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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
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The illustrations in this were lovely, but I don’t think I could classify the ‘poems’ as such. More like strangely syntax-ed bouts of advice.
emotional
inspiring
It turns out I have seen a poem or two by Amanda Lovelace over the years.
The only thing that kept ringing in my head as I was reading it: how could I send this back to a previous version of myself?
The only thing that kept ringing in my head as I was reading it: how could I send this back to a previous version of myself?
I actually enjoyed this. Shine Your Icy Crown is a story told in three parts/voice--the princess, her big sister, and society. The story shows the princess growing up caught between the expectations of her parents and friends and society and between the encouragement of her older sister to be herself and not let anyone shame her for not being the same person her sister is/the person they want her to be.
The story begins when the princess is a small girl, looking up to and bonding with her sister and believing in the magic that that relationship can bring. Then she begins to see how society tears her sister up and how she herself is beginning to question herself and change inside and out because of the fear of what she's seeing. As we pass through the different sections, we get to see the princess come full circle and become confident in herself, her decisions, and the path she's chosen for herself in life.
An interesting commentary on relationships between sisters, true feminism, and growing to become your healthiest and truest self.
While I didn't love all the poems, I thought that all of it wove together really nicely and there were a lot of really solid, memorable images and one liners. Probably my favorite so far of what I've read of this author's work.
The story begins when the princess is a small girl, looking up to and bonding with her sister and believing in the magic that that relationship can bring. Then she begins to see how society tears her sister up and how she herself is beginning to question herself and change inside and out because of the fear of what she's seeing. As we pass through the different sections, we get to see the princess come full circle and become confident in herself, her decisions, and the path she's chosen for herself in life.
An interesting commentary on relationships between sisters, true feminism, and growing to become your healthiest and truest self.
While I didn't love all the poems, I thought that all of it wove together really nicely and there were a lot of really solid, memorable images and one liners. Probably my favorite so far of what I've read of this author's work.
I received a free digital version for an honest review. I love so many of her other books, but this wasn’t my favorite. There are some memorable sections without a doubt, and certainly I connected with parts, and I thought the artwork was beautiful.
3.5
I really enjoy Amanda Lovelace’s poetry, but I felt this one was less hard hitting that her other works
I really enjoy Amanda Lovelace’s poetry, but I felt this one was less hard hitting that her other works
"Make them rue the day they underestimated you."
Like always, another gem!
Like always, another gem!
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Another beautiful and touching poetry collection from Amanada Lovelace. I loved reading the princess saves herself in this one, and reading this collection was no different. The poems were relatable, touching, inspiring, and above all else, true to self. I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for poetry that touches the heart and the struggles that ladies have to deal with then this here beauty is for you!
*Thank you Netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an arc in exchange for an honest review*
*Thank you Netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an arc in exchange for an honest review*
I truly enjoyed reading this collection of poetry. It was a quick study in modern feminism though it lacked a bit of the shine it's title promised. Amanda Lovelace has a way with words that resonate clearly for females trapped within the glass halls though they keep pressing against that glass ceiling of fragile masculinity that holds all the horrors of an archaic patriarchy. Maybe our icy crowns will provide the puncture enough to shatter those restraints.