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.

Genres: Poetry

120 pages, Paperback

Published April 18, 2026

Reviews

[gray]

beautifully written poems truly. although there’s a wide range of topics talked about, there is still a common theme of love, loss, and escaping/accepting oneself. i connected with a lot of them, some of my favorites were little, temper, and hibernation.

i would love to see more work from this author in the future!!!

[Lia O]

I’ve read A LOT of poetry but THIS book blew me away. I’ve been following the author on social media for a while so I was familiar with her work but the poems in this book are much more in depth than the ones online. Absolutely incredible work and such beautifully rich prose. So delicious, so edible. She has a rare way at turning haunting trauma into something digestible for others.

I will be first in line for the next book!

[Sierra Parshall]

rope & seedling were my two favorite

[John]

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.

[meg]

I poured my heart and soul into this book. I hope each and every one of you can find a little piece of yourself within these pages. I’ve been writing since I was a little girl and all I have ever wanted to do was turn my trauma into something good and connect people through experiences they believe to be isolating when truly they can be transformative.

Thank you guys. 🖤

[Shauna]

I had to make an account simply to commend this young woman on her artistry. It’s not often debut authors can write this intensely. Her imagery and symbolism is truly exceptional. Looking forward to more in the future!

[Kristi Kline]

I was highly impressed with the way this authors brain works and they way she crafted and told her stories through poetry. Never encountered anything like it before.

[Mr. R]

Poetry is highly subjective, and this collection just wasn't the right fit for me. I discovered this author after reading one of her beautifully written poems in a social media video, and it left a strong impression. Unfortunately, most of the poems in this collection didn't resonate with me in the same way. The opening poem is excellent, but beyond that, I found it difficult to connect with the rest of the collection. That said, I appreciate the author's vulnerability and willingness to share such personal pieces of herself.

Grade: D

[Owen]

This poetry book tackles a lot of heavy subjects with such visceral grace. My favorites are definitely some of the longer poems such as “bittersweet” and “hibernation.” There is a solid variety of darker themes and different traumas, as well as a few more nostalgic and sweeter poems in there as well. Would DEFINITELY recommend and I can’t wait to see what the author does next!

[PLillangó]

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.