A review of The Natural Order of Things (Graywolf 2025) by Donika Kelly.

THR Poetry Editor Tyra Douyon reports on Chioma Urama’s epic collection in this poetic and historical exploration of dispossession and kinship—“because nothing, like the memory of water, is ever lost.”

Kaylee Westra’s take on Anjali Enjeti’s new essay collection.

Crystal Wilkins deep dives into Joanna Rose’s novel.

Peyton Sibert’s take on Andrea Gibson’s collection.

Kyro Huddleston’s thoughts on Melissa Wiley’s award-winning collection of essays.