In her first full-length collection of poems, Tanis Rideout takes on our modern superhero mythology, fearlessly entering the comic-book alleyways of obsession, lust, and heartbreak. Like Clark Kent stepping into his phone booth, she changes voices and identities effortlessly - moving from throaty whisper to howling chaos.
These are ferocious love poems. Rideout's heroines are tough and intelligent: Catwoman scratching up Bruce Wayne's penthouse, Lois Lane yearning in a cheap motel room, and Wonder Woman spinning her golden lariat on Fifth Avenue. Desperate and dangerous they find themselves at odds not just with supervillians, but with desire and expectation. This is a stunningly original debut work.
"This is poetry that purrs - dangerous, desperate, sassy, and star-crossed. Rideout playfully weaves innocence and danger like an urban tiger on the prowl" - Sarah Harmer.
"Rideout's words reflect her intelligence and tenderness in equal measure. She understands heartbreak, dreams, the energy of rock and roll, and the magic of surprise. This is language that uplifts and enlightens." - Carolyn Smart.
"Tanis Rideout's heroines purr with power, sorrow, and lust. These girls, and their poems, will absolutely kick your ass." - Mignus Tourette.
These are ferocious love poems. Rideout's heroines are tough and intelligent: Catwoman scratching up Bruce Wayne's penthouse, Lois Lane yearning in a cheap motel room, and Wonder Woman spinning her golden lariat on Fifth Avenue. Desperate and dangerous they find themselves at odds not just with supervillians, but with desire and expectation. This is a stunningly original debut work.
"This is poetry that purrs - dangerous, desperate, sassy, and star-crossed. Rideout playfully weaves innocence and danger like an urban tiger on the prowl" - Sarah Harmer.
"Rideout's words reflect her intelligence and tenderness in equal measure. She understands heartbreak, dreams, the energy of rock and roll, and the magic of surprise. This is language that uplifts and enlightens." - Carolyn Smart.
"Tanis Rideout's heroines purr with power, sorrow, and lust. These girls, and their poems, will absolutely kick your ass." - Mignus Tourette.
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