A review by cobwebjr
Capable Monsters by Marlin M. Jenkins

5.0

I hadn't read Marlin M. Jenkins' work prior to this, but I will absolutely be seeking out more after finishing Capable Monsters. The blend of pop culture and poetry with topics like racism and LGBTQ identity was remarkable. Often when anthologies are centered around pop culture topics, as this is with Pokemon, it can feel a little forced or shoehorned, but this didn't feel that way at all. The references to Pokemon truly served only to enhance the work.