First published 2015
This collection marks Mateer's second venture into published poetry, building on the confessional approach that defined her earlier work and her well-known blog. The poems navigate personal relationships with raw honesty, examining moments of connection and disconnection through vivid, accessible language. Mateer writes directly about romantic encounters, family dynamics, and the messy realities of growing up. Her verses capture specific scenes and emotions without pretense, offering readers glimpses into private experiences that feel both deeply personal and universally recognizable. The collection demonstrates Mateer's continued evolution as a poet willing to expose vulnerable truths about love, loss, and self-discovery.
Genres: literary-fiction, collections, contemporary, poetry, memoir
Vibes: accessible, intimate, introspective, lyrical, raw, vulnerable
Tropes: fragmented-narrative, stream-of-consciousness, unreliable-narrator
Period: 21st century
90 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace