*cozy ink club* Book Review: a history of holding by Allison Mei-Li

A History of Holding by Allison Mei-Li is a deeply vulnerable and emotionally resonant poetry collection that explores motherhood, grief, loss, love, and identity with breathtaking honesty.

Published by Third Moon Press, this collection blends confessional storytelling with striking imagery, inviting readers into an intimate portrait of care, fear, and devotion.

Through poems that move between heartbreak and hope, Mei-Li captures the emotional weight of holding onto life, memory, and love amid uncertainty.

This review reflects on the book’s themes, craft, and lasting impact, and why A History of Holding stands out as a powerful and unforgettable modern poetry collection.