A bold poetry collection exploring trauma, identity, and divinity with raw vulnerability.
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A bold poetry collection exploring trauma, identity, and divinity with raw vulnerability.
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The first book of poems from an acclaimed young author, whose meteoric rise has already landed them on the cover of Time Magazine . In their bold debut poetry collection, Akwaeke Emezi--award-winning author of Freshwater, PET, The Death of Vivek Oji, and Dear Senthuran --imagines a new depth of belonging. Crafted of both divine and earthly materials, these poems travel from home to homesickness, tracing desire to surrender and abuse to survival, while mapping out a chosen family that includes th...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate references to sexuality; not overly explicit but recurring. Sexual violence; highlighted as a trigger, though not overly explicit.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of violence; includes harrowing experiences, not graphic.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; present but not frequent.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Major focus on identity within blackness and intersectional spaces.
Religious content
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Major religious themes; reimagines Jesus and Virgin Mary in personal, familial roles.
Magic & witchcraft
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Minor spiritual and divine framing; not focused on occult practices.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate social messaging on racism and gender oppression.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to mental wellness struggles; not central.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on abuse and trauma, including domestic violence. Sexual violence; highlighted as a trigger, though not overly explicit.
Other
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