" "Noctua" by Melissa Anne Tolentino is a mesmerizing collection that weaves together themes of introspection, longing, and their emotional complexities. Tolentino's lyrical language and evocative imagery transport readers to a world where the moon is the ultimate dead girl, stars hold secrets, and time dances between pre-forever and post-forever. Each poem is a window into the depths of an artistic soul, exploring the nuances of relationships, missed...