A review by totsfions
Gumbo YA YA: Poems by Aurielle Marie

Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

These poems were unmistakably well crafted, but difficult for me personally to comprehend, because they use a lot of AAE and frequently reference aspects of black culture that I as a white woman am simply not very familiar with. I find value in reading works this in order to learn and grow, and to support authors of color who are so often over looked, but I didn't feel that I currently have the mental space available to give this collection the attention it deserves. I hope to come back to this book when I have the time and energy to work through it. Marie's writing is sharp and visceral, and I know that when I can dedicate time to it, I will appreciate having done so.