Am I the only one that feels like all the Black authors have been snapping with their poem collections this year? I mean literally every one I’ve read did not disappoint‼️ 

Mottley came out the gate swinging with her collection popping things off with “A Case For/Against Reparations.” Moving in sections from “girlhood” to “neighborhood” to “falsehood” to, finally, “womanhood,” I think quite a few of the poems will resonate with many.

Favorite poems:

It’s a really short collection so I think for readers to really grasp the concept and message Mottley is trying to deliver you have to savor each one. Touching on themes surrounding reparations, restitution, culture, coming-of-age, the black female body, sexuality, hyper-sexualization, healing and desire. The author does an amazing job incorporating personal experiences and relevant social issues into her verses. 

Overall, it’s a collection I highly recommend. Special thanks to the author & @aaknopf for my gifted e-ARC‼️