Unfortunately this poetry was not for me. It could be the way the ARC was formatted? I’m not sure but I just couldn’t connect with any of the poems or find interest in them. I loved the idea of this book and the topics it covered but just could not continue it with the way it was formatted.

Unfortunately, this collection wasn't for me.
I couldn't connect to any of the poems like I assumed I would. I had high hopes and they fell flat. I wanted more than what I was getting, the poems felt dull. It could also be that I wasn't a fan of how the ARC was formatted?
I don't think I'll be picking up a physical copy.

Love a poetry collection that surpasses expectations and finds the heart of their narrative through experimental forms, prose poems, and a passion for writing. This is a loud collection that creates a space for marginalized voices to be heard from poem to poem. If the cover does not convince you then their enticing lyrical writing should be enough reason to dive into the abyss with this one. These are poems with subjects and the content related to them is deep, but they are also metaphors for how society subjects people to racism, rigid gender constructs, and hateful political rhetoric.
The prose poetry is a persistent form in this collection, and it really gave the author a format to express the way society has repressed their voice. This also amplifies the voices of their community ensuring that this message must be heard. Highlighting racial disparities and having the audience sit and listen to really soak in the words. The diction really illuminates the struggles and highlights where the message needs to be listened to the most.
Love the metaphors of weather and the forecast that is not just about weather patterns and climate change. It’s a forecast of society and the consequences of behaviors. “Weathering Hate” explores the way dangerous rhetoric has impaired society and set society back due to the inclement persistent push of misinformation in recent times. The line break in “Wind is Pink” really constructs the emotional impact from the actions mentioned in such a short poem. Read this thrice to really soak it in.
The hints of vegan discussion and activism in “Luvtofu” is a poem about tofu. But how else can we apply to the versatility of the facets of our personality trying to dissuade freedom of expression? Think about that as you read this through. Then we have “Mermaid of Palmares” that expresses the thirst we have for something more and something better than the state we are given. These are just a few shout outs to the myriad fabulous poems in this collection that make tidal waves of sound.
This collection is a well organized streamline of thoughts through experimental poetry forms, prose poetry, and lyrical forms that really tie the message of racial and social injustices occurring today. This is my favorite future release of poetry thus far. Thank you NetGalley and Greywolf Press for this advanced digital copy and an opportunity to leave an honest review!