“Estacion writes playful and visceral poems that really showcase the range of experience of someone in pain… Ultimately, Phantompainsis a funny and sensory book and an excellent addition to a growing list of excellent books by disabled writers in Canada. —Arc Poetry Magazine

“Documenting her experience through the lyric, Estacion’s book-length poem aches to understand what it is she has lost, and how to wrestle her way to how best to move forward, fully aware that the shadow of these losses might never fully disappear. The upending trauma and loss Estacion articulates in the opening sequence, as well as throughout the book, is palpable, powerful and unmistakable.” —rob mclennan’s blog

“Phantompains, is unique in its topic and content. I can’t think of anyone who has written poetry around a life-threatening infection, or around a hysterectomy that resulted from it. And I certainly can’t think of anyone who’s written so openly about the hell that is amputation… Amputees often need to fight to be seen, and ableism is a real issue that needs to be openly discussed. Therese Estacion’s Phantompains gets to the heart of all of these issues with a poet’s deft touch and skill. It’s a brilliant debut.” —periodicities

“Therese Estacion battled back from terrible loss, rediscovered herself through poetry and just published one of the best collections of the year.” —Toronto Star