“Experience the delicate force of womanhood through women's voices and the natural world in Kassi Wilson's Fire and Flourishing. A collection of poems that takes the reader on an adventure through lush imagery of nature, self-awareness, and womanhood. Each poem follows the journey of a woman discovering herself amid hardship and change, interlaced with depictions of the natural world as the main backdrop to this stunning poetry. 

As you delve into the interconnected poems and acquaint yourself with the author's unique style and characters, you will come to cherish the gentle power with which she weaves themes of growth, change, motherhood, and love, always set against the comforting embrace of nature. This evokes a sense of security and tranquillity, making these themes less daunting and easier to approach and relate to as they mirror women's experiences and emotions.

If you are a newcomer to poetry. . .this is the perfect book for you. The carefully crafted narrative throughout makes this collection as welcoming to newcomers as it is to seasoned poetry lovers.”

— Reedsy Review