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Book SynopsisBest Books of 2023: TIME, Electric Literature From Lincoln Center's inaugural poet-in-residence comes this unflinching collection that intricately mines the experience of being a Black woman in America.
Trade Review"This collection dives deep into the experience of Black girlhood and womanhood in America, with Browne reflecting on everything from her own maternal lineage to the yearning-laden pleasure of young friendship to the true meaning of inherited trauma and the power that it can hold to shape our lives." -- Emma Specter - Vogue
"Raging and bountiful and humming with irresistible music, this is a powerful new collection from a prolific cross-genre writer." -- Laura Sackton - BuzzFeed News
"From a palindrome to prose poems, this electric and much-anticipated collection by Browne, a prolific writer, examines Black girlhood and womanhood, desire, friendship, and migration. My mind keeps circling “Stumble Lovely,” a title so beautiful I envision it tattooed obvious and tender places to be carried close always." -- Connie Pan - Book Riot
"Generous and expansive—a decidedly full work. Across her poems, Browne deftly creates atmosphere through juxtaposition and pacing." -- Nick Ripatrazone, The Millions, "Must-Read Poetry: Winter 2023"
