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catevanam's review
5.0
absolutely incredible and heartbreaking and perfect and transporting and and and. 6 stars.
tdevine's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jeleigh16's review
5.0
Simultaneously a meditation and a punch to the gut, Olayiwola’s words don’t let you look away. Not even for a moment.
almirareads's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I’ll always love a black dyke’s poetry, however, this felt very trauma heavy, which just isn’t my thing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Homophobia, Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, Police brutality, Fatphobia, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Blood, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault
megobrien81's review
5.0
This is my third or fourth read of Porsha’s book and I get something new each and every time. One of my favorite poets, highly recommend.
ari__s's review
5.0
It's a beautiful thing, when a collection of poetry swings you from early life to present day and you can feel the reverberations of every life stage and critical development resonating throughout. This reads with a rhythm that runs the full gambit of emotional notes. The structure of the poems alone remind you to slow down and digest the collection with intention – Notice the space between words, how they're juxtaposed, and where a word is missing – none of it is by mistake. Olayiwola uses prose and position to build a world, a life, and a social commentary around her readers, and you can't make it through without feeling the weight settle along your shoulders. This absolutely glitters.
carpenoctumpoetry's review
5.0
I'm so happy that I got to wrap up the year with this fantastic collection. Olayiwola demonstrates such a masterful play with form and sound, and her imagery is always incredible. This is one of my favorites!