The Wars That Steer Us is profound poetry that embarks on a relentless exploration of the conflicts the speaker navigates, from the intimate sphere of family dynamics to the pervasive forces of social injustice, racism, and sexism. Through its eloquence and evocative power, Reverie Koniecki invites the reader to reflect, engage, and act, offering solace, understanding, and the transformative potential to reshape our world for the better.

I love this collection, it's so good it's frightening. Every word feels true. There isn't a single poem that doesn't, at one moment, thrill with its specificity and beauty, and at another, deliver a hit to the gut, speaking directly from the poet's unconscious into yours. It's a tender wild animal trapped in a house. You won't be able to turn away, not even for a moment."--Ashley Mayne, author of Mankiller

Poetry. African-American. Politics. Protest.