In this enthralling debut poetry collection, Noah Davis paints a haunting, beautiful landscape populated by bears, turtles, deer, fish and numerous other animals — but most notable is the compelling character of “short-haired girl.” Readers follow short-haired girl and her family members throughout the collection as Davis constructs a mythical world, one that is fully immersive yet mirroring of our own. Hunters and fisherfolk will especially find a kindred voice in Davis, yet everyone can learn from and enjoy these skillful poems, which extend beyond the rural experience to engage with the deepest aspects of our humanity. Avid poetry readers, especially those who enjoy pastoral poetry, will find in Davis an exciting new literary voice. Truly, this is one of the best books of poetry I've read all year, and I will return to these poems for years to come.