A review by theworldisatext
Content Warning: Everything by Akwaeke Emezi

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

i believe in new skins, even nightmares/ can be maps

Seeking salvation after this gorgeously heavy collection of poems filled with self-discovery and internal growth. I’m worshiping Akwaeke Emezi after this read, and yearning for the warmth of Spring and the subtle joys it unleashes. 

Notating poetry collections for me usually involves me starring the poems that affect me the most emotionally and sonically. I honestly almost starred every poem, and their last lines of each poem were stunning. 

Here’s to finding deeper meaning inside rather than around.