Ly's poems are dreamlike, with unexpected images and an undercurrent of sadness. They transport from the ordinary into a world of lostness. Absolutely worth savoring again and again. --Nolcha Fox, author of My Father's Ghost Hates Cats and The Big Unda Hope, With Bladed Wings shows exactly what the metaphor promises: something delicate and beautiful, but difficult to grasp and through these words that drive the collection Faulk presents what it means to be human. The book weaves artistically and burns fiercely through universal topics: addiction, relationships, memory, aspirations and identity, but shows us through each of the threads that make up the garments we wear that these topics are deeply personal and each person wears them differently. Ly’s poetic repertoire and penchant for a mosaic of topics keeps the reader's attention and holds their heart throughout this well crafted collection. --Matthew McGuirk, author of Daydreams, Obsessions, Realities