“Every single lover of poetry should have this on their shelves.”

Oranges Squeezed Dry is a celebration of queer love, a dive into the darkest depths of lust and desire, an honest portrait of trauma, and an ode to the cinematic aesthetic of classic horror and film noir, all wrapped into one lush, atmospheric, deeply felt debut collection from Cassandra Litten.

Praise for Oranges Squeezed Dry:

“Cassandra Litten’s debut poetry book is a precious and rare gift in this world.

A collection of intimate poems that have the power to make you feel seen and healed. I believe it takes a great deal of courage to put the deepest parts of yourself on a page, let alone an entire book, for the entire world to see. Cassandra has accomplished this with the most extraordinary grace and bravery, and in turn has allowed us to experience all the wondrous and darkest parts of herself, for us to experience and relate to. You instantly feel transported by her hauntingly beautiful passages; they are a genuine mirror and a form of escapism at the same time. … Each poem contains raw intimacy, sensuality, heartache, and most importantly - love. You find your heart in each word, in each page, over and over again. And it is so comforting.

Oranges Squeezed Dry is worth your time and your love. Every single lover of poetry should have this on their shelves.”

— Brittany Alyse Radel

“… I am stunned by Cassandra's words. Her poetry is tender and striking, and I'm in awe of her writing. I can't recommend this enough!”

— Sharena Sigmon

“‘This tenderness is unyielding, and I am dangerous behind its power.’

This collection of poems has stunned me completely. It’s lush, raw, gothic, and full of want. I know that I will return to these poems again and again.

I yearn…do you yearn?”

— Bri Lambert

“The only negative about this book is that I wish it was longer. I just felt so seen in these poems. I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this little book and picked it up. There is something about her words that makes me want to hold this book in my teeth and never let go.”

— Goodreads user, Dominique