A review by aliciaprettybrowneyereader
Lineage of Rain by Janel Pineda

4.0

First of all the cover for this collection is eye-catching with so many vibrant colors.  The poet is a native of Los Angeles. In the collection she tells the story of her family’s immigration from El Salvador. She infuses English and Spanish in the poems so that they feel authentic to what she is describing.  The English language is personified as an adversary throughout the collection.  The poems that focus on family are universal.  Readers can feel a connection to the familial relationships described.

My favorite poem is To the Eldest Daughter.  It is a tribute to an older sister. Being an older sister, I know the sacrifices we make for younger siblings.  Nice to have a poem that honors our place in the family.  Great collection!