In "Lucky Fish," Aimee Nezhukumatathil weaves a tapestry of vivid imagery and emotional depth, exploring the bountiful terrains of love, motherhood, and the rejuvenating promise of new beginnings. With each poem, Nezhukumatathil dives deep into the heart's complexities, surfacing with treasures of insight and a profound appreciation for life's multifaceted beauty. Her mastery of language creates a lush landscape where words bloom like exotic flowers, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the rich textures of her poetic world. This collection not only marks Nezhukumatathil's strongest work to date but also establishes her as a vital voice in contemporary poetry, one that celebrates the sheer joy of existence in all its shades and shapes. Through the lens of Nezhukumatathil's keen eye, "Lucky Fish" embarks on a journey of discovery and gratitude, where every page offers a new horizon of wonder and awe. The poems, with their dazzling formal variety and leap-off-the-page vitality, act as a conduit for the sheer possibilities of language, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Nezhukumatathil's gift for capturing the essence of human emotion, set against the backdrop of the natural world, makes "Lucky Fish" a mesmerizing ode to the wonders that surround and sustain us. It's a heartfelt invitation to explore, to feel deeply, and to find the lucky fish within our own lives, waiting just beneath the surface.