A Midnight Moon

by R.H. Sin

Can we be lonely together? Asks r.h. Sin in this heartbreaking collection of poetry.

A Midnight Moon is a moving collection of poetry from celebrated bestselling author r.h. Sin. With the honesty and transparency that he has become known for, Sin takes readers on a journey of goodbyes, the unforgivable, and secret treks to find solace beneath the moon. A poetic journey through sleepless nights, A Midnight Moon is r.h. Sin’s best work yet.

Genres: Poetry

272 pages, Paperback

Published May 14, 2024

Reviews

[Marie Salazar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little repetitive. Talked about the same stuff over and over.

[Brianna Kinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

He never disappoints.

[Christopher Gadomski · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit too repetitive, especially near the end. Too many essays intermixed with the poems. Felt a little too preachy after awhile.

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a 3.25 ⭐️

I liked some poems since it was talking about self love, and wanting more for yourself, not waiting for people to change and becoming strong by leaving toxic people.

However I do agree with some reviews that it does get repetitive at times. Towards the end I felt like I wasn’t the attended audience for those poems.

Overall still good! But won’t be keeping on my shelves.

[Hailey Kroll · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started this book in July 2024, read about half of it, and set it down until January 2025. I can’t remember whether or not the first half resonated, but I did fold quite a few corners so it had to have at least a little bit. The second half was boring to say the least. Overall, it wasn’t poetry. I mean, I guess it is in its own way, but a lot of it were one liners that read as simple sentences or “poems” in the forms of letters that just read like a nonfiction narrative. The author seems to write into the void, towards a “woman” reader. Not all of them landed for me, sometimes feeling out of place because who IS he talking to?

[Teri Sweet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second collection of his that I’ve read. I love how relatable his works have been. I loved the first one. I liked this book too but like everyone else is saying, it got a little repetitive. There were a lot of essays too. It’s good quick read.

[Nikki Clementi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional and lyrical poetry book specifically about leaving toxic relationships.
Even though that was the main subject, I enjoyed the other bits of words that went together well. Slightly could be a self help book.
5/5 stars

[❆ Ash ❆ (fable link in bio) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Repetitive like some of his other books but still good.

[Kari Napier · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the good ones...with some fresh material and some refreshing perspectives on life. Always down for a good RH Sin book!!

[Bant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just @ me next time

[Kacey Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book on healing and the perspective that the most important love only comes from within

[Ryan Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of corny, kind of relatable. It’s like listening to 2014 Drake music.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

sobbed

[The_J · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best of the author's work I have read, always presents in thoughtful fashions. While rating is perhaps higher than derserved, I think that upon repeated readings it could be further justified. Plus the back of the book had this lovely invitation:

can we be loveley together

you decide when you're ready

you don't have to face this on your own

i'll be here if you let me

//

Our version of forever was so fucking brief. Our
happily ever after was the saddest end of all.

//

on nights
when i lie
restless
i long for the meditation
between her thighs

(As a contrary position - I would have to say that I rather prefer the holding after the pretense of unity in a fractured world)

[Mikaela S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was initially shocked by the almost absurd amount of prose involved in R.H. Sin’s book— almost to the point of laughable because his works have never consisted of that type of poetry but instead relying on “contemporary” poetry. There was a point about 50 pages in where the longer prose-poems started to feel like mini-essays or rants and by the end there was a small section of nearly 15 pages that all read as letters, all super similar, and I had to constantly stop myself from scanning or skipping ahead.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore prose, when done correctly and with other pieces to balance it out. Granted this was a new take on poetry or style experience for R.H. Sin, it was interesting to read through the new poems.

[Addison · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Midnight Moon by R.H. Sin is a raw and emotional collection of poetry that delves into themes of heartbreak, forgiveness, and healing. With his trademark honesty, Sin guides readers through sleepless nights and moments of solitude, inviting them to find comfort under the moonlight. The collection resonates deeply with those who have experienced loss or difficult goodbyes, offering solace and understanding. With its poignant, relatable verses, this book is one of Sin’s most impactful works, perfect for readers seeking comfort or reflection during times of emotional turmoil.

[Bernadette Olivier · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favourite collections! It is a heartfelt collection that leans into themes of longing, grief, regret and the search for solace. The tone is of raw honesty which I appreciate. Many readers will resonate with his voice in moments when words feel both too much and not enough.

Overall, I'd say it succeeds beautifully for what it aims - to serve as an echo for readers going through nights of unrest, heartbreak, or simply just pondering. If you enjoy poetry that is direct, personal and comforting in its shared vulnerability, this collection is worth picking up.

[Sheridan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit too adolescent for my liking. Very much about being with the wrong person, heart break, not knowing yourself, etc. It would have resonated with me a lot more when I was younger (like high school/early college). I still found poems I enjoyed and that struck home, but not as many as I was hoping. The writing was very repetitive and more direct rather than up to your own interpretation, which I prefer in poetry.

[Blair · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up at random at a Boston bookstore and I'm very glad I did. While I do agree with a lot of other reviews about it being really repetitive and preachy at the end, I also go a lot of comfort from it. This is the book I needed at 20 years old when my heart had been ripped out of my chest for the first time. If A Midnight Moon had been around then, that lonely, hurt girl would have known she wasn't so alone, and there are others who know exactly how she felt.

[Morgan Lovgren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really good. It took me forever to finish because (1) I moved and (2) the emotionally taxing long poems were hard for me to get through. Once I did, I enjoyed them and could even relate to a few but I like the short and powerful ones that get you thinking. Overall, a good book and liked the ending with a “scene,” love it.

[Courtney]

⭐️ ⭐️

[Jessica White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly that last scene made me cry

[MAGGS · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

Muchos poemas resonaron conmigo, otros no tanto, pero fue una lectura muy bonita.

[Kylie Kurtz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was tear jerking and was easy to read and follow but at the same time was so beautifully written and creative, loved it!

[Hailey Chaput · Rating 3 out of 5]

It got repetitive towards the end and I didn’t really like the super long paragraphs but it was pretty good.

[Laura Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love all of r.h. Sin’s work. I didn’t connect with this one quite as much as some of the others but still good imo.

[Kiara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this at the bookshop, and towards the middle of the book, I began to cry. It was very relatable to a relationship that had recently ended, and I wish I had read it months ago.

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not for me, but you can tell it was written with a lot of heart. I would probably give this to a friend who was in a toxic relationship.

[Ab · Rating 4 out of 5]

gorg poems, lots of introspection, like they’re speaking to you

[Jen Lunning · Rating 5 out of 5]

R.H Sin can do no wrong.

I said what I said.