Tag: poetry

In this short collection of poetry, Yoon contemplates life, death, nature, race/racism, love, and the purpose of writing. While at times her poetry confronts difficult truths, readers are left with a sense of hope. The final poem, “Next Lives,” has me thinking about the future. About endings. About how we don’t really know what comes next. That’s the beauty of this collection. The poems are rooted in Yoon’s personal experiences, and there’s a call to appreciate the world and call out its injustices. I see myself reading this again and again (I’ve already read it twice) and using it in my classroom. I’m looking forward to reading more of Yoon’s work! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the ARC.

This was brilliant, beautiful, and extremely hard to read. In these poems, Donish processes the death of their partner by suicide, and I’m at a loss as I try to think of what’s appropriate to write in a review. These poems are art and pain laid bare. They embody the craft of a brilliant poet grappling with unimaginable grief while at the same time holding so much love. They are a testament to how important Kelly Caldwell was to Donish and the world around her, and Your Dazzling Death is a powerful and moving tribute.