Overall, this is a thoughtful and unique little book of life experiences.

I was unfamiliar with this author, but I was intrigued by the blurb for this book. However, I expected it to be more "traditional" poetry (ie: the romanticists) about life and deep, profound thought about basic life processes. such as your breath and heartbeat...

I know now that my expectations were unrealisic. In fact, I did not finish at 68%. This book, though it does have some lyrical poems, is mostly a compilation of free verse and narratives on contemporary life. Which, unfortunately, is not my cup of tea. I recommend the reader consider the type of poetry they are drawn to, before picking up a book of poems. At least have an idea of the type of poetry you are getting into...

For fans of narrative life musings, this collection has a broad range of topics including, but not limited to: the months/seasons, life-lessons, the universe, covid/the pandemic, politics, climate change, mortality, and the physical/natural world. If that sounds like your cup of tea, this book will be right up your alley. I went into this read blind but, again, that is on me!

**Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review**

Uneven, but worth a casual look. Many of the poems are pedestrian, simply reciting what the author sees or experiences instead of calling out a fresh thought, feeling, or point of view. Others are more evocative.

Stelzig has written a cleaver, thoughtful, and beautiful collection of poetry in Remarkable It Is. I actually related to more of the poems than I thought I would. Some of my favorites are a prophetic The James Webb Telescope and Facebook Friend Requests from Dead Friends, which I thought was hilarious. *Advance copy provided by the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

My apologies to Professor SteIzig but this book of poetry was not for me. The poems in this book cover a wide range of feelings, ideas, current events, people. Some were for fun, some sarcastic, some melancholy, some serendipitous. But none for me. I thank NetGalley and Poets Choice for the advance read.