Something in life are overhyped. Other’s correctly hyped. These are our underrated poetry books! They’re with poets and poetry collections growing more and more popular on social media, some poetry collections grab all the media attention. They are featured on must-read lists, they find their way to shelves at Target, and they are highlighted through exciting interviews with the poets in online and in print. But what about all the collections that don’t get all the hype – the underrated poetry books? It’s unjust. We are here to course correct. Sometimes, the best poetry flies under the radar. Collections filled with emotional and evocative prose find themselves waiting patiently for readers to stumble upon them in the poetry section of a bookstore. These hidden gems offer spectacular imagery and thought-provoking messages that deserve a place on your bookshelf. From debut collections from up in coming poets to older collections from veterans of verse, these underrated poetry collections are masterpieces just waiting to be discovered. Love Ends in A Tandem Kayak by Derrick Brown Love Ends in A Tandem Kayak is a fantastical and visceral collection, veering from gut-punch imagery to heartache with unforgettable impact. Divided into three chapters, it navigates