When My Brother Was an Aztec
Natalie Diaz
Sibling relationships, meth addiction, and family drama are all tackled in this debut poetry collection that provides a fast-paced tour of Mojave life. The author invokes everyone from Antigone to Jesus, creating darkly humorous poems that reveal the corners of the heart. The author's own background as a Mojave Indian Reservation native adds another layer of depth to this work.