Brilliant collection of short stories set in the Caribbean. Each story is unique—focusing on everything from lepers to coffin sellers—& covers a wide range of themes. Yanique's writing is haunting, dark, & lush while confronting the stereotypes outsiders & colonists have of the US Virgin Islands, incl. conflict between its habitants. Her writing slowly simmers & builds as she unpacks colonialism, racism, colorism, death, violence, & family. 🏝🌊