Feminism. Race. Abuse. Rupi Kaur churns out poems on vital and vivid topics. It has never been enough in poetry, however, to write a commendable message. Thousands of poets write the same commendable messages—whether in their bedroom, on social media, or in published pages. A good poet needs to write that message well. Elegantly. Fiercely.
Grab your most beloved ’90s romantic comedy and shovel the gooey treat into a paperback book. Next, sprinkle a dash or two of culture, mold in one strong and super hijabi heroine and pour in a gallon of hilarity. Sweet! You’ve got Sofia Khan is Not Obliged by Ayisha Malik! The typical rom-com is simple,
