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jake_powell's review
5.0
Yan’s poetry flows smoothly and narratively, but without sacrificing depth. I love how he writes about gender, and family.
gdulecki's review
5.0
One of my favorite books of poetry. I’ve read it over and over again, and each time it makes me feel whole and loved.
joisaddler's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Homophobia, and Transphobia
r33n's review
Proof that queer poets simply do it better.
Picked this collection up from my school randomly last week & it ended up potentially being one of my favorite poetry books.
Yan’s poems share experiences that you will never find in a collection written by a non queer author.
“and Edwin,
if you want to try dancing with a boy
but right now it’s not safe
or it’s just a scene in your imagination,
then close your eyes,
give him a spin. Press your chest against him
and breathe.
Because that’s ok too.”
Picked this collection up from my school randomly last week & it ended up potentially being one of my favorite poetry books.
Yan’s poems share experiences that you will never find in a collection written by a non queer author.
“and Edwin,
if you want to try dancing with a boy
but right now it’s not safe
or it’s just a scene in your imagination,
then close your eyes,
give him a spin. Press your chest against him
and breathe.
Because that’s ok too.”
djinnofthedamned's review
5.0
This is definitely a book I will be revisiting in the years to come, the time ahead that we're facing as a result of the presidential election.
In the meantime, this is definitely a must read. such a short, sweet, tender book. filled to the brim with stories, playing on the varying dimensions of queer heartache
In the meantime, this is definitely a must read. such a short, sweet, tender book. filled to the brim with stories, playing on the varying dimensions of queer heartache
robinks's review
5.0
This little book of poetry truly packs a punch, writing from the intersection of a trans, queer, Asian American.
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