From From: Poems

as a second-gen korean and ex-english major who was obsessed with folk tales and greek mythology growing up, i really appreciated how the author wrote about both, often simultaneously. 대장금 and 제비 were not things i expected to see mentioned going in, but they touched such a deep part of my identity that i honestly think this book would've changed my life if i had read it when i was younger.

also really liked the nuanced cultural representation that addressed the racism and discrimination dealt BY asian americans in addition to the racism they experienced, specifically in regards to class inequality and economic exploitation.

there's a couple points in the book that meander but in the end it pulls itself together into a really strong unique collection. would recommend!!!