This was a pretty decent collection of poems some are like mini short stories, memories, or personal experiences from the authors life. It focuses on themes of identity, culture, home, and belonging. A few of the poems were very relatable and I loved the emotional depth and honesty shown throughout.

Favorite poems:
* Who Am I
* On Colorism
* Hecha Complete
* Future is a Space
* Dance With Me

The author begins by pointing out that Afro-Latina is not a word recognized by the dictionary. But the dictionary is far from a record of the truth. What does it mean, then, to tend to your own words and your own record—to build upon the legacies of your ancestors?

She speaks on the identities and histories of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to celebrate and center the Black diasporic experience. Through the exploration of things like self-love, nationalism, displacement, generational trauma, and ancestral knowledge, this collection uproots stereotypes while creating a new joyous vision for Black identity and personhood.
 
Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. I’m a major fan of poetry and I found it so easy to connect with the author. We see her embrace her culture, what it means to be a black woman, and her quest to self-discovery and where she fits in the world. Throughout this collection the author reminds us why we need our roots, family, and traditions. Special thanks to the author & @tinybookreps for my gifted copy!!!