Charting at #1 in gay poetry and #2 in Canadian poetry within its first week of release, may i wear your crown explores many themes including love & heartache, substance abuse, sobriety, self-discovery, and queer issues all while reminding us that magic is around in everything we do.The author takes us on their journey of falling in love, hitting rock bottom, and getting sober. This collection is split into four sections: may i introduce myself, may i be your prince, may i strike a match, and may i take a breath.
*It also includes 14 beautiful illustrations (some adult content) to go along with certain poems*
Praise for the collection:
"May I Wear Your Crown is a devastatingly honest collection that will rip your heart open. Tapp is not afraid of going to vulnerable places, opening up about addiction and mental health in a way that lets you truly see them. Anyone who's gone through transformation in life can relate to and find solace in these deeply personal poems."
- Michaela Angemeer, bestselling author of 'you'll come back to yourself'
"Confident in its queerness, proud of its vulnerability, May I Wear Your Crown is a passionate exhale of emotions, a bold exploration of queer identity and mental health experiences that left me feeling liberated, 'seen', and above all, ready to begin working on my very own fairytale."
- Sam Payne, author of 'this boy is a rainbow'
"A raw, poignant examination of love, sexuality, addiction, and mental health-all with a shining undercurrent of hope. If you're looking for poetry that makes you feel seen with a perfect balance of pain and beauty, this collection is unwavering."
-Michelle Awad, author of 'Soul Trash, Space Garbage'