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Poetry book Hidden Narrative
Healing from the Inside Out is a heartfelt exploration of trauma, vulnerability, and the transformative journey of healing. This book speaks directly to those who have experienced deep pain, offering a space where unspoken emotions can find release. Through poetic reflections, it captures the essence of self-compassion, growth, and resilience. With a focus on embracing our vulnerabilities, this collection invites readers to confront their inner wounds, find strength in their scars, and learn to heal from the inside out. It is a companion for those navigating their most difficult moments, providing the comfort of knowing they are not alone in their journey toward self-acceptance and empowerment.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 8, 2026
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March 6, 2026
Hidden narrative is a collection of poetry that explores themes of childhood trauma, pain, self-acceptance and healing.
The poems feel raw and honest. The writing is simple yet powerful, making it easy for readers to connect with the emotions behind the words. I liked how many of them felt relatable. The author reflectes on the inner struggles people often deals with and find difficult to express.
Overall, if you love poetry that is introspective, emotional, and focused on personal growth, then this book is for you
The poems feel raw and honest. The writing is simple yet powerful, making it easy for readers to connect with the emotions behind the words. I liked how many of them felt relatable. The author reflectes on the inner struggles people often deals with and find difficult to express.
Overall, if you love poetry that is introspective, emotional, and focused on personal growth, then this book is for you
March 5, 2026
Hidden narrative is the kind of book that’ll make you feel seen and heard.The poems are thoughtful and intense ,it is a screaming witness of neglect,ignorance and emptiness. Anyone who has ever felt distressed and unheard will feel at home with this book. It’s written with a wounded soul and draws inspiration from real life experiences. The poems felt painfully real and raw,the feeling of not being loved by the people who were supposed to love and protect you is expressed frequently.
Family issues and the grief of not having a normal childhood can alter anyone’s outlook on life but when one decides to put those feelings on paper that’s when you get poetry like this. There’s vivid details about depression,guilt,trauma and pain, but they’re presented in a way that’ll make you feel like someone’s talking about their life experiences. The later half on the book consists of poetry about healing and how it can be harder than holding on to the hurt and pain. Letters to myself was probably the best portion for me bcoz it acknowledges the hardships also expressing self love and hope for something better coming along the way.
Family issues and the grief of not having a normal childhood can alter anyone’s outlook on life but when one decides to put those feelings on paper that’s when you get poetry like this. There’s vivid details about depression,guilt,trauma and pain, but they’re presented in a way that’ll make you feel like someone’s talking about their life experiences. The later half on the book consists of poetry about healing and how it can be harder than holding on to the hurt and pain. Letters to myself was probably the best portion for me bcoz it acknowledges the hardships also expressing self love and hope for something better coming along the way.
February 14, 2026
I just finished Hidden Narrative by sohini and I don’t even know how to put this into proper words. This book made me feel so much at once.
In the beginning, I was completely shattered. The way she writes about pain, grief, family trauma, love, abandonment and identity felt so real that I was in tears. It did not feel exaggerated or dramatic. It felt honest. I saw parts of my own past in those poems and it honestly hurt, but in a way that felt understood.
As I kept reading, there was so much healing between the lines. Her words felt soft, like someone gently reminding me that I survived and that I am enough. Sometimes a poem felt like a hug, and sometimes it felt like a quiet truth I needed to hear.
I felt seen while reading this book, and that is something very rare. I have so many favorite lines that I had to pause and just sit with them. This book feels like a close friend who understands your pain without you having to explain it.
Truly a five star read for me.
In the beginning, I was completely shattered. The way she writes about pain, grief, family trauma, love, abandonment and identity felt so real that I was in tears. It did not feel exaggerated or dramatic. It felt honest. I saw parts of my own past in those poems and it honestly hurt, but in a way that felt understood.
As I kept reading, there was so much healing between the lines. Her words felt soft, like someone gently reminding me that I survived and that I am enough. Sometimes a poem felt like a hug, and sometimes it felt like a quiet truth I needed to hear.
I felt seen while reading this book, and that is something very rare. I have so many favorite lines that I had to pause and just sit with them. This book feels like a close friend who understands your pain without you having to explain it.
Truly a five star read for me.
March 7, 2026
Poetry has a unique way of touching the deepest corners of our hearts. Sometimes a few simple lines can express emotions that we struggle to put into words. Hidden Narrative by Sohini is one such poetry collection that gently explores themes of pain, healing, vulnerability, and self-acceptance.
This book feels like an emotional journey that slowly unfolds through reflective and thoughtful poems. The author focuses on the idea that healing does not happen overnight. It is a gradual process that begins from within. Through her words, Sohini reminds readers that it is okay to acknowledge our wounds, our fears, and the quiet battles we often fight alone. Instead of hiding pain, the poems encourage readers to face it with courage and compassion.
What I appreciated most about this collection is its honesty. The poems carry a sense of emotional depth that many readers may find relatable. They speak about trauma, self-doubt, and vulnerability, but at the same time they also carry a quiet message of hope. The idea of “healing from the inside out” becomes the central thread that connects the entire book. It reminds us that true strength often grows from the moments when we allow ourselves to be fragile.
The writing style is simple yet meaningful. The author does not try to complicate emotions with heavy language. Instead, the poems flow naturally and allow the reader to pause, reflect, and connect with their own experiences. Many lines feel deeply personal, almost like pages from a private journal shared with care and sincerity.
Another beautiful aspect of Hidden Narrative is the comforting feeling it creates. It gently tells the reader that they are not alone in their struggles. Life’s painful moments can sometimes make us feel isolated, but books like this remind us that many people walk similar paths of healing and growth.
Overall, Hidden Narrative is a touching poetry collection for readers who enjoy emotional and reflective writing. It offers a quiet space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with oneself. For anyone going through a difficult phase or simply seeking thoughtful poetry about healing and resilience, this book can feel like a soft and understanding companion.
This book feels like an emotional journey that slowly unfolds through reflective and thoughtful poems. The author focuses on the idea that healing does not happen overnight. It is a gradual process that begins from within. Through her words, Sohini reminds readers that it is okay to acknowledge our wounds, our fears, and the quiet battles we often fight alone. Instead of hiding pain, the poems encourage readers to face it with courage and compassion.
What I appreciated most about this collection is its honesty. The poems carry a sense of emotional depth that many readers may find relatable. They speak about trauma, self-doubt, and vulnerability, but at the same time they also carry a quiet message of hope. The idea of “healing from the inside out” becomes the central thread that connects the entire book. It reminds us that true strength often grows from the moments when we allow ourselves to be fragile.
The writing style is simple yet meaningful. The author does not try to complicate emotions with heavy language. Instead, the poems flow naturally and allow the reader to pause, reflect, and connect with their own experiences. Many lines feel deeply personal, almost like pages from a private journal shared with care and sincerity.
Another beautiful aspect of Hidden Narrative is the comforting feeling it creates. It gently tells the reader that they are not alone in their struggles. Life’s painful moments can sometimes make us feel isolated, but books like this remind us that many people walk similar paths of healing and growth.
Overall, Hidden Narrative is a touching poetry collection for readers who enjoy emotional and reflective writing. It offers a quiet space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with oneself. For anyone going through a difficult phase or simply seeking thoughtful poetry about healing and resilience, this book can feel like a soft and understanding companion.
February 26, 2026
𝑰 𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 𝒎𝒚𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒌𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈.
The more beautiful a poetry , the darker the pain bleeding through it. Some books remind you of this fact quietly —boldly, peeling of the skin of pain layer by layer, till you are standing in what looks like the narrative you've hidden from the world. Hidden narrative by Sohini is one such book that sheds it's pain through poetry in the most simplest and relatable way.
It is a collection of poetry that speaks raw pain and insecurities of heart unflinchingly. It's like reading a personal journal of someone and watching the hidden pain unfold through words. Heartbreak, childhood trauma, betrayal, adulthood of uncertainty and the most significant of all— feeling like you've lost yourself — these are the emotions that are felt , screaming to acknowledge the pain we often dismiss as sensitive or dramatic. I've personally related to quiet a few of these verses myself, feeling a tear slip here and there through the truthfulness of it all.
The book is divided into 6 parts— Years of innocence, Survival, Grief and Growth , Love, abandonment and attachments, letters to myself, heal your heart . Each part contains quiet but loud confessions - like a personal expression - a proclamation of the hurt endured.
What stood out the most was that —These poems aren't vibrant or colourful , but a testament of suffering that a lot of people keep hidden inside them ,the journey to healing and the torment one goes through when trying to heal. They aren't jolly or optimistic, but rather disheartening and painful , filled with fear to trust again, wanting to feel happy when all you've ever felt is undriven sadness under your facade.
The last two parts - letters to myself and heal your heart are my favourite parts. I can come back to read them again and again just to feel those words. Just to claim those affirmations and allowing myself to feel satisfied while closing the book. It feels like I've healed myself a little just by acknowledging the reflection of pain in this book and that acknowledgement in itself changes into contentment.
Overall, If you've ever felt like you are too broken and sensitive, if each day feels like a survival for you ,then this is the book that calls for you. It calls for your attention... waiting to make you feel understood. Finally seen and heard. You can go for it.
The more beautiful a poetry , the darker the pain bleeding through it. Some books remind you of this fact quietly —boldly, peeling of the skin of pain layer by layer, till you are standing in what looks like the narrative you've hidden from the world. Hidden narrative by Sohini is one such book that sheds it's pain through poetry in the most simplest and relatable way.
It is a collection of poetry that speaks raw pain and insecurities of heart unflinchingly. It's like reading a personal journal of someone and watching the hidden pain unfold through words. Heartbreak, childhood trauma, betrayal, adulthood of uncertainty and the most significant of all— feeling like you've lost yourself — these are the emotions that are felt , screaming to acknowledge the pain we often dismiss as sensitive or dramatic. I've personally related to quiet a few of these verses myself, feeling a tear slip here and there through the truthfulness of it all.
The book is divided into 6 parts— Years of innocence, Survival, Grief and Growth , Love, abandonment and attachments, letters to myself, heal your heart . Each part contains quiet but loud confessions - like a personal expression - a proclamation of the hurt endured.
What stood out the most was that —These poems aren't vibrant or colourful , but a testament of suffering that a lot of people keep hidden inside them ,the journey to healing and the torment one goes through when trying to heal. They aren't jolly or optimistic, but rather disheartening and painful , filled with fear to trust again, wanting to feel happy when all you've ever felt is undriven sadness under your facade.
The last two parts - letters to myself and heal your heart are my favourite parts. I can come back to read them again and again just to feel those words. Just to claim those affirmations and allowing myself to feel satisfied while closing the book. It feels like I've healed myself a little just by acknowledging the reflection of pain in this book and that acknowledgement in itself changes into contentment.
Overall, If you've ever felt like you are too broken and sensitive, if each day feels like a survival for you ,then this is the book that calls for you. It calls for your attention... waiting to make you feel understood. Finally seen and heard. You can go for it.
March 12, 2026
Hidden Narrative by Sohini feels less like reading a book and more like opening someone's personal journal. The emotions in these pages are raw, vulnerable and deeply human. Sohini's writing style is beautifully simple. There are no overly complex metaphors just honest words that make the feelings behind them even more powerful. The poems are short but incredibly reflective. Some of them feel like thoughts you might have late at night but never say out loud.
One of the very tragically beautiful lines that stayed with me is-
“Maybe that's the tragedy of loving people, you spend your whole life losing them.”
It captures the quiet pain of attachment so perfectly. Many poems explore loneliness, grief, love and the slow process of healing. The collection feels like a journey through emotions we often keep hidden inside.
Another line that really resonated with me-
“She never explains why she left, why she changed, she simply exists and that’s more than enough.”
This feels like a quiet statement of self acceptance and strength.
One of my absolute favorite sections from the book is “Letters to Myself” It felt deeply personal almost like reading someone learning to be kinder to their own heart. I also loved the poem that says 'They didn’t fix me, they just reminded me I was still here' It beautifully shows how healing often comes from the smallest moments.
What makes this book special is its relatability. The poems feel intimate and comforting just like a friend sitting beside you and saying, I understand. Overall this book is a quiet but powerful collection about vulnerability, growth and self reflection. If you enjoy poetry that feels personal, honest and healing then hidden narative is truly worth reading.
One of the very tragically beautiful lines that stayed with me is-
“Maybe that's the tragedy of loving people, you spend your whole life losing them.”
It captures the quiet pain of attachment so perfectly. Many poems explore loneliness, grief, love and the slow process of healing. The collection feels like a journey through emotions we often keep hidden inside.
Another line that really resonated with me-
“She never explains why she left, why she changed, she simply exists and that’s more than enough.”
This feels like a quiet statement of self acceptance and strength.
One of my absolute favorite sections from the book is “Letters to Myself” It felt deeply personal almost like reading someone learning to be kinder to their own heart. I also loved the poem that says 'They didn’t fix me, they just reminded me I was still here' It beautifully shows how healing often comes from the smallest moments.
What makes this book special is its relatability. The poems feel intimate and comforting just like a friend sitting beside you and saying, I understand. Overall this book is a quiet but powerful collection about vulnerability, growth and self reflection. If you enjoy poetry that feels personal, honest and healing then hidden narative is truly worth reading.
March 1, 2026
I don’t think I was prepared for what this book was going to make me feel.
Reading it felt like slowly uncovering layers of my own heart, layers I didn’t even realize I had buried. Some poems weren’t exactly my story, but they were close enough to feel personal. Close enough to make me stop and think, “This is what I was feeling back then. This is what I never knew how to say.”
There’s one line that hasn’t left me since:
“Sadly, I was never loved the way I am,
And my heart suffers in ways only I know.”
That line? It broke something inside me.
Because sometimes the deepest pain isn’t loud. It’s quiet. It’s the kind you carry alone. The kind you can’t fully explain to anyone else. And reading those words felt like someone had reached into my chest and gently put language to something I’ve only ever felt in silence.
I’m someone who feels everything intensely, but I struggle to name my emotions. I sit with heaviness and don’t know how to describe it. This book felt like a translator for feelings I’ve kept locked inside.
This isn’t just poetry. It’s about what you go through before healing begins. The confusion. The hurt. The breaking. The slow realization that you deserve softness too. It doesn’t rush healing — it honors the pain first.
This is only the second time I’ve read a poetry book centered around healing, and I think I’m beginning to understand why poetry feels different. It makes me feel seen in ways I can’t articulate. It reassures me that I’m not the only one who carries these invisible wounds.
And maybe that’s why this book feels so special.
It didn’t just speak to me.
It understood me.
Reading it felt like slowly uncovering layers of my own heart, layers I didn’t even realize I had buried. Some poems weren’t exactly my story, but they were close enough to feel personal. Close enough to make me stop and think, “This is what I was feeling back then. This is what I never knew how to say.”
There’s one line that hasn’t left me since:
“Sadly, I was never loved the way I am,
And my heart suffers in ways only I know.”
That line? It broke something inside me.
Because sometimes the deepest pain isn’t loud. It’s quiet. It’s the kind you carry alone. The kind you can’t fully explain to anyone else. And reading those words felt like someone had reached into my chest and gently put language to something I’ve only ever felt in silence.
I’m someone who feels everything intensely, but I struggle to name my emotions. I sit with heaviness and don’t know how to describe it. This book felt like a translator for feelings I’ve kept locked inside.
This isn’t just poetry. It’s about what you go through before healing begins. The confusion. The hurt. The breaking. The slow realization that you deserve softness too. It doesn’t rush healing — it honors the pain first.
This is only the second time I’ve read a poetry book centered around healing, and I think I’m beginning to understand why poetry feels different. It makes me feel seen in ways I can’t articulate. It reassures me that I’m not the only one who carries these invisible wounds.
And maybe that’s why this book feels so special.
It didn’t just speak to me.
It understood me.
March 3, 2026
✨𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏,
𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐.✨
Hidden Narrative is a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant collection that explores the unspoken layers of human experience. Through honest and evocative writing, Sohini brings forward the stories we often suppress, the silent struggles, concealed emotions, and invisible battles that shape who we are. The book feels intimate, almost like reading pages from a personal diary, yet its themes are universal enough to connect with a wide range of readers.
What stands out most is the author’s ability to transform vulnerability into strength. Each piece carries a quiet intensity, reflecting pain, self-doubt, healing, and gradual self-acceptance. Rather than offering dramatic resolutions, the narrative embraces the slow, realistic process of growth. The simplicity of language makes the emotions even more powerful, allowing readers to fully absorb the depth behind each word.
The collection gently reminds us that not all stories are loud; some exist in pauses, in silence, and in the spaces between words. It encourages readers to confront their hidden truths and acknowledge their own emotional landscapes without fear or judgment.
Hidden Narrative is a comforting read. It offers reassurance to those who feel unseen and serves as a reminder that even the quietest voices carry profound stories worth telling.
I liked the way book is formatted. The playlist part was my favourite & had a few of my favourite songs.
𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐.✨
Hidden Narrative is a deeply introspective and emotionally resonant collection that explores the unspoken layers of human experience. Through honest and evocative writing, Sohini brings forward the stories we often suppress, the silent struggles, concealed emotions, and invisible battles that shape who we are. The book feels intimate, almost like reading pages from a personal diary, yet its themes are universal enough to connect with a wide range of readers.
What stands out most is the author’s ability to transform vulnerability into strength. Each piece carries a quiet intensity, reflecting pain, self-doubt, healing, and gradual self-acceptance. Rather than offering dramatic resolutions, the narrative embraces the slow, realistic process of growth. The simplicity of language makes the emotions even more powerful, allowing readers to fully absorb the depth behind each word.
The collection gently reminds us that not all stories are loud; some exist in pauses, in silence, and in the spaces between words. It encourages readers to confront their hidden truths and acknowledge their own emotional landscapes without fear or judgment.
Hidden Narrative is a comforting read. It offers reassurance to those who feel unseen and serves as a reminder that even the quietest voices carry profound stories worth telling.
I liked the way book is formatted. The playlist part was my favourite & had a few of my favourite songs.
March 8, 2026
ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇɴ’ᴛ ᴅɪꜰꜰɪᴄᴜʟᴛ.
ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇɴ’ᴛ “ᴛᴏᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ.”
ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇɴ’ᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴡᴀʟᴋᴇᴅ ᴀᴡᴀʏ.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 : 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 : 𝐒𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢
Okayyy !! Remember when I said I was gonna read more poetry the last time?
Yuuppp.. I did. And sohini instantly became my instant favourite author, and I've officially decided to read 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 and 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 she's gonna write 🙇🏻♀️🐾
Who knew depressing thoughts put as one book could be so.. romantic?? (yup I'm being a bit pagal here 🫣)
Hidden Narrative is all about hidden thoughts.
Thoughts that most of us come across when we are just sitting still.
Thoughts that invade our brain in the right space at the right time, even though you thought they weren't.
Thoughts.. that are like endless hidden monologues.
I can't express enough how much I looooved reading each and every word of the book. Every line felt personal, and like something fetched from each stage of a human's life 🌸
It covers a wide range of feelings from childhood traumas, how people treat you, to adulting and learning to love yourself amidst everything going on, people being people judge things and who are we to care.. right?
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭.. 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘴..
The book deeply resonated with me.. it felt mostly like penning down intimate thoughts of oneself to re-read them whenever you felt like it. Sohi di.. you are wonderful, me giving us this beautiful experience.. to look into your soul, even if it was just through something of 300 pages. And it's definitely not enough and I'm not satiated, yet...
After this entirety of feelings.. all I can say is that.. I'm obsessed. So 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙚 😭🤌🏻
ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇɴ’ᴛ “ᴛᴏᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ.”
ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇɴ’ᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴀꜱᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴡᴀʟᴋᴇᴅ ᴀᴡᴀʏ.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 : 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 : 𝐒𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢
Okayyy !! Remember when I said I was gonna read more poetry the last time?
Yuuppp.. I did. And sohini instantly became my instant favourite author, and I've officially decided to read 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 and 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 she's gonna write 🙇🏻♀️🐾
Who knew depressing thoughts put as one book could be so.. romantic?? (yup I'm being a bit pagal here 🫣)
Hidden Narrative is all about hidden thoughts.
Thoughts that most of us come across when we are just sitting still.
Thoughts that invade our brain in the right space at the right time, even though you thought they weren't.
Thoughts.. that are like endless hidden monologues.
I can't express enough how much I looooved reading each and every word of the book. Every line felt personal, and like something fetched from each stage of a human's life 🌸
It covers a wide range of feelings from childhood traumas, how people treat you, to adulting and learning to love yourself amidst everything going on, people being people judge things and who are we to care.. right?
𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭.. 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘴..
The book deeply resonated with me.. it felt mostly like penning down intimate thoughts of oneself to re-read them whenever you felt like it. Sohi di.. you are wonderful, me giving us this beautiful experience.. to look into your soul, even if it was just through something of 300 pages. And it's definitely not enough and I'm not satiated, yet...
After this entirety of feelings.. all I can say is that.. I'm obsessed. So 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙜𝙞𝙢𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙚𝙚 😭🤌🏻
March 8, 2026
It's been quite a while since I read a poetry book and I was craving it like anything. I've always found solace in poems like a child finds in his mother's embrace. It's crazy how words can touch the deepest parts of your heart and heal something you didn't know was cracked. And that's exactly how Hidden Narrative worked its magic. I went into the book with high hopes and It didn't disappoint me for even a second. It's such a beautifully written book.
The way pain and longing is portrayed in the pages is nothing short of commendable. And what truly amazed me was the fact that how raw and real it is. The words didn't feel superficial or just for the sake of it. I could literally feel the depth of the emotions, the pain, the heartache so vividly. Also bonus points for breaking the book into sections each representing different emotions and scenarios. It made the book feel very organized and thoughtful. The transition felt smooth unlike some of the other books where everything is scattered around here and there.
I was completely glued to the book and my copy is COVERED in highlights. Each poem made me feel things, see flashbacks and contemplate a lot of things. It's like I was sitting and talking with a long lost friend about a grief that I didn't even know existed. It felt personal and raw. The way the words touched my heart is proof enough how beautifully it's written. I wish I could show you all the poems I loved, but there were so many! You'll just have to read the book.
The way pain and longing is portrayed in the pages is nothing short of commendable. And what truly amazed me was the fact that how raw and real it is. The words didn't feel superficial or just for the sake of it. I could literally feel the depth of the emotions, the pain, the heartache so vividly. Also bonus points for breaking the book into sections each representing different emotions and scenarios. It made the book feel very organized and thoughtful. The transition felt smooth unlike some of the other books where everything is scattered around here and there.
I was completely glued to the book and my copy is COVERED in highlights. Each poem made me feel things, see flashbacks and contemplate a lot of things. It's like I was sitting and talking with a long lost friend about a grief that I didn't even know existed. It felt personal and raw. The way the words touched my heart is proof enough how beautifully it's written. I wish I could show you all the poems I loved, but there were so many! You'll just have to read the book.
March 16, 2026
This poetry book is a utter cry- emotion and self expression of a poet in the most raw form.
It will leave you crying through the pages feels deep emotions through the poetry and leading you a path of healing.
The poet tells you how growing up as a child without warm and affection feels through her poetry, how childhood can shape the future! She talks about childhood trauma, someone who knew pain before love and thought pain from scars was a shade of love .
How generational trauma can be passed on though suppressed pain and tolerance, untill one decides to break it.
Then she talks about survival through the scars in adulthood, different fonts of peace. One of my favourite poems is - What remians with Me, where she talks about how we never stop loving, we just stop expecting and love never fades.
And yet she talks about different fonts of healing in all stages, how healing doesn't mean absence of pain.
She talks about love, abandonment and attachments - how love comes with a goodbye, at times we have to let go & even the softest things can bruise us! A girl can turn to be always loving, even if they begged for with and never go it when needed.
She makes us wander through all her scars and letting us open, sometimes crying isn't weakness. She goes through affirmations in - Letters to myself , to make us stronger and let us grow through scars and survive every pain. The book ending with a poetry for readers! I love this.
It will leave you crying through the pages feels deep emotions through the poetry and leading you a path of healing.
The poet tells you how growing up as a child without warm and affection feels through her poetry, how childhood can shape the future! She talks about childhood trauma, someone who knew pain before love and thought pain from scars was a shade of love .
How generational trauma can be passed on though suppressed pain and tolerance, untill one decides to break it.
Then she talks about survival through the scars in adulthood, different fonts of peace. One of my favourite poems is - What remians with Me, where she talks about how we never stop loving, we just stop expecting and love never fades.
And yet she talks about different fonts of healing in all stages, how healing doesn't mean absence of pain.
She talks about love, abandonment and attachments - how love comes with a goodbye, at times we have to let go & even the softest things can bruise us! A girl can turn to be always loving, even if they begged for with and never go it when needed.
She makes us wander through all her scars and letting us open, sometimes crying isn't weakness. She goes through affirmations in - Letters to myself , to make us stronger and let us grow through scars and survive every pain. The book ending with a poetry for readers! I love this.
March 13, 2026
Sometimes a book comes quietly into your life and ends up leaving a strong impression. Hidden Narrative was that kind of book for me. I recently started exploring poetry, and this collection reminded me how powerful simple words can be. While reading, I found myself stopping again and again to highlight lines that truly touched my heart.
For me, this book felt like a window into emotions we usually keep hidden. The poems talk about insecurities, silent pain, betrayal, healing, memories, and moments of self-reflection. The language is very simple, but the emotions behind the words are deep and intense. Because of that simplicity, the poems feel honest and real, almost like reading someone’s private thoughts.
What I loved most was how relatable many poems felt to me. Some verses made me think about difficult memories, while others gave a sense of hope and quiet strength. It reminded me that everyone carries struggles inside them, even when they don’t show it to the world.
For me, reading Hidden Narrative didn’t feel like just reading poetry—it felt like stepping into someone’s emotions and experiences. Many lines stayed in my mind even after I finished the book. If you enjoy poetry that is emotional, thoughtful, and easy to connect with, I think this is a beautiful collection to read.
For me, this book felt like a window into emotions we usually keep hidden. The poems talk about insecurities, silent pain, betrayal, healing, memories, and moments of self-reflection. The language is very simple, but the emotions behind the words are deep and intense. Because of that simplicity, the poems feel honest and real, almost like reading someone’s private thoughts.
What I loved most was how relatable many poems felt to me. Some verses made me think about difficult memories, while others gave a sense of hope and quiet strength. It reminded me that everyone carries struggles inside them, even when they don’t show it to the world.
For me, reading Hidden Narrative didn’t feel like just reading poetry—it felt like stepping into someone’s emotions and experiences. Many lines stayed in my mind even after I finished the book. If you enjoy poetry that is emotional, thoughtful, and easy to connect with, I think this is a beautiful collection to read.
March 2, 2026
Some poetry books feel nice while reading, and some poetry books feel a little too real.
Hidden Narrative is definitely the second kind.
This book felt like reading thoughts I didn’t even realise I had. The poems talk a lot about trauma, childhood wounds, feeling unloved, self-doubt, and that quiet pain we usually don’t tell anyone about. And what I liked is that the writing is very simple, but the emotions hit hard. It doesn’t try to sound complicated or poetic just for the sake of it...it just says things the way they are, and somehow that makes it more powerful.
There were many lines that made me stop for a second and just sit there like… okay, this feels personal. Not every poem felt like my story, but enough of them did to make the whole book feel very close to the heart. It honestly felt less like reading a book and more like listening to someone talk about the things we all hide.
I also liked that the book is not only about pain. There’s sadness, yes, but there’s also healing, self-acceptance, and that slow process of learning to be okay with yourself. It feels like the kind of book you pick up when you’re not in the best headspace and just want something that understands you.
It’s not a very long or complicated read, but emotionally it stays with you.
Hidden Narrative is definitely the second kind.
This book felt like reading thoughts I didn’t even realise I had. The poems talk a lot about trauma, childhood wounds, feeling unloved, self-doubt, and that quiet pain we usually don’t tell anyone about. And what I liked is that the writing is very simple, but the emotions hit hard. It doesn’t try to sound complicated or poetic just for the sake of it...it just says things the way they are, and somehow that makes it more powerful.
There were many lines that made me stop for a second and just sit there like… okay, this feels personal. Not every poem felt like my story, but enough of them did to make the whole book feel very close to the heart. It honestly felt less like reading a book and more like listening to someone talk about the things we all hide.
I also liked that the book is not only about pain. There’s sadness, yes, but there’s also healing, self-acceptance, and that slow process of learning to be okay with yourself. It feels like the kind of book you pick up when you’re not in the best headspace and just want something that understands you.
It’s not a very long or complicated read, but emotionally it stays with you.
March 3, 2026
Hidden Narrative turned out to be a surprise book for me. I recently started reading poetries and what a journey it has been. I have never highlighted so many quotes in a book.
This book is a collection of raw poetry that outlines our insecurities, pain, trauma, healing, betrayal, introspective and emotionally deep. It explores and deepens the unspoken layers of our struggles. Collection of poems that is so relatable that each poem makes you go back to it.
Beautifully written, the book feels like reading someone’s diary and stepping into someone’s shoes but experiencing their pain on yourself. The simplicity of language makes the emotions even more powerful, allowing you to fully absorb the depth behind each word.
Almost every poem digs deeper and encounters someone’s reality. The reality which can be so traumatizing that coming out of it makes you invincible and a stronger person.
Few of my favorites:
- I realise I have grown so used to suffering that even pain has stopped trying to be felt.
- Hope knock softly now, and i hesitate
- It all looks perfect on paper but my heart keeps skipping a line
- My heart is bruised and my mind won’t rest so i just move through the day like nothing happened at all.
Would definitely recommend reading this one.
This book is a collection of raw poetry that outlines our insecurities, pain, trauma, healing, betrayal, introspective and emotionally deep. It explores and deepens the unspoken layers of our struggles. Collection of poems that is so relatable that each poem makes you go back to it.
Beautifully written, the book feels like reading someone’s diary and stepping into someone’s shoes but experiencing their pain on yourself. The simplicity of language makes the emotions even more powerful, allowing you to fully absorb the depth behind each word.
Almost every poem digs deeper and encounters someone’s reality. The reality which can be so traumatizing that coming out of it makes you invincible and a stronger person.
Few of my favorites:
- I realise I have grown so used to suffering that even pain has stopped trying to be felt.
- Hope knock softly now, and i hesitate
- It all looks perfect on paper but my heart keeps skipping a line
- My heart is bruised and my mind won’t rest so i just move through the day like nothing happened at all.
Would definitely recommend reading this one.
February 20, 2026
I truly loved the title and the book cover, because once you start reading, you realize how perfectly they match the theme of the book. Through her poetry, the author writes very honestly about real pain, family trauma, and healing. Each chapter feels like it is uncovering a hidden wound or a buried emotion. Many times while reading, I had to pause and think deeply about the lines. The poems make you reflect on your own life and emotions.
All the chapters are beautifully written, but my favorite ones were “Survival” and “Letters to Myself.” These poems felt very personal and powerful. While reading them, I was able to recognize some of my own hidden thoughts ...feelings that I had never expressed before. The language of the book is calm and soft, which makes it comforting to read. However, behind the simple words, the emotions are very strong and expressive. Overall, this book gently reminds us that everyone has a hidden part of their life that they cannot easily share with the world. For me, this book felt like an emotional journey. It encourages self-reflection and invites readers to pause, think, and reconnect with their own hidden stories.
All the chapters are beautifully written, but my favorite ones were “Survival” and “Letters to Myself.” These poems felt very personal and powerful. While reading them, I was able to recognize some of my own hidden thoughts ...feelings that I had never expressed before. The language of the book is calm and soft, which makes it comforting to read. However, behind the simple words, the emotions are very strong and expressive. Overall, this book gently reminds us that everyone has a hidden part of their life that they cannot easily share with the world. For me, this book felt like an emotional journey. It encourages self-reflection and invites readers to pause, think, and reconnect with their own hidden stories.
February 27, 2026
This book is a collection of poetry that hits different. It feels less like reading a book and more like having a late-night conversation with a friend who understands us!
The title is perfect because the author really dives into those hidden thoughts and feelings, the intrusive ones we usually try to push down or are too scared to say out loud. It tackles some pretty heavy topics like childhood trauma, family wounds, and self-doubt, but it does it in a way that feels incredibly validating rather than just sad.
What I loved most is how beautiful the writing is! You don’t need to be a poetry expert to understand it. The language is simple, raw, and brutally honest. It doesn’t try to hide behind complicated metaphors. Instead, it just lays the truth out there, which makes it feel so much more personal, almost like reading someone's private journal.
There are moments that will definitely make you pause and reflect on your own life. It acknowledges that healing is messy and isn't a straight line, but by the end, the book feels like a warm, comforting hug. It reminds you that it’s okay to not be okay, and that your pain is valid.
The title is perfect because the author really dives into those hidden thoughts and feelings, the intrusive ones we usually try to push down or are too scared to say out loud. It tackles some pretty heavy topics like childhood trauma, family wounds, and self-doubt, but it does it in a way that feels incredibly validating rather than just sad.
What I loved most is how beautiful the writing is! You don’t need to be a poetry expert to understand it. The language is simple, raw, and brutally honest. It doesn’t try to hide behind complicated metaphors. Instead, it just lays the truth out there, which makes it feel so much more personal, almost like reading someone's private journal.
There are moments that will definitely make you pause and reflect on your own life. It acknowledges that healing is messy and isn't a straight line, but by the end, the book feels like a warm, comforting hug. It reminds you that it’s okay to not be okay, and that your pain is valid.
March 5, 2026
One of the best best poetries books I've read in a while, this one actually felt like opening someone's diary, or rather my diary (when I get too motivational and start writing wiser stuff 🥴...)
But honestly, I really enjoyed reading this one.
The poems talked about childhood, grief, love, loneliness, and all those confusing emotions we don’t always know how to explain. The sections of the book felt like a journey — starting from innocence, moving through pain and attachments, and slowly reaching a place where you start understanding yourself a little better.
What I liked the most was that these poems were so simple, so honest, and yet hit so close. They didn’t try to hide the messy side of emotions. Some of them talked about the kind of loneliness that creeps in even when everything seems fine on the outside. Others reflected on loving people deeply and the emptiness that follows when those connections break or change.
All in all, a quiet, easy read... but emotional and reflective nonetheless, very refreshing one for me.
So if you are someone who enjoys poetry that feels personal, honest, and reflective, this one is definitely worth picking up!!!
But honestly, I really enjoyed reading this one.
The poems talked about childhood, grief, love, loneliness, and all those confusing emotions we don’t always know how to explain. The sections of the book felt like a journey — starting from innocence, moving through pain and attachments, and slowly reaching a place where you start understanding yourself a little better.
What I liked the most was that these poems were so simple, so honest, and yet hit so close. They didn’t try to hide the messy side of emotions. Some of them talked about the kind of loneliness that creeps in even when everything seems fine on the outside. Others reflected on loving people deeply and the emptiness that follows when those connections break or change.
All in all, a quiet, easy read... but emotional and reflective nonetheless, very refreshing one for me.
So if you are someone who enjoys poetry that feels personal, honest, and reflective, this one is definitely worth picking up!!!
March 13, 2026
Where do you go when the place you call home feels like just another building? What do you do when the inner child you so badly want to protect is dying a slow torturous death? Hidden Narrative by Sohini is a painful collection of beautiful poems woven together by wounds deeply felt by the poetess and now by the readers. Each poem oozing out of pages through ink felt like a raw piece of the author. Behind the words, lies a girl who has transformed and come so far yet struggled so much. When she reached out for love, all she got were bruises. She’s still there, living – surviving, holding onto hope like a last leaf on the autumn tree, yet failing miserably. I could feel each and every poem on a deeper level, each poem surfacing with truths we can only feel, but she experienced.
Being the author’s friend I thought I knew her on a personal level but after reading the book I realised just how wrong I was! I’ve always loved reading poems and this book made me realise how much I’ve missed anthologies. The splendid work done by the author deserves appreciation more than it is getting already!
Being the author’s friend I thought I knew her on a personal level but after reading the book I realised just how wrong I was! I’ve always loved reading poems and this book made me realise how much I’ve missed anthologies. The splendid work done by the author deserves appreciation more than it is getting already!
March 26, 2026
Hidden Narrative is a deeply emotional poetry collection that explores themes of pain, healing, and self-reflection. Even though I don’t usually reach for poetry, this book felt very personal, almost like reading someone’s private diary filled with honest emotions. What stood out the most was the quiet sincerity in the author’s voice. The poems talk about heavy feelings like abandonment, self-doubt, and inner struggles, yet they are written with softness and vulnerability that makes them relatable. I also appreciated how the book is divided into six parts, taking the reader through different stages of emotions and healing, and the inclusion of a playlist adds a thoughtful touch to the reading experience.
At the same time, a few poems felt slightly similar in tone and some ideas could have been explored a bit more deeply. Still, the overall message of the collection remains comforting and meaningful. The book gently reminds readers that healing is not always fast or perfect, but every step forward matters. Overall, Hidden Narrative is a reflective and soothing read that encourages introspection and offers a quiet sense of hope for anyone navigating their own emotional journey.
At the same time, a few poems felt slightly similar in tone and some ideas could have been explored a bit more deeply. Still, the overall message of the collection remains comforting and meaningful. The book gently reminds readers that healing is not always fast or perfect, but every step forward matters. Overall, Hidden Narrative is a reflective and soothing read that encourages introspection and offers a quiet sense of hope for anyone navigating their own emotional journey.
March 2, 2026
Hidden Narratives is a collection of poetry that talks about childhood trauma, family problems, mental health, loneliness, and so many emotions we often struggle to put into words. The author writes with such honesty and softness that it feels deeply personal, like she reached into feelings I’ve carried for years and gave them a voice.
It doesn’t even feel like a book, it feels like a journal, something intimate and unfiltered. Reading it takes you through so many emotions. One poem makes you nostalgic, another makes your chest heavy, and then suddenly there’s a sense of healing. It’s such a raw experience.
It’s the kind of book that becomes your 3 a.m. best friend. The one you turn to when everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know how to explain it. It honestly felt like the author used her words to describe everything I’ve been wanting to say for so long but never knew how to.
The fact that I annotated almost half the book says a lot already. Definitely one of my best reads so far. This book truly felt like being seen.
It doesn’t even feel like a book, it feels like a journal, something intimate and unfiltered. Reading it takes you through so many emotions. One poem makes you nostalgic, another makes your chest heavy, and then suddenly there’s a sense of healing. It’s such a raw experience.
It’s the kind of book that becomes your 3 a.m. best friend. The one you turn to when everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know how to explain it. It honestly felt like the author used her words to describe everything I’ve been wanting to say for so long but never knew how to.
The fact that I annotated almost half the book says a lot already. Definitely one of my best reads so far. This book truly felt like being seen.
March 2, 2026
Some poetry doesn't just rhyme, it reveals. And Hidden Narrative does exactly that.
This collection feels like opening a diary written in the language of healing. Each poem gently uncovers the quiet battles we fight within, trauma, vulnerability, self doubt and transforms them into something soft, powerful, and deeply human.
The beauty of Hidden Narrative lies in its honesty. The verses don't try to be loud, they're intimate. They sit with you. They echo. They feel like thoughts you've had at 2 a.m. but never knew how to put into words.
What moved me most is how the poetry embraces fragility without shame. It reminds us that healing is not dramatic, it's tender. It's choosing self compassion. It's finding strength in scars. It's learning to rewrite the narrative we've been hiding inside.
This is the kind of poetry you underline, reread, and hold close to your heart. The kind that makes you pause between pages just to breathe.
If you love poetry that feels raw, reflective, and soul touching, Hidden Narrative will absolutely speak to you.
This collection feels like opening a diary written in the language of healing. Each poem gently uncovers the quiet battles we fight within, trauma, vulnerability, self doubt and transforms them into something soft, powerful, and deeply human.
The beauty of Hidden Narrative lies in its honesty. The verses don't try to be loud, they're intimate. They sit with you. They echo. They feel like thoughts you've had at 2 a.m. but never knew how to put into words.
What moved me most is how the poetry embraces fragility without shame. It reminds us that healing is not dramatic, it's tender. It's choosing self compassion. It's finding strength in scars. It's learning to rewrite the narrative we've been hiding inside.
This is the kind of poetry you underline, reread, and hold close to your heart. The kind that makes you pause between pages just to breathe.
If you love poetry that feels raw, reflective, and soul touching, Hidden Narrative will absolutely speak to you.
March 5, 2026
Hidden Narrative by Sohini Ghosh is a moving collection that gently explores the quieter corners of human emotion. The poems reflect on moments of sadness, self-doubt, recovery, and hope in a way that feels personal and sincere. Each section guide us through different emotional stages, showing how difficult experiences can slowly transform into strength and understanding. The language is straightforward yet expressive, allowing the feelings behind the words to stand out without becoming complicated.
What makes this book memorable is how naturally it connects with the ours inner thoughts. Many poems feel like a calm conversation with someone who truly understands the weight of unspoken feelings. The author’s reflections encourage readers to acknowledge their struggles while also reminding them that growth often comes from those very moments. It’s a thoughtful and comforting read for anyone who enjoys reflective poetry about healing and self-discovery. A meaningful collection that I would gladly recommend to poetry lovers is this.
What makes this book memorable is how naturally it connects with the ours inner thoughts. Many poems feel like a calm conversation with someone who truly understands the weight of unspoken feelings. The author’s reflections encourage readers to acknowledge their struggles while also reminding them that growth often comes from those very moments. It’s a thoughtful and comforting read for anyone who enjoys reflective poetry about healing and self-discovery. A meaningful collection that I would gladly recommend to poetry lovers is this.
March 6, 2026
📖 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Hidden Narrative by Sohini Ghosh @authorsohiniii
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𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
-Childhood wounds
-Survival & Resilience
-Love, abandonment, and attachment
-Grief growth
-Inner child conversation
-Healing
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
'You don't choose a book the book chooses you' and it was said for this book.
Hidden Narrative is collection of beautifully written poetries. It explores the theme profound emotions one feel when everyone left the parking, when you are alone and world felt like collapsing.
As overwhelming it was I can't stop reading it or resist relating to it. It felt personal like one has opened their heart for me peek inside yet can't reach inside to give this little girl a hug. The writing dramatically portrayed vulnerability and pain, hiting home.
'Years of Innocence' was hardest chapter to go through but it also turns out to be my favorite. The struggle and growth followed by little hope all mend in few words was beautifully represented.
Overall, definite read for those who are looking for a heartfelt read with marvelous play of words.
Thank you so much, @literaryloft.pr and @authorsohiniii for the copy.
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𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬
-Childhood wounds
-Survival & Resilience
-Love, abandonment, and attachment
-Grief growth
-Inner child conversation
-Healing
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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𝐌𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
'You don't choose a book the book chooses you' and it was said for this book.
Hidden Narrative is collection of beautifully written poetries. It explores the theme profound emotions one feel when everyone left the parking, when you are alone and world felt like collapsing.
As overwhelming it was I can't stop reading it or resist relating to it. It felt personal like one has opened their heart for me peek inside yet can't reach inside to give this little girl a hug. The writing dramatically portrayed vulnerability and pain, hiting home.
'Years of Innocence' was hardest chapter to go through but it also turns out to be my favorite. The struggle and growth followed by little hope all mend in few words was beautifully represented.
Overall, definite read for those who are looking for a heartfelt read with marvelous play of words.
Thank you so much, @literaryloft.pr and @authorsohiniii for the copy.
March 8, 2026
Some books feel like stories, but this one felt more like reading pages from someone’s heart. Hidden Narrative is a poetry collection that quietly pulls you into a world of emotions that feel deeply personal and familiar.
What I appreciated most about this book is how naturally the poems flow through different phases of life. They reflect on childhood memories, the ache of loss, the warmth of love, and the silent loneliness people often carry inside. Each section feels like a step in a journey — beginning with innocence, passing through pain and attachment, and gradually arriving at a place of self-realization.
The writing style is simple yet powerful. The poems don’t rely on complicated words or dramatic expressions; instead, they speak with honesty. Many of them capture the kind of emotions we struggle to put into words — the quiet sadness behind a smile or the emptiness that appears when meaningful connections change or disappear.
Reading this collection felt calm and reflective. It’s the kind of book you can read slowly, letting the words settle in your mind.
What I appreciated most about this book is how naturally the poems flow through different phases of life. They reflect on childhood memories, the ache of loss, the warmth of love, and the silent loneliness people often carry inside. Each section feels like a step in a journey — beginning with innocence, passing through pain and attachment, and gradually arriving at a place of self-realization.
The writing style is simple yet powerful. The poems don’t rely on complicated words or dramatic expressions; instead, they speak with honesty. Many of them capture the kind of emotions we struggle to put into words — the quiet sadness behind a smile or the emptiness that appears when meaningful connections change or disappear.
Reading this collection felt calm and reflective. It’s the kind of book you can read slowly, letting the words settle in your mind.
March 8, 2026
I absolutely loved reading Healing from the Inside Out. This collection felt incredibly raw, emotional, and deeply relatable. Some poems were honestly heartbreaking, but in a way that made you feel understood rather than alone.
The author captures pain, vulnerability, and the messy process of healing so beautifully. While reading, there were so many moments where I had to pause because the words just hit that deeply. It explores trauma, growth, and self-compassion in such an honest way that it feels like the poet is speaking directly to your heart. The poems carry a quiet strength, reminding readers that even in the hardest moments, there is still hope and resilience.
This book made me feel so many emotions while reading it, and that’s exactly what I love about poetry. It’s one of those collections I would happily recommend again and again to anyone who enjoys emotional, reflective poetry about healing and self-discovery. It truly stays with you even after you finish the last page.
The author captures pain, vulnerability, and the messy process of healing so beautifully. While reading, there were so many moments where I had to pause because the words just hit that deeply. It explores trauma, growth, and self-compassion in such an honest way that it feels like the poet is speaking directly to your heart. The poems carry a quiet strength, reminding readers that even in the hardest moments, there is still hope and resilience.
This book made me feel so many emotions while reading it, and that’s exactly what I love about poetry. It’s one of those collections I would happily recommend again and again to anyone who enjoys emotional, reflective poetry about healing and self-discovery. It truly stays with you even after you finish the last page.
March 14, 2026
Hidden Narrative is an amazing book of freestyle poetry where emotions which often go unexpressed but affects us deeply in life have been given a sweet melody in finely worded flow making you resonate fully with it. The book gives sadness and motivation in equal measure making it a wholesome read.
The 'Years of Innocence' which speaks of the poet's childhood journey shows how varied emotions can impact a child in the long run. The 'survival' and 'grief and growth' section lucidly lets grief flow as the poet doesn't hold back any obstacles and finely brings it out in the powerful medium of poetry thereby making it a motivating and healing read.
The 'Love, Abandonment & Attachment' clearly showed how the poet converted self-doubts to self-love and it is a deeply inspiring read. I love the 'Letters to Myself' section as it wonderfully makes you appreciate yourselves while reading it.
The 'Heal Your Heart' shows how difficult yet positive the journey of healing can be during which we feel a pack of emotions. Overall, the book beautifully lets you feel deeply with each turn of the page.
The 'Years of Innocence' which speaks of the poet's childhood journey shows how varied emotions can impact a child in the long run. The 'survival' and 'grief and growth' section lucidly lets grief flow as the poet doesn't hold back any obstacles and finely brings it out in the powerful medium of poetry thereby making it a motivating and healing read.
The 'Love, Abandonment & Attachment' clearly showed how the poet converted self-doubts to self-love and it is a deeply inspiring read. I love the 'Letters to Myself' section as it wonderfully makes you appreciate yourselves while reading it.
The 'Heal Your Heart' shows how difficult yet positive the journey of healing can be during which we feel a pack of emotions. Overall, the book beautifully lets you feel deeply with each turn of the page.
March 22, 2026
Hidden Narrative is not just a book of few pages and words. It carries deep pain, emotions,pain, untold stories of late nights. Above all it encourages you to rise like phoenix. You may be burnt through the fire of pain but rise from ashes again. It's never easy to burry pain,trauma inside you and smile everyday. Those who are doing, you are already winning in life. Hidden Narrative with it's sincerely crafted words tells the untold stories of these people.
Every word feels raw, brutally honest and painfully true. Inspite of the debut book Sohini has crafted a well balance of words that cut through your heart. Her way of expression emotions is really beautiful and emotional. Not because I know her personally, as a reader I love this book. It has 300+ pages. We often read this length in novel, stories but in poetry this length is really difficult to maintain.
I am not attaching any poetry slides as I want you all to read this. This book won't disappoint you. Every 3 a.m lonely fighting soul can feel this book. Loved this book.
February 12, 2026
This was definitely an emotional rollercoaster.I felt so many emotions while reading this ,i was on the verge of tears.I never do, there's rarely anything that makes me but oh god, this? It felt like I'm reading my life story written in pages, all my intrusive thoughts, thoughts that I never want to think, those I buried deep inside poured into the pages.
I'm still not over the fact how this book made me feel. I don't have words except it was beautiful. It felt like someone understands the struggles, the pain and provided comfort. Every page encourages you to embrace your scars without shame and to see healing as a powerful, ongoing journey. It’s the kind of book you return to when you need reassurance that your feelings are valid and that strength can grow from even the most fragile places. A heartfelt, empowering read that stays with you long after the last page.
A must read for sure!!
I'm still not over the fact how this book made me feel. I don't have words except it was beautiful. It felt like someone understands the struggles, the pain and provided comfort. Every page encourages you to embrace your scars without shame and to see healing as a powerful, ongoing journey. It’s the kind of book you return to when you need reassurance that your feelings are valid and that strength can grow from even the most fragile places. A heartfelt, empowering read that stays with you long after the last page.
A must read for sure!!
February 24, 2026
Poetry book.
A full book of childhood trauma, loneliness, hurt, sadness and sorrow and at last the healing phase.
Its so painful to read that it feels like what if this little girl suffered in reality. Because childhood is what we all crave to go back to, but what if the same childhood is painful to even think of. The warmth that should've been surrounded during childhood was surrounded by bruises. This pain felt so deep and wounding.
Second half is inspiring phase and self motivating phase especially self love. Healing is something that isn't to be hurt of. We everyone get hurt and heal in different ways, so be proud that you're able to self heal.
😍 and annotated many many quotes. This is the first book where I annotated almost like 20 pages !
This poetry book has different topics that covers survival, grief, innocence, abandonment and healing.
🌸 This book doesn't make you feel like you're the one suffering, it takes out your pain as if someone heard and heals.
A full book of childhood trauma, loneliness, hurt, sadness and sorrow and at last the healing phase.
Its so painful to read that it feels like what if this little girl suffered in reality. Because childhood is what we all crave to go back to, but what if the same childhood is painful to even think of. The warmth that should've been surrounded during childhood was surrounded by bruises. This pain felt so deep and wounding.
Second half is inspiring phase and self motivating phase especially self love. Healing is something that isn't to be hurt of. We everyone get hurt and heal in different ways, so be proud that you're able to self heal.
😍 and annotated many many quotes. This is the first book where I annotated almost like 20 pages !
This poetry book has different topics that covers survival, grief, innocence, abandonment and healing.
🌸 This book doesn't make you feel like you're the one suffering, it takes out your pain as if someone heard and heals.
February 27, 2026
There’s a difference between poetry that sounds beautiful and poetry that feels honest .
And this book - "Hidden Narrative" truly feels honest.
The poems explore trauma, family wounds, self-doubt, and self-forgiveness with emotional clarity.
What I appreciated most is that the author doesn’t romanticize suffering, pain or rush recovery.
The poems sit with discomfort and complexity, allowing emotions to exist as they are - messy, real, and deeply human.
It doesn’t claim healing is easy. It just quietly acknowledges the strength it takes to keep going.
The language is simple yet deliberate. Nothing feels overly decorative. There’s a quiet strength in the writing that comes from its emotional grounding.
This book doesn’t promise easy healing or dramatic transformation.
Instead, it gently shifts something within you.
A thoughtful and reflective collection that will stay with you for a long time.
And this book - "Hidden Narrative" truly feels honest.
The poems explore trauma, family wounds, self-doubt, and self-forgiveness with emotional clarity.
What I appreciated most is that the author doesn’t romanticize suffering, pain or rush recovery.
The poems sit with discomfort and complexity, allowing emotions to exist as they are - messy, real, and deeply human.
It doesn’t claim healing is easy. It just quietly acknowledges the strength it takes to keep going.
The language is simple yet deliberate. Nothing feels overly decorative. There’s a quiet strength in the writing that comes from its emotional grounding.
This book doesn’t promise easy healing or dramatic transformation.
Instead, it gently shifts something within you.
A thoughtful and reflective collection that will stay with you for a long time.
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