Poetry. "DeNicola's debut, divided into four very different sections, is jarring, sensuous, and intelligent. She includes biblical and classical allusions, history, and nature but balances the collection with personal pieces focusing on adolescent sexual awakening, leaky faucets, and even a cold sore (1A bit of rosy leprosy on the upper lip. / The kiss of a tropical sun, that / overzealous lover, your burgeoning religion'). Her elegant writing suits the subjects she chooses as she skillfully uncovers common truths in minor matters. Thanks to DeNicola's wit and liveliness, mythical figures like Demeter rise from the page, and Eve finally gets a fair trial when DeNicola brings her back to life. These are poems of art, myth, and history infused with a singing spirituality that makes us eagerly await their author's next collection"--Elizabeth Gunderson, Booklist.