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Poūkahangatus by Tayi Tibble
4.0

In this poetry collection from an exciting new voice, Tibble explores young adulthood as a Māori woman in the context of New Zealand's colonial past, myths of white feminism, and how her identity fits into the modern world. There are references to Kardashians, sugar daddies, and Twilight that had me grinning. Depending on one's familiarity with pop culture, these references could make you feel like you're chatting with a friend or not understand what the poems mean. I don't always get everything in poetry, but I really enjoyed this hilarious yet heartfelt collection about what it means to be a young Māori woman.