The first thing I found interesting about this book is that the title of each poem is placed below the poem. Second, the poems are followed by the dedication page and then the table of contents. I like the backward aspect. It’s unexpected and unique. Third, the black and white images of the moon and occasional black page with white writing provides a nice contrast to the rest of the book, which is black font on white pages. Fourth, the dedication page is touching: “This collection is dedicated to those who have spent a night or longer sleepless and troubled. You are not alone.” As someone who often has trouble sleeping, I appreciated this dedication. Finally, I loved the poems.

From two lines to two pages, the poems are full of raw emotion, sleeplessness, feeling alone, and the power of the moon. The poems are haunting and relatable. I recommend this book to anyone who feels anxious, alone, and unable to sleep at night. Just like the gentle presence of the moon whose soft glow can bring comfort, these poems remind us that the moon is always there, looking down upon us, and we are never truly alone. ( )