“Sysko’s witty debut skewers the patriarchy in poems that explore and upend the various societal roles women are expected to play … This whip-smart collection is a playful celebration of feminine power.” Read the complete review
“This book tells the story of many heroines in ways I’ve never heard them before … The Daughter of Man is often relatable, full of recognizable bits of pop culture from Sysko’s depiction of an ’80s childhood to present. But this is not a light book … Sometimes playful and sometimes tormented, she experiments with narrative, shape, …
“Delaware author L.J. Sysko’s The Daughter of Man is the perfect poetry collection to celebrate National Poetry Month in Delaware, for both poetry enthusiasts and cynics … The Daughter of Man is ‘poetry for people who think they hate poetry or at least find it unapproachable,’ the Delaware author says.” Read the complete feature
