Rollercoaster Moons lives up to its title, offering a gratifying, sometimes electrifying, ride. Approximately half the poems are in traditional meter and often rhyme, with a contemporary feel. The remainder have alternative poetic structure, always musical. Sections range from whimsical to deeply reflective, sadness, and joy, in a variety of universal themes. Themes are often approached from different angles, both within and in different poems. James' poetry is rooted in the past, with a modern tone, syntax, and diction, offering graceful bends, sharp turns, and sudden changes of direction. A rewarding rollercoaster ride.