LATE NIGHT DRIVES TO YOU

by Ry Reed

448 pages, Hardcover

Published November 17, 2023

About the author

Ry Reed has written poetry for many years. Poetry has helped her heal and she uses her life as a platform to teach and share lessons she's learned along her journey. Depression, heartbreak, willingness to move forward, and start over again, her poems are relatable, personal, and straight to the point. Her every word digs out emotions and encourages change. She lives in southern California with her mother and brothers and writes poetry, non-fiction, and fiction books.

Reviews

[Kelsey Scanlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

The poems are well written. You can feel the emotion that is written and makes you think about your true self. My favorite poem that I read was Support System. This made me think of the loving Support system that I have and makes me cherish them so much. Great read.

[Scribby · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*

Firstly, I want to thank the talented Ry Reed for sending me a sneak peek of this lovely book! Secondly, I would like to emphasize that this is an honest review.

As I read the poems, I could clearly visualize the scenes between the author and what I assume is/was her special person getting to know each other, walking together, laughing, etc. It brought me back to similar memories of experiences I have had. Some of them were memories I didn’t even remember I had.

From the sneak peek I received, it was obvious how much emotion was put into this piece. It was not a deluge of emotion, not gut-wrenching or heart-pouring, but flowing steadily like a stream or river. I was able to resonate with a lot of it. My only little critique is that I, personally, wish there were more details and/or metaphors. Nonetheless, I still think this writing is beautiful and captures a beautiful perspective of the feeling of falling in love.

I especially liked the poems about brown eyes since I have them; you always hear poems and songs about blue or green eyes, but it’s very rare to hear about brown ones.

I love poetry like this and would highly recommend this piece to anyone who is looking for a quick but moving read!

[Olivia Bancroft · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Late Night Drives to You” by Ry Reed

Ry was gracious enough to provide me with a sneak peek at “Late Night Drives to You” and I am happy to report that it was an absolutely beautiful collection of poems covering the ups and downs of relationships in a deeply emotional manner. My favorites were “I Wonder”, “I’m Listening” and “Women”. I felt myself reminiscing about my past relationships - the excitement, the infatuation, the act of falling and on the hurt, the pain, the self-doubt. Ry perfectly captures the highs of newfound love and the dangers of being swept up by a relationship and losing one’s self. My favorite line was “She likes a challenge, whether she realizes this about herself or not. The more unpredictable you are, kept on her toes, the more her interest grows.” And WOW, does that hit home. I think we all want to believe that our love can repair broken parts of our partners and we can overcome the struggle, but we have to remind ourselves, at what cost?

Beautiful work, perfect format for jotting down notes and drawings! Thank you for sharing your words, Ry!

[Eli McKeever · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a sneak peek copy of Late Night Drives to You when I contacted the author @ry.reed.the.writer directly because I was interested to read this new release.
To start, the book’s simple layout is primed for some insightful annotations if you feels inclined to it, I know I do. The poems read as snippets of life intermingled with the self-talk that is born from deep awareness of our own consciousness.
I could relate some of the poems to situations I’ve had while in relationships, and others I could picture myself speaking to a mirror while I do my makeup in the morning.
There are layers of relatedness that come easily and others to ponder through, such is poetry.
Overall, I’m very glad I got to contact the writer and read these poems in a fair exchange of love for writing that’s personal and yet universal.
The physical book should be a cherished one in the bookshelves of any poetry lover.

[Ashlie Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review: Late Night Drives by Ry Reed

Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)


Ry Reed’s sent me a sneak peek of this poetry book and I am SO happy that she did.

Late Night Drives to You is a captivating collection of poems that beautifully explores the intricacies of love and life. Each piece is a heartfelt reflection on the joys and challenges we encounter in our relationships and personal growth.

The poet masterfully captures the essence of human experience with vivid imagery and evocative language, making the emotions tangible and relatable. I found myself deeply moved by the honesty and authenticity in every poem.

This book is a true gem for anyone seeking inspiration and connection through the written word. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent with this collection and highly recommend it to poetry lovers everywhere.

[Amandah Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of poems tells an intricate story of every type of love you find in life. Weather you’re head over heels for someone or trying to find love for yourself again. I cannot express my gratitude to Ry Reed enough for beautifully writing a book that took me down memory lane, allowed me to reflect on my past, and come to terms with feelings I never intended to deal with. I felt like I had a big sister holding my hand the entire time I read this. Everytime I need that reassurance I’m going to pick this right back up!

[Sakura-Chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, I would like to give my thanks again to Ry Reed for sending me a sneak peak of her book to me!!!

I have never read a collection of poems like this before, and it was such a unique and special experience. It felt like we were hearing the whispers of the author's inner most thoughts on the page. It was heartfelt, raw, and deep. It was also extremely thought provoking and moving. If you love poetry or are someone who needs to feel seen after a bad romance experience this is the perfect poem collection for you to explore!!!

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting the opportunity to read this work of art was like no other. This collection of poems walks you through the highs and lows of relationships. Many of these pomes I truly connected with an cut me deep. I felt happy, I felt sad, I felt comfort and so much more as I took in every word. If poetry is something you lean toward to feel like someone understands you, this is the book you need. I highly recommend!

[Madelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely a lot of personal emotions thrown into these poems and they felt very raw! I’d give it a 3.5 bud dumb Goodreads won’t let us do half stars :/

I personally LOVED and related to these poems in particular:

I Wonder
Where Are You
There’s one without a title I loved about temperature pg. 39
Mine


So honored that she emailed me a pdf copy of her book to read!! :) just starting to get into poetry.

[Kristen Frieh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Started this book as an ARC reader for the lovely Ry and this is an honest review.

I honestly was hooked by her poems almost immediately. They had me in tears as well as smiling.

I haven’t read poems in quite a while and I’m so glad that her book got me back into them. Can’t wait to read more from her. Absolutely thrilled I got the opportunity 💕

[Krystal Nowak · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 STARS.

I really liked this poetry book. Ry Reed was extremely kind and sent me her book through email so that i could read and review it.

-the poems were extremely relatable & very deep with emotions. #browneyes ; which i have. Which was very awesome to read excerpts about them.

Thank you again Ry Reed. 💜

[Lucy Gould · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy. This review represents my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed reading the poems in this collection. The emotion in the words is so raw and really called on me to reflect their relevance in my own life. It really made me grateful for the support system I have in my family.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read poetry since middle school, so this wasn't my normal genre of reading. I really did enjoy reading these poems. I even took a screenshot of my favorites. These are so good! This may be my intro to adding more poetry to my TBR list.

[Aunica · Rating 5 out of 5]

“There were too many fragmented pieces to love, and I
blamed you for not loving the mess.”

[Taylor G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given a sneak peak, and it is very well written. I really connected with so many of the poems. Ry Reed is a beautiful writter.

[Makenna Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not a poetry gal, but this was good!!

[Kate Brasington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This feels like falling in love not only with another person but with yourself. The messages in these poems are so raw and lovely and I loved every second of reading it!

[sofia!! · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg it’s been a while since i got a sneak peak on this way back in june, and OH MY GOSH love love love your poems. My favorite one was Table Eight!!!🫶