Transgenesis is a gripping and captivating poetry book. It's difficult to write about the kind of subject matter that Winter does - antisemitism, the Holocaust, transmisogyny - without getting overly morose. But Winter has the skill and the precision to hit right at the heart of this issues, strike the emotional chord, and let it sing without wallowing. And her notes provide important context, but they're not explaining the poems themselves. Can't wait to read more from her in the future.

As usual, a list of my favorite poems from the collection: Puławy, Lucky Jew, WWII German SS Division Soup Spoon "800 Silver" $250, Hitler Youth Dagger RZM M7/13 $550 FIRM, A Brass Band Heralds the Institute's Destruction, and To a Jazz Singer.