Hopeless Romantic (Romantics) Paperback – July 8, 2025

Hopeless Romantic by Kiminou Knox is a raw, emotionally charged poetry collection for anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost silently, and longed loudly. Written with piercing honesty and lyrical beauty, this modern collection dives into the heartbreak, hope, and healing that define young love in today’s world.Through powerful free verse, Hopeless Romantic captures the reality of unspoken feelings, missed connections, overthinking text messages, and the pain of vulnerability in a generation taught to pretend not to care. From the high of infatuation to the ache of heartbreak, every poem is a mirror—reflecting the journey of a romantic trying to hold onto love in a world that often feels cold and detached.Kiminou Knox, author of Poems from a Black Boy and Spirit of Solomon, speaks directly to young adults, Gen Z, and anyone navigating emotional complexity in the age of digital love. With themes of self-worth, emotional survival, desire, rejection, and rediscovery, Hopeless Romantic is both personal and universal.Whether you're healing from your first breakup, stuck in a situationship, or trying to stop loving someone who barely sees you—these poems will make you feel seen, heard, and human.Perfect for fans of: Rupi Kaur, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Rudy Francisco, Pierre Alex Jeanty, and Nayyirah Waheed. Read more