Kristen Costello Livres

Struggle is universal. But talking about it? Well, that's not always encouraged - especially when those struggles involve mental illness. Grey Matters is a poetry collection that urges us to have conversations about the things we're told to suppress - to bring our darkness to light. It provides refreshingly honest and relatable depictions of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders while also offering sparks of hope to readers - healing may not be a linear process, but over time, it is possible. Things aren't always black and white: Sometimes, the very thing you're fighting (your own mind) can also be what saves you. Hundreds of thousands of fans across TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms have resonated with Costello's poetry and her ability to depict familiar feelings in new, striking ways. Grey Matters is her debut collection - if you enjoy reading poetry that leaves you feeling understood, comforted, and inspired, this book is for you.

"You'll walk away with more gratitude for the slow burn of the healing process." — Alicia Cook, author of Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back Tidal Pools and Other Small Infinities blurs the lines between endings and beginnings. The love story starts in the usual way: a whirlwind of confessions, late night conversations, and promises that seem sturdy. The years pass by, and novelty is replaced by a comforting routine – one that’s difficult to walk away from when things take a toxic turn. This is a collection about bravery and evolution. It takes courage to leave behind the familiar. To question all the things that once seemed undeniably true. To learn to stand on your own and, in doing so, become who you were really meant to be. Endings can be the best beginnings…once you realize you have the power to create them.