The Art of Falling in Love Again

by Franny Arrieta

The Art of Falling in Love Again is the highly anticipated second collection from poet and internet personality Franny Arrieta that speaks on heartbreak and resurfacing after pain with vulnerably and unbreakable hope.

Franny Arrieta has made a name for herself as a poet and creator who speaks openly on the universal experiences of heartbreak and the courage it takes to love in a world of opposition.
 
Relatable in its vulnerability, and guided by Franny’s gentle and soothing words, The Art of Falling in Love Again takes readers on a deep dive into the struggles of falling in love again—with someone new and with yourself—and the rollercoaster of emotions we all face along the way from heartbreak to healing.
 
The Art of Falling in Love Again is an earnest reminder that it’s okay to not be okay after experiencing deep pain; It’s okay to have a heart half full or not full at all; It’s okay to feel completely broken and unrecognizable. And even if it feels like it never will, love will find you, and you will fall again.

Genres: Poetry, Romance

192 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2025

Reviews

[brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

though i liked a few of these, it wasn’t really anything amazing. i felt like a lot of them just didn’t go anywhere for me idk i wanted to like it a lot more then i did especially cause its so pretty 🥺

[Noelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

still processing tbh… my girl fran really knows how to get me in my feels

[Sahar Jennah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finally a book this year…everyone clap

[Jennifer Galang · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Art of Falling in Love Again by Franny Arrieta
Rating: 5/5⭐️

Synopsis:
The Art of Falling in Love Again is an earnest reminder that it’s okay to not be okay after experiencing deep pain; It’s okay to have a heart half full or not full at all; It’s okay to feel completely broken and unrecognizable. And even if it feels like it never will, love will find you, and you will fall again.

My Overall Thoughts:
As this is a poetry book, this will receive hands-down a 5⭐️ rating. I love Franny so much. I love her poetry book so much. What else can I say? ❤️💌🫶

[Deja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Been a fan of franny for like ever so I picked up the book today was super excited to start it
from the minute I opened to the first page I didn’t close it till I read the whole thing
really such a lovely book
Truly beautiful words and photos with the little drawn details were a wonderful touch

[lissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poetry my love — I fear you are slightly misunderstood. too hard to understand they say, fair assessment. But, chosen just right you are the perfect antidote. A compassionate friend.

Love, pain, healing, grief, anger, relief, death, etc. - each emotion raw and true released by brave souls transpiring feelings that have come to pass or might be heading your way.

It feels like a touch from one hand to another, giving you a tight squeeze of recognition.

This particular collection was structured beautifully with short poems regarding love, heartbreak and rebuilding what we’ve lost or rather what we need to find again.

What made this collection stand out to me was the accompanying photographs on almost every other page. It allow a deeper glimpse alongside the journey.

[Thank you @andrewsmcmeel @franny_arrieta for this gifted copy, out now!]

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written. Didn’t relate to it as much as I thought I would since it was more about being scared to fall in love again, rather than feeling heartbreak. Still proud of Franny for being vulnerable and sharing her story with us!

[Zolexi Alfonso · Rating 5 out of 5]

read in one sitting. i love franny’s writing and the growth from the first book to this one, is amazing.

[Emily Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in one day. I feel like I am going to read it again pretty soon.


I love Franny-I love her YouTube and now streams. Also, love her as a creator. Going off that I love the pictures with writing on it. I think it is so creative and inspiring. I have had projects inspired by her photos with writing on top before(she’ll do it on instagram if you don’t know) so also want her to thank her for some inspiration. But this addition to the book is just so unique and adds to this book as well. I like the photo set up in this one rather than her first book which is amazing as well.

Now to the writing-I can relate to a majority of these poems. Obviously not all but either way I felt something from all these poems. I love the additions of finding love within in yourself as you’re starting to fall for someone. I feel like this is so common for a lot of people. I felt a lot of my emotional feelings bouncing off of the poems about loving yourself. I struggle with that like most people. It’s so heartwarming to read though knowing you aren’t alone. I feel like my words won’t do justice on how amazing these poems are. I feel like I’ll keep this close when I’m starting to fall in love again.

Congrats Franny! So proud of you!

[Nathalie Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poems I Enjoyed:

10 - I Promise the War Will End Soon (I Hope)
22 - Let’s Say We’re Not Scared
24 - Please Teach Me
27 - Stargazing
42 - I Think My Bags Are Full
53 - The Little Things
60 - I Grabbed Two Anyways
68 - All Eyes On You Baby
77 - You’re Always Invited
80 - Let Me Lose A Couple More
100 - The Art of Falling In Love Again
124 - What Do I Do?
126 - Lovers to Strangers
141 - Wow
152 - Everyday Conversations
164 - The Invisible String Theory
170 - Tulips
180 - I Miss Nineteen

[Ana D. T. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my cup of tea. Couldn’t really relate to the book much. I picked it up because while browsing through it, I came across a couple of cute poems but I was wrong to not look at a few more. Because I definitely would not have bought it. Oh well, there was a couple of cute poems but I don’t think I’ll be keeping this book.

[Nikki Edillor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this book as a belated birthday gift to one of my bookish besties and I feel like it really resonated with me. For anyone who has loved and lost and fell back into love again, with someone else & even with yourself, this is for you

[Valentina Grajales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Franny has put all the thoughts one has on paper and killed it love her writing

[Noemi Meli · Rating 5 out of 5]

ugh some of these hit home so hard and so deep, inspired me to write again. thank you for your words fran

[Maddie McCarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

one of my fav youtubers so i obviously had to read this

[vanessa k · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love love love franny so much! her writing is so beautiful and moving!!

[McKenna Munden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always feel like I’m reading a diary when reading poetry books and this is much the same. Thank you Franny for sharing yours.

[Elle Reiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read it all in one sitting. So good! Franny’s poems always make you feel something.

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real, raw and beautiful poems

[Angie Mortera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falling in love is the most chaotic feeling and this book had me feeling everything Franny went through when it came to falling in love with yourself and still loving someone else.
It’s crazy how so much can happen to getting your forever person. 🫶🏽🫶🏽

[Isabella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally ran to my closest bookstore to sit in there and read, did not disappoint

[Divya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty words but seemed very instagram captions vibe. A lot of emotion but sadly, the execution didn’t live up to the promise. It’s clear that this book was written with heart, and I respect that but for me, it read more like a personal diary than a refined collection. A decent pick for someone new to poetry, but if you’re looking for something layered this might leave you wanting more.

[Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mijn eerste poetry boekie, niet mijn favoriet. Maar zeker wel geïnspireerd om meer poetry te gaan lezen. Heeft iets calms. Gedichten over liefde en weer verliefd worden op jezelf (of een ander).

Favoriete Gedichten:

Babe,
Life doesn’t always need a plan.
Some of the most beautiful things in life come from spontaneity.


He was scared of losing me
But I was scared of losing myself


Oh how beautiful
To love the loneliness
I once feared
And oh how beautiful
It is to finally hear
The conversations in my head
And oh how beautiful
The world can look
Without constant noise
And oh how beautiful
To finally see beauty
In the loneliness
I once feared


I hope it’s me.
Better yet,
I hooe it’s us.


One night, you’re nineteen, driving through
Hollywood until sunrise, and your shift starts
at ten am. But it’s ok; you feel free, nothing
really matters, and you’re happy.

One night, you’re twenty-six, at home in bed
by eight pm, and the sun hasn’t even set yet.
But the thought of seeing anyone or feeling
anything terrifies you, and you’re sad.


I know forever is
Never guaranteed
But gosh she loved
You so much

She loved you more
Than she loved herself
But I don’t think you’ll
Ever understand

The sun would shy
Away most days
But it was always
Found just for you

The world would fall
Heavy on her hands
But she always made
Room to hold you

I guess maybe you
Weren’t meant to be
But maybe you both
Would have lasted a lifetime


Heartache is pretty
Heartache is raw
Heartache is perfect
Heartache is lost
Pretty because it’s beautiful
Raw because it teaches
Perfect because it’s timing
Lost because it’s gone


He grabs me by the face and says,
“I know you’re scared. I know everything in you wants to run. But I promise I will do everything in my whole heart to show you how much I love you. I will sit here forever for you. I will sit here and fix any problems you ever have. You are my forever. You are perfect. Your perfect smile. Your perfect heart. You are everything and anything I could ever want.


You don’t love them more.
You don’t love them less.
You love them differently.


I’m ready to love myself again.
Love,
Me

[Tristan Carr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Poetry is so hard to critique or rate because that came from their heart but sometimes…we just got to be real. I think some poems were stronger than others, with a good chunk coming off as deep Instagram captions rather than a poem. I will say this is such a pretty book though! I think the photos with the added text over them were so fun!

[Jazz · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5. I really need to remember to flip through poetry books before buying them. I paid full price for this and I've read better written Instagram captions

[Andi · Rating 5 out of 5]

“If only I had you as a first love

What a beautiful first love that would've been

A love without heartache
A love without betrayal
A love without an end”

I’ve often found myself wondering how different my life would have been if I had met my current boyfriend in high school. The amount of pain I could have been spared. I think about the manipulation, the assault, the trauma I endured from someone else who should’ve never been allowed near my heart. This book helped that ache in a way I’ve never seen anyone else write about before.

The personal touches in this book from the author made it truly unforgettable and unique. I LOVED seeing Franny Arrieta’s real handwriting, her diary entries, and the stunning visuals — from her photos to her sketches (even if she says she can’t draw). It didn’t feel like reading a typical poetry book; it felt like being inviting yet personal in a good way. It was vulnerable and I needed it.

This is officially my FAVORITE poetry read.

[The Bookbutterfly's Quotage · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Art of Falling in Love Again arrives with raw emotional intentions and a multimedia aesthetic, but ultimately feels like a promising sketch rather than a fully realized poem collection; its vulnerability is undeniable, yet many pieces fall flat under the weight of repetition, a lack of nuanced insight, underdeveloped pieces that lack structural cohesion, thematic layering, or linguistic refinement, leaving readers with fragments of sincerity but little lasting depth; it’s a debut that gestures toward profound healing but never quite lands, making it a sincere but unfinished meditation on love and loss.

- 2.75 ★'s

[Dazejah Mae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book in one whole siting, I have never heard of Franny before but while glancing through the shelves at my local barnes and nobles I glanced at her book. I honestly was blown away about how beautiful the layout of the book way. I love how intentionally crafted the book is with the photos to the writing. I would give a 4.5 stars if i could, the only ''negative'' thing is I got a little confused when reading about which guy she was referring to at times because it is written through falling in love again through the perspectives but that may have been because i read it in one sitting! I would recommend this book to any women who is scared to fall in love again because she shows there is hope :)

[Ciara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I usually don’t really know how to rate poetry and non-fiction because it’s about someone’s life and experiences and you can’t really rate/judge that.

What I liked:
•Many poems that I was able to resonate with and made me think a bit deeper
•The personal photos and diary entries
•The raw honesty
•The poems were also about love with friends and not just romantic love

What I disliked:
•Some of the diary entries were difficult to read as they were overlayed on a photo
•It was a bit religious heavy with mentions of God (I have no issue with Franny having her faith and relationship with God; it’s just a personal preference of mine that I felt a bit uncomfortable because my faith isn’t as strong and my relationship with God is a bit shakey)

[maisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

love my girl fran and i had such a great time at her nyc event over the weekend! it was wonderful being able to hear her insight on the creative process of writing this book and her advice to us, it was actually quite unexpectedly inspiring for me. it was also so nice being able to meet her afterwards!

this poetry collection is about love - both romantic love and self-love. franny shares about her journey in going through heartbreak, healing, and learning to love herself in the process of falling in love again. it’s crazy to see the growth in her writing from her first poetry collection to this one but i love it. i also loved the incorporation of photos she took on film embedded through out the collection.