GLUT

by M. Alaine

In this hypnotizing poetry debut, M. Alaine dissects topics of emotional inheritance,

premeditated grief, and the quiet violence of endurance through journal entries once kept hidden.

Each poem is an incision; precise, unflinching, and impossible to look away from.

120 pages, Paperback

Published April 18, 2026

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Glut, I'm reminded of poems I wrote in high school and college that deal with love, loss, violence, and pain. I knew this going in. I follow the author on Instagram, and that's what drew me in. That said, these are much better written and are through the eyes of a female, providing a unique life view. Often, they take a dark turn, dealing with assault, violence, self-harm, and the impossible standard women need to hold themselves up to. Sometimes, there are hints of healing, rebuilding, and happy memories. Some are on the nose. Some are clever and made me think. Some remind me that being broken only means you reflect more light while you dig your toes in the sand.

[PLillangó · Rating 2 out of 5]

my favourite part of this poem collection were the little drawings on some of the pages. I think I liked four of the poems in total, but those four poems were really good.