#Review: All This Love by Ashish Bagrecha

All This Love by Ashish Bagrecha is a tender, quietly spoken collection that positions itself as an emotional refuge in a world increasingly suspicious of feeling. The poems revolve around love—its absence, its ache, its healing potential—and are written in a language that is intentionally simple, almost conversational. There is an unmistakable sincerity here; Bagrecha writes with an open heart, addressing loss, longing, and self-worth in a way that feels accessible and immediately relatable, particularly for readers who are navigating emotional vulnerability or personal healing.

However, this accessibility is also where the collection gently falters. Many of the poems remain on the periphery of emotion, circling familiar ideas of heartbreak, waiting, and love’s redemptive power without fully excavating them. The imagery and themes often feel recognisable—sometimes comforting, sometimes repetitive—rarely pushing into unexpected insight or layered complexity.

The poems are effective as emotional affirmations, but they seldom linger long enough to unsettle or surprise the reader, which limits their depth and lasting impact.
Stylistically, the sparse lines and generous white space give the book a visual calm that mirrors its emotional intent, making it an easy and quick read. Yet this minimalism occasionally feels more aesthetic than essential, as if the poems are designed to be felt instantly rather than contemplated deeply.

All This Love works best as a companion for moments of quiet reflection rather than as a collection that challenges poetic conventions or expands the emotional vocabulary of contemporary love poetry. It is gentle, earnest, and comforting—but it remains safely within familiar emotional territory, choosing resonance over risk.

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