In "Oceanic," Aimee Nezhukumatathil crafts a luminous tapestry of poems that weave together the intimate with the vast, exploring the intricate ways in which we are connected to the Earth and its myriad inhabitants. With her keen eye and tender voice, Nezhukumatathil draws us into a world where the boundaries between human and more-than-human blur, inviting us to witness the beauty and heartache of living in an imperiled world. This collection serves as a love letter to the planet, a celebration of its wonders, and a call to action to protect its future. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, "Oceanic" beckons readers into a space of radical inclusion and profound connection, reminding us of the extraordinary neighborhood we share with the scallops, elephants, and the myriad mysteries of nature. Nezhukumatathil's fourth collection is a masterful blend of joy and sorrow, a testament to the power of poetry to evoke change. "Oceanic" is an ecstatic declaration of love for the world's beauty and a poignant acknowledgment of its fragility. Each poem, from the delicate dance of a scallop's icy eyes to the grandeur of an elephant's grief, serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. In a time when the natural world faces unprecedented challenges, Nezhukumatathil's voice emerges as both a sanctuary and a rallying cry, urging us to look closer, love harder, and tread more lightly upon the Earth that sustains us all. "Oceanic" is not just a book of poems; it is an immersive experience, a journey that transforms the way we see our place in the natural world.