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shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
The Mermaid's Voice Returns in This One
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I prefer shorter poems, and a lot of them were not in this one. A great book though!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I prefer shorter poems, and a lot of them were not in this one. A great book though!
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I read the other two books by this author not that long ago and I was excited for this book. So, when I saw it on Netgalley I couldn’t resist requesting it, it meant I could read it immediately and not have to wait a few more months.
First up, I love the content page: The Sky, The Shipwreck, The Song, The Surviving.
This was for me the weakest book of the three. Which also has to do with my own comfort levels. I saw the warning at the beginning (thank you for that), I knew what would happen, but as a year resolution I wanted to push my boundaries a bit more. Now I am kind of crawling back and wishing I hadn’t done it. There are just a few things that I truly cannot read, never will be able to read. Child abuse. Rape.
There were still other poems/verses/whatever you want to call it that this was, and while I did like them at points, they didn’t strike an emotional chord as the second one did so so much. Which is a shame, I was kind of hoping that would happen again.
I did like that not only were these poems about things that happened (in childhoods or through the years), but also about healing, about getting better, about getting stronger.
I adored those Romeo and Juliet stories though. I loved those various worlds, various situations.
I loved the (broken-up) poems/verses/etc. more than those lumps of text without much punctuation.
This book also features work by others on the theme. I did like their messages, but… and how to explain this, it just didn’t work for me. Poems/verses/etc. are still hit and miss to me, and with Amanda Lovelace I found someone whose poetry I liked, she writes in a style that is perfect for me, however the guest writers just didn’t have that spark, or at least most of them. That feel. Maybe someone else will love them, and again, I did love their messages, but the poetry just missed something.
All in all, I still was fascinated and in awe of this book, it is an important one to read, and I am sure that, while it didn’t strike such a chord with me, it will for someone else. Someone else will be able to use the words written down in this book.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I read the other two books by this author not that long ago and I was excited for this book. So, when I saw it on Netgalley I couldn’t resist requesting it, it meant I could read it immediately and not have to wait a few more months.
First up, I love the content page: The Sky, The Shipwreck, The Song, The Surviving.
This was for me the weakest book of the three. Which also has to do with my own comfort levels. I saw the warning at the beginning (thank you for that), I knew what would happen, but as a year resolution I wanted to push my boundaries a bit more. Now I am kind of crawling back and wishing I hadn’t done it. There are just a few things that I truly cannot read, never will be able to read. Child abuse. Rape.
There were still other poems/verses/whatever you want to call it that this was, and while I did like them at points, they didn’t strike an emotional chord as the second one did so so much. Which is a shame, I was kind of hoping that would happen again.
I did like that not only were these poems about things that happened (in childhoods or through the years), but also about healing, about getting better, about getting stronger.
I adored those Romeo and Juliet stories though. I loved those various worlds, various situations.
I loved the (broken-up) poems/verses/etc. more than those lumps of text without much punctuation.
This book also features work by others on the theme. I did like their messages, but… and how to explain this, it just didn’t work for me. Poems/verses/etc. are still hit and miss to me, and with Amanda Lovelace I found someone whose poetry I liked, she writes in a style that is perfect for me, however the guest writers just didn’t have that spark, or at least most of them. That feel. Maybe someone else will love them, and again, I did love their messages, but the poetry just missed something.
All in all, I still was fascinated and in awe of this book, it is an important one to read, and I am sure that, while it didn’t strike such a chord with me, it will for someone else. Someone else will be able to use the words written down in this book.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
gammys_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
What a beautifully written collection of poetry by Amanda Lovelace!! This book is her final installment of "Women Are Some Kind of Magic" series. I have thoroughly enjoyed this collection of honest and relatable poems for women. It deals with topics of child abuse, sexual assault and healing. I absolutely loved the bonus guest poems that were included in the book. What a powerful, intense, heartfelt and inspiring read! 💫💫💫💫
"Nobody has the right to lure your voice out of you not even if they're a sea witch looking to make a bargain."
When you've walked on daggers your entire life, you don't even know how to trust the softness of sand between your toes.
but you need to try anyway”
"Show them exactly what a mermaid-witch-queen like yourself can accomplish."
"No matter how you choose to tell your truths
-a whisper melody scream-
you are still toppling mountain ranges.
-you possess avalanches."
manderzreadz's review against another edition
5.0
The princess saves herself. The witch doesn’t burn. The mermaid’s voice returns. We can persevere.
pomegranate_muse's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition
3.0
✨REVIEW✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This feminist poetry collection left me utterly speechless… I’d never read anything like it before.
Not only does it tackle the cruelest of subjects in a raw and unapologetic way, but there’s some kind of magic in these words that manage to empower and celebrate all of womanhood.
I’m aware that many readers won’t be able to look past the punctuation and formatting of this collection. I, however, felt it added to the wildness and rebellious character of the poetry.
These poems surpassed all my expectations. Lovelace’s writing is definitely worth exploring.
Please take notice of all trigger warnings before picking up one of these books!
TW: alcoholism, bullying, cancer, child abuse, death, eating disorder, fire, grief, gun violence, intimate partner abuse, menstruation, racism, self-harm, self harm, sexual assault, suicide, transmisia, trauma, queerphobia
16-18/60
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This feminist poetry collection left me utterly speechless… I’d never read anything like it before.
Not only does it tackle the cruelest of subjects in a raw and unapologetic way, but there’s some kind of magic in these words that manage to empower and celebrate all of womanhood.
I’m aware that many readers won’t be able to look past the punctuation and formatting of this collection. I, however, felt it added to the wildness and rebellious character of the poetry.
These poems surpassed all my expectations. Lovelace’s writing is definitely worth exploring.
Please take notice of all trigger warnings before picking up one of these books!
TW: alcoholism, bullying, cancer, child abuse, death, eating disorder, fire, grief, gun violence, intimate partner abuse, menstruation, racism, self-harm, self harm, sexual assault, suicide, transmisia, trauma, queerphobia
16-18/60