The poems were so deep and meaningful. I loved each one. I don't have kids personally but the way the author was involving her child in this I know she works to provide and I can not wait to read more by her in the near future.

Something about poetry always calms me down and reminds me to take my time with life, to enjoy the moments, and to breathe.

Same by Hannah Rosenberg is beautifully written and each poem called to me - whether because of the relationship with a long-distance friend who would always be there, with my book club friends, with my husband, or with my own body.

I loved the poem "We got nothing done and the weekend was perfect" - I felt like it captured the weekends with my husband so accurately that it made me smile and try to remind myself that weekends are for joy as well as the to-do list.

This was a wonderful break in my days to read a few poems for a few minutes and be connected to the things in life that really mattered while going about my busy day. I know I'm not a friend and I hadn't even heard of Hannah before this book but I felt like she just got me and I was the friends she was referring to in her poems.

This was a stunning collection. Even the pieces i didn’t feel connected to or find relation with, i was still moved by. What a magical trip

Same really spoke to me, especially the poem, "Me as a Woman, Me as a Girl". It felt like seeing my own mental health journey reflected on the page. Learning to care for my inner child and all the messy feelings that come with it.

Her poems are honest and relatable, making this collection feel like a gentle, powerful conversation with yourself. Definitely one I’ll come back to.

I felt like I was reading Facebook posts at times. I'm not sure but Same just didn't do it for me. I think poetry is so complex and that it should be heard (read) in a way that makes the reader connected no matter the subject, but Hannah's poems were too subjective to her own life and lived experiences that it felt like reading her Facebook posts.

Hannah Rosenberg's poems span a life from every angle, from body image and friendship to marriage and motherhood. These poems are written in a relatable to way to everyone and anyone who has had similar life experiences, which lends itself to the poet having been described as an Instagram poet. While touching and honest, I did find that the collection didn't excite me. It is very soft, very optimistic, and that's great for some people. I tend to prefer poetry collections that run the gamut of emotions, and there is no struggle or heartbreak explored in these poems, even if hinted at.

3.5/5 stars. I read this book through a NetGalley advance copy, and thought this was enjoyable but also seemed a bit repetitive/disjointed. I enjoy poetry and love books written as poems, but this book seemed like it should have been one or the other. I did relate to the content of many of the poems and felt almost like I was reading someone's diary. but towards the end, it seemed like I had already read the poems already and was hoping for more.

Hannah has beautiful insight to all things motherhood, marriage, friendship, etc. Unfortunately, I couldn't relate a lot to the poetry involving motherhood and marriage since i'm not at that point in my life yet so it was harder for me to connect, but I really enjoyed her poetry regardless.

**Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for a review!

Lovely, provoking poetry that inspires, challenges, and encourages feeling deeply. Highly recommend, and I am not a “typical poetry” lover.

I absolutely devoured this beautiful book of poetry by debut author, Hannah Rosenberg, in one sitting! It is filled with exactly the heartwarming, validating, honest and totally relatable words I would have loved reading as a young mother + wife years ago while still being totally relevant to my stage of life now. I love the overarching themes of self love, self acceptance and self confidence that she weaves into stories of family, friendship, love and motherhood. Bravo, I will definitely be gifting the book to friends + family when it's published in October!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC in exchange for review.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reader copy of the ebook to read and review.

Same by Hannah Rosenberg is an emotional journey through girlhood, womanhood, and motherhood. I consumed these poems in one sitting and am already preparing to re-read them. Rosenberg’s words are emotional and empowering. Same is split into six parts, my favorite being “For our friends”. I connected most with this section as a 25 year old yearning for my girlhood friendships and navigating creating new adult relationships. As the sections represent the many phases of a woman, those at any age can relate.

As the protagonist of this contemporary poetry compilation, Rosenberg makes her debut while reflecting on the multiple facets of a woman’s life. Written in seven parts, the book introspectively looks at the various stages of life, from child to adulthood, including components such as dating, love, friendship, marriage, and motherhood. The first section shares a conversation of the adult and child versions of the author, with each one acknowledging their strengths and doubts while affirming their successes and what each one is in that moment. Friendship and sisterhood are considered, highlighting the value and impact these have on one another. Motherhood, love, and self-worth are also given space and examined under an intimate lens. This is a fresh collection of poetry praising women and their essence. Rosenberg’s work is an insightful diary that is a reflection of the modern day American middle-class working woman.

Solid poetry book about parenting, community, and what you hope your kids learn from you. (Formatting didn't fully work on dark mode, but I expect that'll be fixed for release.)

I am not big into poetry. Having read an endless amount of Shakespeare's sonnets, it's just not my thing. Same by Hannah Rosenberg is not just a poetry book. It's a roadmap of our lives, beginning as small girls and moving onto being mothers. The poems aren't written in flowery language, instead they are written with a style everyone can relate to. I admit, I shed some tears from the honesty shared by Rosenberg. This would be a great book to share with friends!

This was decent. I can see it resonating with a lot of women out there. It does feel a little quote-y but makes sense after I read the author was an instagram poet. That is def the vibes of this collection. Still good and would make a good gift :) 3.5/5

I enjoyed the journey of these poems. The first half didn't resonate with me as much as the second half did; I really enjoyed the last half of poems. I look forward to reading more of her poetry.

*Provided a DRC (digital review copy) from the publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

I’m not always going to grab a book of poems, but “Same” everyone should grab. I was captivated. Many wouldn’t describe a collection of poems a “page-turner” but I couldn’t out it down. I felt I was talking with Hannah Rosenberg and sharing our experiences on being a woman, motherhood, friendship and relationships. Nothing was complicated about the poems just meaningful. I may have cried about the long-distance friend. I miss my best friend (since middle school) since we live half the country away.

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for knowing I needed to read this!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. Truthfully I had already pre-ordered this, so it was just an extra treat to read it early!

This was a lovely, raw, emotional book of poetry. I wasn't familiar with Hannah Rosenberg before reading this, but I found her honesty and content of her poetry to be so relatable as a woman, wife, mother and friend. She uses many universal specifics that help draw the reader in and pause for a moment to remember the time in your life where you sat in Rosenberg's shoes. It was lovely. I'd definitely recommend!