In 2019 I set out to add more poetry into my life and in 2020 I brought that same energy. Good Boys by Megan Fernandes is a lyrical beautiful & unapologetically collection of poems that centers on feminist rage with humor and devastation. I was sad when it came to an end, so I reread it. Lol, this is an excellent collection.


Thank you Tin house for gifting me this copy

"Good Boys" by Megan Fernandes is an incredibly well written collection of poems and prose about life as a person of color, someone who is mentally ill, and someone just trying to navigate the trials of living. I was impressed by the richness and fullness of each poem, each one colorful and successful in painting a picture for the reader. This is the kind of poetry I personally aspire to write and also enjoy reading. I have already put in an order for my library!

"Regret Is Blue Dive" is my favorite poem from the collection.

The quote that stood out to me: "Depression is and endless Quebec snowfield, it is the Pacific oceans in January, whaleless and deep in soft, cold current."