose To Choose Me is an invigorating journey unraveling the female experience, as well as our relationships with others, and most importantly,
ourselves. Like choosing the perfect glass of wine to sip with your favorite meal, Knightly has hand picked songs to pair with each poem. Swifties will
rejoice in all of the "Taylor-coded" references, but anyone can be moved by the visceral imagery and vulnerability woven into these pages." - Marlina Mossberg, Author of Peach
"With Choose to Choose Me, Elizabeth Knightly crafts a songbook of poetry, relying on simplicity and clarity of language to slowly build rhythms, making her verses universal ear-worms that stay with you long after you put down this book. She normalizes concepts like eroticism, nostalgia, and magical realism in a distinct rejection of the male gaze, turning it against itself to seek accountability for the commodification of women and the price that is paid in sexuality, feelings of self-worth, romantic disillusionment, body dysmorphia, depression, and eating disorders, among other things. Through this journey, the reader will witness the triumphant assertion that, even as one traverses through adversity, choosing yourself is the best choice you will ever make; that you are and have always been more than enough." - Renzo Del Castillo, Author of Still
"Elizabeth Knightly's debut poetry collection, Choose To Choose Me, is a wonder. Through her powerful words and carefully curated accompanying songs, Knightly invites the reader on a journey alongside herself and her Muses. Together, you traverse the waters of inspiration, heartbreak, and self-discovery. This collection will leave you thinking long after you leave its pages and forever changed for the better." - Azure Hall, Author of Reflections: A Mythology in Poetry & Prose
