between lines & pages

by Kate Margaret Luke

Kate Margaret Luke's between lines & pages, is a collection of poetry and prose about love, self-acceptance, loss, and trying to find one's place in our ever-changing and sometimes bizarre world. The book is divided into four sections, and each section explores a duality of life. The first section covers self- hate versus self-love. The second section focuses on relationships with friends, family, and loves--it has the overall theme of logic versus emotion. The third section is a nod to fiction versus reality, with poems about books, writing, and finding oneself in pages of literature. The fourth and final section is essentially a conglomeration of different topics. For instance, how the world is yours to change, how people should act towards one another (with kindness), and how it is okay to hope and dream for better. This collection of poems is written specifically for teenagers and young adults, who are in-between a lot of things in their life. It is raw and unfiltered, with the terrifying yet fantastical moments one experiences as they develop and grow. It talks about the world with current events, and includes identity, feminisms, and the idea of fair treatment for all.

212 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2019

Reviews

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

This poetry book was phenomenal. To be honest poetry, especially poetry books are really hit or miss. They either find a way to connect with the reader or come off feeling fake or flat. This book definitely connected with me. Kate Margret has found a beautiful way to show contrasting topics and emotions through each poem. She is able to show the good and the bad together creating a masterful art piece. There was not a single poem that fell short. They were all so clearly written with an event or emotion in her mind that you can feel her soul through her words. This is a book that I believe anyone can connect with, especially teenagers, who are often unsure how to deal with changes in their lives. Kate is such a creative author who clearly puts her heart and soul into her work. This is a book I would highly recommend to anyone.

[Kate Margaret Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely of-the-era in terms of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace formatting/style. Still really really proud of the collection that got me through so much. Internal therapy made external: in the mind of an anxious, nerdy, teenage girl trying to make sense of life changes and mental health struggles. A lot of these poems still resonate, and I’m impressed with teenage me’s conceptual arrangement of this book. <3