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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC. In exchange, here is my honest review.
I've read many of Amanda Lovelace's poetry books, and I'm always struck by the care that goes into her words. In each of her books, there have been some poems that I can relate to, and some which I can't but can appreciate for their beautiful vulnerability.
This collection of poems felt as if it had been hand-crafted for me more than any other I have read. So many of the words she wrote spoke to me on a very personal level, and reading them felt like an act of self-care.
I absolutely loved this collection. It felt like magic and witchcraft.
Also, the illustrations were a lovely touch.
I've read many of Amanda Lovelace's poetry books, and I'm always struck by the care that goes into her words. In each of her books, there have been some poems that I can relate to, and some which I can't but can appreciate for their beautiful vulnerability.
This collection of poems felt as if it had been hand-crafted for me more than any other I have read. So many of the words she wrote spoke to me on a very personal level, and reading them felt like an act of self-care.
I absolutely loved this collection. It felt like magic and witchcraft.
Also, the illustrations were a lovely touch.
This is a beautiful poetry collection highlighting feminist topics and learning to love yourself as you are. The art in this book is beautiful and I think all of the poems flow together really well within the fairytale theme. There is a warning at the beginning that certain sensitive topics will be discussed, which I also appreciated greatly.
Oficially I declare myself Amanda Lovelace fan #1 there's nothing this mastermind can write and me not reading it or not liking it?? Even since I checked the books that were going to be published in January I was like wow...A.L. really said let's save Ren's year and she did it!!
I love how she always talks about different things yet always empowers you? I don't know, maybe I'm too biased and I feel connected to another ways with everything she writes.
Here are some of my favourite parts:
“do not plan your life so meticulously that you leave no space for starlight to leak in.- miracles happen only if you let them.”
“I deserve to have good things even if I have not always done good things.- perfection is a lie; flaws are real.”
When other people choose not
to believe in your magic,
you must take it upon yourself to
believe in your own magic.
there will be no greater satisfaction
than proving them wrong.
anything
you're brave enough
to believe in
is more than possible.
don't start small.
begin with
your wildest dreams.
accept nothing less.
nothing.
the only one stopping you
from holding the moon
is in your own two hands
is you
- self-limiting beliefs.
I love how she always talks about different things yet always empowers you? I don't know, maybe I'm too biased and I feel connected to another ways with everything she writes.
Here are some of my favourite parts:
“do not plan your life so meticulously that you leave no space for starlight to leak in.- miracles happen only if you let them.”
“I deserve to have good things even if I have not always done good things.- perfection is a lie; flaws are real.”
When other people choose not
to believe in your magic,
you must take it upon yourself to
believe in your own magic.
there will be no greater satisfaction
than proving them wrong.
anything
you're brave enough
to believe in
is more than possible.
don't start small.
begin with
your wildest dreams.
accept nothing less.
nothing.
the only one stopping you
from holding the moon
is in your own two hands
is you
- self-limiting beliefs.
“Come to the party,”
-her friends trying to include her.
“I’d much rather stay home & get lost in a book.” -her, running away scared again.
-her friends trying to include her.
“I’d much rather stay home & get lost in a book.” -her, running away scared again.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
"it is your divine right to heal as messily & as inconsistently & as loudly as possible"
Another feminist anthem by Amanda Lovelace and a reminder to always fall in love with yourself first. I have loved her since reading the women are some kind of magic series. Lovelace's poetry has a way of peering into your soul, and her newest book of poetry is no different. Plus the illustrations are gorgeous! As a woman in my late twenties, I felt this book speaks to the many challenges, both societally and personally, that we face in a misogynistic world. Especially if you're a woman not following a "normal" trajectory. If you've ever been told you're too much, not enough, too emotional, too broken, too opinionated... this poetry is for you. I love how accessible Amanda Lovelace's style of poetry is - I find myself relating over and over again. I love how this book bounces back and forth between big sister and the narrator. It's like one big pep talk. Amanda Lovelace's poetry is truly therapy for the shattered heart and stokes the fire in my soul.
(ARC review for NetGalley)
Another feminist anthem by Amanda Lovelace and a reminder to always fall in love with yourself first. I have loved her since reading the women are some kind of magic series. Lovelace's poetry has a way of peering into your soul, and her newest book of poetry is no different. Plus the illustrations are gorgeous! As a woman in my late twenties, I felt this book speaks to the many challenges, both societally and personally, that we face in a misogynistic world. Especially if you're a woman not following a "normal" trajectory. If you've ever been told you're too much, not enough, too emotional, too broken, too opinionated... this poetry is for you. I love how accessible Amanda Lovelace's style of poetry is - I find myself relating over and over again. I love how this book bounces back and forth between big sister and the narrator. It's like one big pep talk. Amanda Lovelace's poetry is truly therapy for the shattered heart and stokes the fire in my soul.
(ARC review for NetGalley)
