In the Headread's Book Year blog, Tõnu Karjatse presents Triin Soomets' poetry collection titled 'The Ice Bird.' This collection opens with a striking poem called 'Sõidab läbi Eesti,' which unveils the realities of domestic violence and injustice concealed behind fictional place names in Estonia. The vivid imagery used in Soomets’ poetry weaves a narrative that resonates with the social landscape of the country, making the familiar seem haunting and revealing darker undertones existing within everyday life.

The structure of 'The Ice Bird' is described as conceptual, where each piece is organized thoughtfully, both in form and content. Following the introductory poem, the collection features a series of sharp, concise stories that each bear the name of a woman, thus personalizing the stories and foregrounding the themes of female experience and resilience. According to Soomets, most of these narratives are based on real events, amplifying the urgency and importance of these issues as they have made their way into the media, thus bringing attention to the surface of what is often unspoken.

Ultimately, 'The Ice Bird' serves as a critical commentary on the hidden aspects of Estonian society, addressing the pervasive nature of violence and its normalization within the landscape. Soomets’ work invites readers to confront these uncomfortable truths and reflects on the societal structures that perpetuate such injustices, reminding us that these issues are not just isolated events, but rather part of a larger conversation about societal accountability and the representation of women's voices in literature.