She focuses on retelling the lives of Greek goddesses from their point-of-view. In Great Goddesses, Nikita crafts a collection of poems and prose that reimagines ancient Greek mythology for modern readers and audiences. They murmur, in the beginning of everything A spiritual and optimistic book, Wild Embers is a stellar collection from a rising star of poetry. She believes in reinventing herself no matter who tears her down and no matter how broken she or the reader may feel. She captures this exquisitely in the poem, “Miracle.”Īmong the varied topics in Wild Embers, Nikita powerfully addresses trauma, depression, anger, feminism, romantic relationships, and mental health. Using cosmology and astronomy as metaphors for the birth and rebirth of the human spirit, Nikita convinces the reader of how special it is to just exist and be alive. Nikita speaks to the reader and to versions of herself (both past and present) with the spirit of survival and a hopeful voice. Wild Embers is Nikita’s feminist, empowering, and healing collection of self-love poetry. Read below for reviews of three of her most well-known and celebrated books: Wild Embers, Great Goddesses, and Fierce Fairytales. She is honest and vulnerable in her work and that authenticity resonates with readers everywhere, especially women.

Nikita also writes articles that address a wide range of topics including mental health, relationships, self-care, domestic violence, and healing. The strength and honesty of her voice have inspired over half a million followers on Instagram and a list of celebrities sharing her work, including the talented Alanis Morissette.

Whether she is caring for readers during the coronavirus crisis, speaking at TEDx Talks, or championing women’s rights, Nikita is a modern poet who has captivated readers with her candid and powerful feminist poetry. Nikita Gill is the UK’s most followed poet.

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