I'm Sad and Horny by Haley Lu Richardson

I'm Sad and Horny

Haley Lu Richardson

Simon & Schuster · Print & ebook · November 4, 2025

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Who it’s for
These poems meet the mess of your twenties with candor, humor, and a little tenderness.
Themes
Heartbreak and breakups, Depression and inner peace, Loving deeply and finding your way home
Genres
Love Poetry, Women Poets, American Poetry

About this book

From actress Haley Lu Richardson—a raw, beautiful, and playful debut collection of poetry about the chaos of being a twenty-something girl in this world. i always wanted to be a pop star so i could catharize my woes, heartbreak and general experience of life in whatever vulnerable, valiant, or petty ways i wished unfortunately i’m tone deaf so instead, i wrote these poems i share them with hope you relate and resonate with the words in ways my favorite songs resonate with me i hope they make you giggle i hope they make you feel a little more okay with your own life and even a smidge less alone thanks for buying my sad ‘n’ horny take on existing in my twenties love, haley lu I’m Sad and Horny explores the highs and lows of living life deeply in your twenties.

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From ghostings and breakups to depression masturbating and finding a little inner peace—Haley Lu captures it all. Through wit and tears, this poetry collection showcases the versatility and personal side of the critically acclaimed actress. Thoughtfully designed with bold and evocative art accompanying each poem, I’m Sad and Horny celebrates the relatable and rewarding journey of loving too hard and finding your way home.

Wit With Heart

These poems meet the mess of your twenties with candor, humor, and a little tenderness.

Come here for

  • A playful, personal take on heartbreak, desire, and everyday chaos
  • Wit and tears in the same breath

Expect

  • Poems that aim to make you giggle and feel less alone
  • Bold, evocative art accompanying each poem

Where it sits

Women Poets37%
Love Poetry35%
American Poetry30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Lives in Entertainment
  • Personal Memoirs
  • Love Poetry
Authors
Haley Lu Richardson
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
November 4, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Heartbreak and breakups · Depression and inner peace · Loving deeply and finding your way home
Reading lane
Lives in Entertainment