A review by lifeinpoetry
A Portrait in Blues by Ali Blythe, Brianna Albers, John Elizabeth Stintzi, jzl jmz

4.0

This intimate collection of poems make one feel fully seated in the body, feel the weight of it, but without a plunge into despair or self-hatred. The range of genders and experiences displayed here is vital to the topic. Favorites were Kayleb Rae Candrilli's "on wanting top surgery in the fascist regime," and Brianna Albers' "Good Riddance." The brief taste makes me look forward to Kayleb Rae Candrilli's forthcoming book from YesYes, What Runs Over, and further entrenches my support and respect for jayy dodd.