essa may ranapiri's second poetry collection, *Echidna*, follows their interpretation of the Greek Mother of Monsters as she navigates life and identity. Alongside, M?ui and Prometheus embark on a passionate relationship. This collection weaves together Greek mythology, Christianity, and M?ori esoteric knowledge to create a queerer whole.
Echidna engages in conversation with works from Milton to Keri Hulme, building a world within a community of queer and M?ori/Pasifika writing. It carefully situates itself in a whakapapa of takat?pui storytelling. Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry, queer literature, and those interested in exploring identity through a cultural lens.