stupid.silly.love.mode anchors you in the past, in the seasons of youth, and takes the reader on a journey back to those breath-holding moments of before.

This collection of poetry invites us into the emotional landscape of first love, and into the many moments when love returns to be felt once more—the anticipation before a first kiss, the ache of longing, the sharp sting of heartbreak, and the intoxicating hope that love might somehow change everything.

There is a vulnerability in these spilt emotions, and a simplicity in their recall. Through the pen of Angela Troy, the rawness of those moments is preserved, allowing us to not merely remember them, but to feel again the echoes of who we were when we first encountered love.

Dayna Player

“If we were to gather all the love notes from our past, what treasures they would be. Every romantic connection shapes us in some way, leaving behind moments that become part of who we are.

I like to think that whether those relationships brought deep joy or heartbreaking sadness, we can eventually look back on them with gratitude. Each experience teaches us something about love, about others, and about ourselves.

That's exactly what stupid silly.love.mode reminded me of.

Within these pages are so many quiet, reflective moments, accompanied by beautiful little illustrations that deepen the imagery. The poems feel deeply personal, yet somehow universal. They gently invite you to revisit your own memories, to smile, to ache, to remember, and perhaps to see your own story with a little more compassion.

It's a tender reminder that even the chapters that didn't last can still leave us with something beautiful.”

Tesh Munro, The Relationship Architect & Life Reset Coach

“I read some of the poems with my partner. It was a love.mode moment, a pause in the hurly burly to reflect on what love means, how it feels, what it breaks, what it creates, how it is expressed. Beautiful.”

Sarah Thornton, author of LAPSE and WHITE THROAT

“A hauntingly beautiful collection, this book of poetry captures the fragile nature of love, the ache of loss, and the quiet devastation of heartbreak. Each poem feels deeply personal yet universally relatable, weaving raw emotion with delicate imagery that lingers long after the final page. Angela’s words flow with an honest vulnerability, from teenage angst to the pain of adult loss. It is the kind of book that comforts readers in their sadness while reminding them of the beauty that can still exist within pain.”

Lyn F

“Anyone reading these poems will inevitably ask themselves, Was that written about me? We have all been touched by love in its many phases—the fleeting infatuation, the exhausting struggles, the fiery desire, and the soul-crushing sadness when love leaves. Ange has curated a truly beautiful collection that, despite the heartbreak, ultimately leaves the reader filled with hope.”

Natalie H

'“I’m enjoying Angela’s beautiful poetry- so many moving reflections on the experience of love across a lifetime.”

Jill A

“stupid.silly.love.mode is like a salve for the soul. It melts into your heart, gives comfort for pain and reminds you that none of us are alone in this experience we call life. Ange Troy’s ability to breathe life into moments that mark our journeys and reflect back to us the sense of yearning that comes from unrequited love, heartbreak and finding our way is nothing short of remarkable.”

Cat B

“Beautifully written, thought provoking poetry from an amazing author.”

Mark M

There’s something incredibly special about your poetry that doesn’t just speak to you, but somehow reaches right into the places you don’t always have words for yourself.

This collection is raw, honest and beautifully relatable. It doesn’t try to dress life up or make everything sound perfect — it captures the messy, tender, painful and hopeful parts of being human in a way that feels genuine.

Some pieces make you reflect, some make you smile, and others quietly stay with you long after you’ve finished reading. There’s a real vulnerability in these words, and that’s what makes them so powerful.

Poetry like this is good for the soul. It reminds you that so many of the things we feel deeply and privately are actually shared by others. Beautifully written, refreshingly real, and straight from the heart.

Rachel G