This poetry book feels like listening to a country album—the narrative arc of each poem is clear, the rhyme scheme pleasant to the ear, and the topics should be reasonably relatable to a wide audience. There are a few lines that I thought were especially well put (which I hope make it through final revisions), but I think the writing overall lacked depth. I'd like to see how she develops over the course of her career, and if she opts to stick with her songwriter-esque approach. I honestly hope that someone on TikTok sets some of these to music—if they haven't already.

I like this read. It takes me back to my own heartbreaks. I believe the intention here is to share that you're not alone in that journey. Everyone experiences heartbreak at least once and with that being said I think there is something that everyone can relate to in the book.

My favorite ones are Haunted House, Eighteen, Blue, Expectations, and I hope You're Happy.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Diener, and St. Matin's Press for the ARC copy for an honest review. My review can also be found on goodreads.

3.5 Stars. The cover absolutely drew me in--it's lovely.

A quick read that, at times, feels a bit like you're invading someone's private thoughts or reading their journal without permission. I didn't feel invited for much of it. However, there were several break out poems I absolutely loved, including "Feelings", "Who You Are", "Seasons", and "Be Kind to Yourself". These were all very relatable, and had amazing reminders.

"I hope today you remember that the sky is not humiliated by its vastness, and the mountains remain unashamed of their height."

If you're a fan of Rupi Kaur or Courtney Peppernell, you'll probably enjoy this collection of poems! Or if you've just gone through a breakup. While the *vibes* are similar, I found the author didn't quite write with the same depth of the aforementioned poets. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this. As someone who love stranding poetry, this was excellent. The quotes were so good! “There’s nothing like loving somebody who stops loving you.” LIKE ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Anyways, I now want to read anything this author produces.

Average poetry book with a lot of great but general themes and ideas turned into poems. It didn't sound like it came from personal experience because it sounded and felt too generic; the way of conveying the message in each poem was too broad and universal like I've heard such phrases and wordings countless times before. This didn't help with trying to connect with most of the poems despite the effort as I felt very disconnected from every piece throughout the book. The writing style didn't sit well with me either for some reason; I didn't prefer it and it wasn't engaging.

I was excited about this book because I like poetry but I couldn't feel anything while reading.

An accessible collection of poetry largely focused on heartbreak and insecurity. I particularly enjoyed Haunted House, Birthdays, and Even After. The writing felt more diary entry than poetry at times and the subject matter did not vary so much making some of the works feel repetitive. Still, I think many readers (especially those in their 20s) will be charmed and relate to the feelings expressed through of longing and devastation after a breakup. 2.5 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Much love to net galley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. To me, poetry is personal and I give props to anyone who is able to share their words. It can occur in many different forms and each person has their own way of writing poetry. While I try to give poetry books 5 star ratings because of how personal and vulnerable they are, I am rating this 4 due to the mess of the layout. The layout of this book was a bit odd at some points, but that could just be an ARC thing. Some words we
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which as you can see is a bit frustrating (I.e. the line skip in the middle of a word is what I’m talking about). It made it more difficult to read. There were also lines that were just completely cut off? In regards to this collection, I think my favorites were “Eighteen,” “I Hope Today Is Kind To You,” and “I Hope You’re Happy.”

I enjoyed reading these poems. They started out raw and sad. I felt the writers hurt and despair from a lost love and relationship. I felt her try to be okay and move on with her life, while realizing the relationship wasn’t meant to be. Finally she finds hope and acceptance of herself and life. This was Sophie Diener’s first book of poetry…I would love to see her compile another one soon for the world to read.

Thank you to Netgalley and to St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review this book.

My first thought was the author is definitely is a swiftie or I’m just always finding references to her lyrics.

I think anyone can connect to Sophie’s poems - she talks about loss, nostalgia, self growth, relationships, loneliness.

I thought this was a well organized collection of poems. I appreciated the explanation at the beginning of the poet's though process when it came to the writing of these poems and the collection itself. That being said, it's clear that this was written by a TikTok poet, and it's easy to imagine these poems on TikTok with dramatic TikTok sounds playing in the background. This is probably not the best collection for adults who already have a love of poetry, and it's probably best for someone under 25 who is new to reading poetry. It's probably a great way to get interested in poetry. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC!

Someone Somewhere Maybe by Sophie Diener is a debut poetry collection that explores the experiences of young women in finding their way through love, heartbreak, loss, identity, and self-worth. The book is described as poignant, beautifully written, and relatable, capturing the human condition in a way that offers hope, healing, and understanding.

The author has been compared to popular poets such as Rupi Kaur, Cleo Wade, and Amanda Lovelace, which may appeal to fans of their work. The book's accessibility and affirming message make it a good choice for readers looking for a comforting and inspiring read.

Overall, Someone Somewhere Maybe sounds like a heartfelt and relatable collection of poems that could be a great read for anyone seeking solace and affirmation in the ups and downs of young adulthood.

Collection of poems that read like song lyrics. Love, forgiveness, acceptance and moving on are big themes. Very relatable for gen Z/millennials.

I really enjoyed this collection of poetry that is easily identifiable to anyone who once had a childhood crush. It has themes of heartbreak, coming of age, finding peace and acceptance, and also hope for future love. I would say it applies less to me as a married 28 year old, and more for someone who is in their teens and early twenties. My favorite poems from the collection were The Last Thing You Have Left to Go, Who Are You, Looking Up, and On the Urge to Isolate. The poems were delicate and also very powerful. Definitely worth the read if you enjoy poetry and want to remember the longing of youth.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this publication.

I'm glad that there are people out there who connect with this writer's work. It was, however, not for me. Most of the poems were about processing a first breakup and those feelings of loss. Both the emotions and the language made it feel like the author was processing her feelings for herself in real time, which I suspect is why people who enjoyed this collection found it so relatable. To me, it felt a bit like reading someone's anonymous Livejournal, and the fact that I'm old enough to remember that experience is probably one reason this work felt so surface-level to me. I mean no disrespect to the author, but to me it feels like this book is meant for a very young and romantically inexperienced audience, e.g. young adults, who may be more emotionally invested in a fairly benign breakup from a first partner.

I received an ARC copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Someone Somewhere Maybe is about love and heartbreak, self acceptance and hope.

I think the author had interesting things to say, but she could have pushed the ideas further.

I really enjoyed the first section of the collection and how vivid the imagery of the different relationships and break ups were, and I particularly love two of the poems, Haunted House and The Last Thing You Have Left to Let Go, that answer each other and give us both sides of this love story.

I'd love to read more by Sophie Diener.

I would recommend for people who enjoy Taylor Swift.

It was okay. There were some with beautiful, unique lines and many that seemed inauthentic, echoing generic things we see everywhere.

I am so glad I decided to really focus on reading more poetry during April because it led me here! This is a beautiful collection. The reason I love poetry is because you get to feel what the poet feels for the duration of the read and even beyond that when a piece really speaks to you. This collection really gave me that. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

This collection wasn't quite right for me. They were pretty classic poems. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have read.

The book of poetry for anyone just past their coming of age, asking themselves if they did it the right way, if this is it. Reading this book was a healing hurting thoughts plucked from my head and phrased more eloquently than i could begin to attempt experience. I cannot convey strongly enough how every 20 something needs this book in their lives to see and hear and understand how not alone they are. How none of us are broken, and there’s no wrong way to get to be this age. How we are more than just the sum of our parts, and we are the result of everyone who has ever helped or hurt us over the years. I sobbed often and strongly while reading this book, and know others will too. This is the kind of book that has you reading and re reading for the rest of your life, until your copy is tattered and worn, and covered in ink from your thoughts and admirations.

With beautifully written poems, this collection walks you through love, heartbreak and everything in between. They tell you stories and give you advice, inspire and hug you tight. It is truly a masterpiece.