Sawako Nakayasu’s The Ants received a review from Publishers Weekly:

Nakayasu’s ants lead a detailed and at times volatile life, ranging from feats of athletic strength to political changes for self-governance. Ants are found living in a frozen colony, inside carrot cakes, and posing for Tokyo art students; some are burrowed deeply within dental cavities, while others float “peacefully along in a leaf-boat they believe is bound for eternal glory or sweetness.”

Read the full review here.