All the Flowers Kneeling

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A NEW YORKER BOOK OF THE YEAR, this collection is described as "gorgeous," "intense," and "unforgettable." Critics praise its beauty, sensuousness, and visceral impact, highlighting its breathtaking quality. The work is noted for its bravery, articulating the unspeakable from various perspectives, often delving into nightmarish themes but also offering moments of shimmering release. It is recognized as a powerful debut that combines narrative lyrics with stark beauty, providing vivid and honest depictions of survival and self-love. This collection serves as a testament to queer self-love and the persistence of the human spirit. Visceral and astonishing, the debut poetry collection charts the rebuilding of self in the aftermath of extremity, exploring how to reimagine one’s identity, family, life, and dreams. The poems delve into themes of desire, freedom, control, and rebirth, reflecting on historical narratives and personal trauma. Innovative forms mirror the nonlinear experiences of trauma survivors, while ambitious sequences examine knowledge-making and the storytelling power essential for survival. Confessional yet defiant, the collection revels in the rediscovery and reconfiguration of self, ultimately standing as a testament to human resilience, endurance, and love.