Same

by Hannah Rosenberg

"I still haven’t figured out how to keep / my shower floor clean or make morning / smoothies or respond to stress calmly. / Same, same, same my friends tell me, a love note of sorts."

The debut collection from beloved Instagram poet @hannahrowrites, Same is a celebration of one thing we all have in a desire to be seen and understood. With her artful blend of intuitive and wise insights, Hannah’s observations resonate with readers across multiple life stages—girlhood, marriage, motherhood and beyond. Centering friendship and connection, her poems are filled with the kind of recognizable, intimate details described by a relatable, honest voice that make readers nod along and instantly want to share with someone they love.

In a world that often aims to make women feel smaller, Same offers an unparalleled feeling of visibility and validation, and a reminder that not only are we not alone, but we’re also all in this together.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published October 21, 2025

About the author

Hannah Rosenberg is a poet whose work has been shared widely online, and she has been featured in publications serving women and parents like Darling and In Kind. She lives in the greater Philadelphia area with her husband and
daughter, who often find themselves as the subjects of her poems. You can find her work on Instagram @hannahrowrites and her first book, Same, published by St. Martin's Press/Macmillan in U.S. and Canada and HarperCollins in the UK is out October 21, 2025.

Reviews

[CatsBnB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Same is a beautiful, soul-stirring collection that celebrates the universal desire to be seen and understood. Hannah’s honest, relatable voice captures the tender details of friendship, womanhood, and connection in a way that feels both nostalgic and validating.

One line I keep thinking about: “How do we give away our hearts to the people we love and still make sure they stay whole?”

A reminder to cherish the little moments—and that we’re never truly alone.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Dona's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐.5

Pre-Read Notes:

I was offered a widget for this book of poetry, and being a fan of the genre, I grabbed it. No expectations going in.

"At the end, we’re full and happy and left with a long list, a lingering lie that maybe we should have delayed living until work was done. Only, we never do. And what a beautiful thing that is." p64

Final Review

(thoughts & recs) Contemporary popular poetry isn't usually my favorite kind of poetry, but I'm glad I gave Rosenberg 's debut collection a try. She has a nice style and a way of unraveling her narratives that appeal to lovers of story.

The poet divided the book into 6 different sections: For our younger selves, For our friends, For the ones we date and marry, For our families, For our bodies, and For our minds. I only connect to some of these subjects, otherwise I think I would have enjoyed it more. That said, I still enjoyed reading this.

I recommend this book to readers who love women's fiction, fans of contemporary popular poetry, and mom narratives.

Favorite Essays Stories:
1. "Poem for Katie" p21 My bestie from childhood is named Katie also, and this poem punched me right in the heart 💗
2. "So I call my body "she"" p87
3. "A Poem for Aunts and Those Who Love Them" p70

My 3 Favorite Things:

✔️ I like that this collection emphasizes the importance of friendship and its various aspects, instead of just romance or biological family. It's a great topic and I don't see it very often yet, especially not in poetry.

✔️ It does not at all surprise me that my favorite section is "For Our Minds". "I am making friends with all of the women I’ve been before. Trying, really. I meet her all the time, all thousands of hers, one for each day I’ve been alive. There are times she’ll jump out at me from an old song or a photograph stuck between the pages of a book. Remember me? she’ll ask." p98

✔️ This poet is delightful. She's clever and offers an interesting take on her topics. She writes directly about framing in her poem, "Perspective": "...in every picture I am not in, I was behind the camera. In every picture I am not in, she is smiling right back at me." p110

Content Notes:

Thank you to Hannah Rosenberg, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an accessible digital arc of SAME. All views are mine.

[Daffodils_and_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Courtney N · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars ⭐️ rounding up to a 4 for Goodreads.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC of Same in exchange for an honest review! A poetry fan getting to read this during national poetry month and what a treat that is.

As someone who can relate to the author and so many of the experiences that were written about, I really did enjoy this collection. It felt like a hug, a candle lit on a rainy day and a long conversation with a close friend.

* What I liked:

Like author Hannah, I am an adult woman, a champion for other women, a mother to a daughter, a wife, a sister to a sister, and someone who has a centered life around the family and home. It was beautiful to see so many of my own thoughts and feelings reflected back to me in such a beautiful way. This collection of poetry took on an honest and hopeful aura that is destined to help you heal and move forward from old thoughts and patterns.

Separated into several sections of dedication, I enjoyed the poems dedicated to our younger selves, our friends, and our children very much. Many of the poems within these sections made me very emotional and even changed the way I viewed a thing or two.


* What wasn’t my favorite:

While working my way through this collection, it started to feel a bit repetitive by the midway point. Even after moving into different sections there was a lot of repetitive word usage and circling themes /cadences. I would have enjoyed more variety and perspectives between the poems, but if not that at least between the separate sections.

As someone who is a lover of freestyle poetry, a good amount of these poems fell flat. Many of them lacked creativity, versatility and did not bring up much feeling in me. While I appreciated what was being said, it felt more like (at times) someone jotting down a quick note about the day they’ve had. There is power in that as well but maybe it wasn’t for me.


⭐️ Overall this book was a big warm hug and definitely capable of drawing out some tears and deeper feels. I’d definitely recommend this for mothers who want to find solace in knowing you’re not alone or to others who are looking to walk in someone else’s shoes for a while to build understanding and empathy for the people around us. ⭐️

[A Dreaming Bibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an eARC.

This was a beautiful collection of poems. Although written in simple language, it made me feel strong emotions (the good kind of course)-- some I could personally relate to and some I haven't experienced yet (but still did vicariously). I actually loved every single poem a lot, that usually doesn't happen much. It's about a beautiful and fulfilling life written in verse. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for poems to relate to about the different aspects of life or just something to make you feel heard.

[Melanie Belson (melanielovesbooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I'll be honest, before this I didn't know who Hannah was or about her poems, and while poetry isn't something I am always drawn to I decided to pick this up. The prose and flow of everything does hit deep and yes most of the time it's something everyone can relate to. I do wish there were more relating to friendship and growing up/getting to know and be comfortable with yourself. There were a lot of marriage and children poems and those are something I, personally, just do not connect with.
I did really love this and I'm glad I did grab it from the option on Early Readers. Will definitely now be following Hannah!

Thank you to St. Martins Griffen, SMP Early Readers and Netgalley for access to an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Brianne Kistler · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars ⭐ Thank you to #NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin’s Griffin for this eARC of “Same” written by Hannah Rosenberg.

I really enjoyed this thoughtful and relatable collection of poetry. “Same” is divided into numerous parts: poems for our younger selves, our friends, the ones we date and marry, our families, our bodies, our minds, and finally, our children.

While I didn’t personally relate to every poem in this collection, the majority resonated with me. All parts are ultimately centered on connection with our loved ones and ourselves, and contained both heartfelt and meaningful prose. I’m excited to continue revisiting “Same” for many years (and life stages) to come!

[Carina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could I do anything but devour this?! I love Hannah’s if “month” was your friend poems and the love extended to this book. As someone who values friendship (and poetry) what better book for me than one centered around both. Love love love. Even better seeing the author at a book event!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same is Hannah Rosengberg’s gift to women, dedicating each section to different parts of our lives: For our younger selves, families, friends, the ones we date and marry, for our bodies, our minds and our children. There are beauituful gems in each one, poems that touch on the mundane as well as the profound. I read this in one sitting but they’d also be great to savor. These are certainly poems that you’ll want to revisit and share with all the women in your life.


Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press!

[nissa_ ☆ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Final Thoughts and rating
My final rating: 2.9

Goodreads rating: 2

It’s not bad but I wish it was better. Some of the poems feels like a collection of quotes, others feels like a facebook post, and others feel like a short story. It reads like a short story at first but then gets to the actual poem. The cover is nice but I just wish it was something more. I would’ve given this a 3 out of 5 but I rated another book a 3 and it’s not on the same level. It really pains me to give it a 2 on GoodReads but you could round my rating up if you feel like it to a 3.

full review here: https://open.substack.com/pub/nissath...

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really enjoyed this collection of poems about body positivity, motherhood, friendship, self-care and self-love and so much more.

They were accessible, relatable and thoughtful and are sure to resonate with many women - mothers and non-mothers alike. Huge thanks to the publishers for sending me a complimentary finished copy.

Some of my favourite poems included: The compliment game, Marriage of friends, Cycle of women and Same. Highly recommended, especially for fans of poets like Amanda Lovelace.

Favorite lines:
"I think of what a gift it is to be part of a cycle of women who care. Who are cared for, who take care of their young and each other, who know how to care well for themselves."

"it is hard to describe how good it feels to be part of a group of women who belong to each other."

"We never know whose day we will change, whose life will be impacted by our words. The lesson, I think? Give compliments wherever you go."

[jo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Griffin for sending me an ARC of this debut poetry collection. It’s out NOW!

Let me begin by saying that the average rating is quite high — so this collection is absolutely hitting the spot for many readers and for that, I want to encourage the “right” readers of this collection to pick it up. Centered heavily on female friendship, and early years of motherhood it is, what I would call, “feel good”. If poetry is often too sad for you this collection is overwhelmingly positive, warm. She seems to acknowledge within the poems that she has had a lot of things go her way, in life, but being loved, connecting, and feeling are still essential and the author is grateful for those things. I wasn’t aware that Hannah Rosenberg was a successful instagram poet, but after reading the collection I can see why, which is not a knock on her work, but does illuminate why it wasn’t for me.

Adversely, this felt a bit surface level for me and, to be honest, privileged. I could not relate to the ways she interacted with the world and connecting to poetry is quite important to me. The back of the book says that it explores our need to be seen, and that we are all in this together. I am sure that message will and has rung true for other readers but I felt alienated by the poems. I made me feel even more alone in all that I did not have. I suppose I just prefer more introspective poetry that processes trauma, grief and memory or nature. And when I pick up poetry from authors with a different experience to my own I want to read marginalized voices.

All this to say that it reminded me that poetry is for everyone, but not every poetry collection is. I hope that readers who can relate to this, and feel uplifted by it, keep reading it. While this wasn’t for me, I am grateful to have had the experience. Always open to poetry!

[Justine Prince · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hannah Rosenberg’s poetry collection “Same” is a beautiful exploration of feminine love in all its forms: platonic love and friendships; romantic love and marriage; innate maternal love and motherhood; and self love and independence. Through the lens of her own life and experiences, this poet/author explores these varying aspects of life and love in six parts: I, “for our younger selves;” II, “for our friends;” III, “for the ones we date and marry;” IV, “for our families;” V, “for our bodies;” and VI, “for our minds” and “for our children. (My autistic brain is somewhat bothered by what seem to be two parts each being listed as “VI” but perhaps there is some intentional aspect to this I cannot yet grasp.) Each collection brought to mind my own lived experiences, though some themes of womanhood were difficult for me to connect with as a nonbinary individual with a not-so-clearly defined understanding of their feminine as well as masculine traits and experiences. My favorite poems from each part (listed in order for parts I-VI) include: “A bedtime story;” “Always at home with them;” “We got nothing done and the weekend was perfect;” “The places I’ve lived are like people I love;” “Ideas for how to make gynecology appointments better;” “Until I thought of myself as the sea;” and “Twenty years from now I will not remember this hour.” A heartfelt thank you to Hannah Rosenberg and her publisher, St. Martin’s Press, for the opportunity to read this collection and share my thoughts!

[Richard Propes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it likely goes without saying that Hannah Rosenberg's "Same" won't resonate with everyone. Truthfully, I'm not quite sure why it resonated with me, however, I found this first poetry collection from Instagram poet @hannahrowrites to be refreshingly simple, honest, and affirming of the human experience.

I was not familiar with Rosenberg prior to reading "Same," though I've since checked out her Instagram page and can easily understand why the accessible, gently wise Rosenberg clicks with readers across a variety of life stages. Rosenberg's simplicity, and I mean simplicity in a complimentary way, will likely irritate some who will find her poetry, perhaps, lacking the depth we've convinced ourselves poetry is required to have.

Hogwash.

Rosenberg writes with a quiet rhythm and familiar tone intuitively weaving together familiar life experiences into a relatable voice with which many of us will identify. A relatively new mother, Rosenberg writes about girlhood, marriage, motherhood, deeply grounded friendship, and the persistent desire for human connection. At a time in my life when I am near losing my last immediate family member, Rosenberg's writing taps into that longing for meaningful relationships and a sense of not being alone.

"Same" is a relatively quick read, a journey through one woman's life experiences that will likely feel familiar and meaningful to many. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to reading it again.

[Kelsey Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

For poetry month I felt it was a good idea to go ahead and read this poetry book (a bit before its publication date) but I found this volume so light and refreshing.

I don't often read poetry regularly but sometimes it beckons to me. This particular volume focuses a lot on the personal relationships Hannah has with herself, friends, and family (particularly her daughter and husband). They are mostly short poems without too much imagery which makes them easy to digest and picture (you won't get stuck with flowery language). The themes of these poem revolve around growing older, having children, being a mother, being a wife, having friends in adulthood, etc.

A list of my favorites:

Swim Lessons
The Compliment Game
Three Fingers Pointing
Generational Drama
Marriage of Friends
This Is Your Reminder to Plan A Girl's Trip
And Then Some More
What My Grandmother Said

A special thank you to NetGalley and to St. Martins Press (Griffin) for this ARC in exchange for my review.

[Amy (amysbooked) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review: I absolutely adored this. It made me feel so seen in girlhood, womanhood, motherhood, even being a partner. I thought the story telling was beautiful and there were numerous poems I anticipate coming back to

Synopsis: The debut collection from beloved Instagram poet @hannahrowrites, Same is a celebration of one thing we all have in a desire to be seen and understood. With her artful blend of intuitive and wise insights, Hannah’s observations resonate with readers across multiple life stages—girlhood, marriage, motherhood and beyond. Centering friendship and connection, her poems are filled with the kind of recognizable, intimate details described by a relatable, honest voice that make readers nod along and instantly want to share with someone they love.

In a world that often aims to make women feel smaller, Same offers an unparalleled feeling of visibility and validation, and a reminder that not only are we not alone, but we’re also all in this together.

[Ashley McMullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review! This collection of poetry was a beautiful dedication to the people in the author’s life. I especially loved how she broke it up into chapters dedicated to those people. The section of poetry about friends was the most impactful for me in my current chapter of life, but I can see how this would speak to readers in all walks of life: the new mothers, the newly-weds, those just graduating college.

Do I think her poetry is a bit in line with Instagram poets? Sure. There isn’t quite the same masterful use of words like Amanda Gorman or Ocean Vuong, or the classic poets. But I still found her words to be really impactful, and I highlighted quite a few passages. I will probably be buying copies of this for close friends because of how much these poems touched me :)

Same publishes on October 21, 2025.

[erith · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a lovely collection of poems! I made a goal for myself to read more poetry this year and reading same by hannah rosenberg was a perfect choice to carry out that goal. 🤍What I liked: straightforward and honest poems about girlhood, womanhood and everything in between. What I didn’t like (not that it wasn’t “good”, I just couldn’t relate): the repetitiveness of being a mother and motherhood. Some of my favorite poems from this collection were “Me as a woman, me as a girl,” “In the middle of the night I wake up coughing,” and “It all, I think, comes down to friendship.”
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

[Manda Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The one line that spoke to me to the most was from the poem Turns Out and it said: "turns out, I learn, that none of us are the villain, victim, the hero, the saint."

The section of poems on friendship really spoke to my heart (and had me in tears, if I’m being honest). By far, these were my absolute favorite.

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review this book early and gifting me the ARC copy! The #pubdate cannot come soon enough so others who enjoy poetry have an opportunity to read this.

[Ally Groff · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been following Hannah Rosenberg on Instagram for a few years now, and I just love her perspective on the world, life, motherhood, family, and friendship. I loved this collection of poems and marked many that I plan to return to when I am in need of reflection and a path forward. At a time when humanity feels lost and our society has become depthless, I always fall back on poetry. Sometimes the simplest words can evoke the biggest feelings.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advance copy.

[Jen Mrozinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hardly ever read poetry but decided to pick this up after seeing it available on NetGalley. I really enjoyed it and found myself relating to a lot of it, especially the sections on the loss of her grandmother and her relationship with family. There was a lot about motherhood that I couldn't relate to, but overall, I thought it was beautifully written.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this collection. I can’t wait to own a physical copy of this poetry collection so I can dog ear my favorites and continue to sigh when certain poems put into words many experiences of motherhood, womanhood, and life. This is definitely a collection the veers more personal and reflects specific experiences that will limit the audience slightly. I however, am a fan.

[Jodi Sorenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book of poetry. I have followed the author for some time on Instagram, and I was hopeful the book would be as comforting as her posts. I was not disappointed! While the focus of much of the book is on loving oneself and also young motherhood, I could still relate even though I am much further along in a parenting journey. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

[Maddie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley in Saint Martins Griffin for providing me this arc. Wow, this was such a beautiful poetry book. I loved all the beautiful words and stories that were woven into this book, Hannah truly does such a good job explaining how great life is even when life sucks at times. I loved how she was explaining about accepting your body and talking to your body as if it’s his own friend. I think this was truly such a remarkable book to read and one that I’m definitely gonna be coming back to and I think you should definitely read this.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

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?

[Hannah Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fans of Hannah’s coming from her profound Instagram presence will enjoy this one! The pieces that I enjoyed most were those that she has gone viral for in the past, but I’m glad that such a talented author is giving all of her work a well-deserved home on readers’ shelves.

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Griffin, the author and NetGalley for the early eARC!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was provided an ARC of this book via Netgalley, all opinions are my own.

This was a lovely collection of relatable poems about life, motherhood, friendship, marriage, love, and relationships.

You really get to know the poet through her words in these poems and as a mom, it really took me back to when my now 17 and 15 year old were only a year old and liked to sit on the floor and play or read books. That time is precious, cherish it. I also say to her "Same", as I still having figured out how to do it all as we flit from event to event trying to survive until the weekend to recharge and recover from the week. I felt seen in these poems.

[Gillian Corrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read poems of Hannah’s on her Instagram account and boy does she speak to my soul and innermost feelings!! I have yet to read the book (as it comes out in October 2025 and I have yet to figure out time travel) but I know it will be a smash hit!

[Lexi · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Same” is a beautifully written and relatable compilation of poetry that had me crying on page one. Hannah Rosenberg writes poems that express love for life, relationships and ourselves. I enjoy reading poetry like this to reflect on my own life and experiences through someone else’s curation of words and imagery.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for thr opportunity to read this ARC.