"How to Kill a Goat and Other Monsters" is the impressive debut collection by Saúl Hernández, taking readers on an emotional journey through themes such as grief, loss, identity, and belonging. These poems address the complexity of human experiences with remarkable sensitivity and insight. Hernández, a queer writer from San Antonio, Texas, infuses his works with his own perspective and the challenges he faced as a child of undocumented parents. The poems are infused with love, family, and the quest for understanding in a society that often rejects people like him. This collection offers not only comfort but also a deeper reflection on humanity and the search for identity. The powerful words and the author's authentic voice invite readers to revisit the poems and discover new meanings.