To Be Honest by Nelle Starling

A Poetry Collection That Speaks the Words You Could Never Find

About the Book

To Be Honest by Nelle Starling is a heartfelt poetry collection that gives voice to the emotions most of us carry in silence. Whether you are healing from heartbreak, learning to forgive, or searching for a reason to keep going, this book reminds you that your feelings are real, valid, and worth honoring.

From the Back Cover

“The truth is, I don’t talk about it anymore, but that doesn’t mean it stopped hurting.”

These are the kinds of lines that stop you mid-page. Nelle Starling writes with the kind of honesty that feels personal, like someone finally put into words everything you have been feeling but could never say out loud.

About the Author

Nelle Starling is a poet and storyteller with a growing community of readers who connect deeply with her emotionally honest writing style. Known for her ability to capture complex feelings in simple, powerful language, she is also the author of Ghosted and continues to share her work with over 75,000 followers on Instagram.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost someone, or struggled to find their way back to themselves. Whether you are a long-time poetry reader or someone picking up a poetry collection for the first time, To Be Honest is written in a way that feels easy to understand and impossible to forget.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is To Be Honest by Nelle Starling about? To Be Honest is a poetry collection that explores love, heartbreak, healing, grief, forgiveness, and happiness. It is written for anyone going through an emotional season of life and looking for words that feel true to what they are experiencing.

Q2: Is this poetry book suitable for teenagers? Yes, this book is suitable for readers aged 13 and above. The language is simple and heartfelt, making it easy for teens and young adults to connect with the poems. Many readers say the book helped them feel understood during difficult times.

Q3: How long is the book and is it a quick read? The paperback edition is 122 to 124 pages long. Most readers finish it in one or two sittings because the poems are short, emotionally engaging, and very easy to read. It is the kind of book you come back to again and again.

Q4: Is To Be Honest a good gift for someone going through heartbreak or grief? Absolutely. This book makes a thoughtful and meaningful gift for anyone dealing with a breakup, loss, or a hard time in life. The poems speak to shared human experiences in a way that feels comforting and genuinely supportive.