Same by Hannah Rosenberg
Releasing: Oct 21 2025 with St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin

That was beautifully written and a lovely read. Still with a cup of tea or coffee in cozy blanket with a candle going taking your time to savour each poem. It feels as though you are having a conversation with a dear friend being vulnerable to share your stories while they listen with an open heart. I would highly recommend you give it a go.

Thank you so much NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for the opportunity to read and share my honest opinion. Biggest thanks to Hannah Rosenberg for her writing.

I’ve been following @HannahRoWrites on social media for a while, and her poetry has always hit me right in the gut—in the best way. When I saw the ARC for Same, I requested it immediately. This collection felt like sitting down with a familiar voice and hearing the words again, but this time with more space to breathe. The collection is filled with all the body positivity, sisterhood, and empathy that you would expect.

Many of the poems were ones I recognized, and there’s something special about seeing them on paper. They land differently in print—quieter, maybe, but more lasting. I had to stop myself from highlighting every other line. Same, I kept thinking! Same, same, same!

Overall, this is a strong and beautiful collection. Rosenberg writes with honesty about motherhood, womanhood, and the complicated, lovely mess of being human. Some of the poems felt a little undercooked—like they needed another pass—but the emotional resonance was still there.

There’s one thing I kept thinking as I read: this should be handed out in delivery rooms to anyone having a daughter. It holds something really valuable for mothers—gentle truths and a reminder that we’re not alone in the way we feel.

Same by Hannah Rosenberg is a decent debut poetry collection that delivers exactly what you’d expect from an Instagram poet: accessible language, familiar emotions, and short, easily digestible verses. While the book aims to explore themes of womanhood, friendship, and self-understanding, much of it felt repetitive and surface-level. The poems are relatable, yes, but not particularly deep or memorable. There’s a comforting tone throughout, and it’s clear that Hannah writes with good intentions, offering validation and solidarity—especially to women navigating life's many stages. However, for readers looking for fresh metaphors or more layered storytelling, this collection may come across as a bit mid. Overall, Same is a warm and well-meaning read, but it doesn’t push beyond the boundaries of its genre.

This poetry book really spoke to me! Such beautiful, simple words that really capture the human experience. I am so thankful I got to read this collection!

Thank you for the ARC St. Martin's press & NetGalley

Same. She gets it.
This collection makes me simultaneously want to give myself a hug and go on a girls trip with friends.
Can't relate to the kiddy bits though, sorry not sorry - but moms around the world will, I'm sure.

3.5*
Cause I enjoyed it, but didn't.....feel it?

The title of this collection of poetry says it all - SAME. I was nodding with tears in my eyes while reading most of the poems. They’re so relatable and make me feel seen. I can’t wait to have a copy of this on my own bookshelf to return to over and over again.

Some of the most powerful poetry I have read in a LONG time. In this stage of my life, this book spoke to me in ways that I will never forget. It wasn't vulgar, it wasn't "woke", it was just powerful, poignant, and purposeful poetry at its best.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of those rare poetry collectuons that not only speaks to you but sees you. From the beginning, I felt a connection like the words I was reading came from my own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This made me feel heard and understood and this is so incredibly human in a way I don't think I could adequately put into words. I will absolutely be reading more by Hannah Rosenberg in the future.

Unique perspective on family, friends, self-love and motherhood. I found the motherhood poems particularly impactful. Perspective & Being your mother, being your friend were my two favorites of the collection.

The fault struggles discussed in these poems are definitely something I could relate to. The one lone about giving ones heart away really struck a cord with me as I am sure it did for others. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more of her stuff.Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me this ARC.

Thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for the chance to read this in advance! I am a huge poetry fan and always am happy to see ARC opportunities arise for poetry books on here. I enjoyed this book and think Hannah did an incredible job in her writing. A lot of the topics she touched on discuss her journey into motherhood and what her being a mother has taught her about her own relationship with her mother and while I have no kids of my own, I really enjoyed the insights and takeaways that were given either way. I will absolutely be keeping an eye out for other works from Hannah Rosenberg after reading Same!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Hannah Rosenberg for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I am new to Hannah Rosenberg’s poetry, but I quickly fell in love. These poems speak to motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between. I found myself nodding to almost every poem in this collection. While it doesn’t do anything new or groundbreaking with the form, I enjoyed each page. At times the poems felt a little too “instagram poetry” for me, but overall this collection made me feel more connected to my experience as a woman.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up. This book of poems is nice to read and would be especially good for someone in the early years of motherhood. It is full of moments where someone in a similar season of life could read and feel like they weren’t alone. Because of how the poems are grouped, it does sometimes feel like there are some repetitive lines used in a few different poems. It may also just feel that way because they are the same topic in each section.


Thank you to NetGalley for the arc.

absolutely beautifully written and so moving! i couldn't recommend this more!!! 5/5 stars without hesitation!

hannah’s poetry reads more like love notes to her daughter, her friends, and herself…the best kind of poetry! this book would make a great gift.
i especially loved “i took my thighs to the beach”. all of these works made me nod my head and say to myself, “same.” great job, hannah!

thank you to st. martin’s press for providing this book for review consideration via netgalley. all opinions are my own.

I really loved this collection of poetry—the ways Rosenberg explores love, especially that of female friendships, is so healing and playful and compassionate. A great set of modern poems.

Hannah Rosenberg's poems have always been a balm in my life for the many years I have followed her on social media. When I heard she was publishing a book of poems, I was beside myself with excitement! I am happy to report that the compilation of works she has put together are just as touching and special as always. I love how there is a section for every milestone of life, every thought or feeling of being a woman, of being human. This is the kind of book that speaks to you no matter what life has to offer you in that moment. It reminds us to be kind to ourselves, to hold tight to our precious friendships, to remember that we are all just doing our best. I especially loved this book of poetry because it made me considers others and got me thinking about what friend I could gift this book to, bookmarking the poem that reminded me of them with a little note saying "start here dear, with love".

A relatable collection especially for women and mothers. While I am not a mother myself, I see the experiences that friends are going through and see how Rosenberg's words could resonate.

Many small tidbits that make you feel less alone and help you realize that the world we are living in, the one of hyper-perfection and constant 'growth', it's not real.


Maybe I don't quite understand poetry but I did feel it was more of a collection of observations.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for an arc copy of this book!

This poetry collection is elegantly written and reflects on the want of being included and understood. I understand how this could be very appealing to some readers, but it just didn’t resonate with me. I liked the idea and themes of the poetry collection.

I found this collection a beautiful voice for mother's and helping us feel a little less alone.
The verses worked through most of the collection, some were stronger than others.
I really loved "the year I became a mother". Such beautiful words.
This may not resonate with everyone, especially if you aren't a mother, but still a beautiful collection to view another person's perspective.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.