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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Well this one hit home.
The times I said "PREACH" and "PERIODT" were so many that I lost count.
In this one, we have the girl that grew up chasing after standards that she didn't fit in, not because she couldn't, but because they were limiting her abilities and were profiting by her insecurities. She was putting herself in an endless circle of misery and loneliness, as her uniqueness and shine made her feel like an outcast in this dark world. Her "Big Sister" aka her consciousness, in all her wiseness, kept her hand all the way, gave her courage and the strength to move on. The icy words made her build an armour and for that people called her a b***h. But she didn't mind, because when they thought that they were belittling her, what they did was to give her the ammunition to survive. And through all this pain and sorrow, love came to be, not the romantic type of love, but the love for herself, the one person that will stand beside her till the end of days.
I honestly loved every message it had to offer (there were more but I chose the ones that stood out to me most) and I'm so happy that I decided to pick it up. I 100% recommend it✨
The times I said "PREACH" and "PERIODT" were so many that I lost count.
In this one, we have the girl that grew up chasing after standards that she didn't fit in, not because she couldn't, but because they were limiting her abilities and were profiting by her insecurities. She was putting herself in an endless circle of misery and loneliness, as her uniqueness and shine made her feel like an outcast in this dark world. Her "Big Sister" aka her consciousness, in all her wiseness, kept her hand all the way, gave her courage and the strength to move on. The icy words made her build an armour and for that people called her a b***h. But she didn't mind, because when they thought that they were belittling her, what they did was to give her the ammunition to survive. And through all this pain and sorrow, love came to be, not the romantic type of love, but the love for herself, the one person that will stand beside her till the end of days.
I honestly loved every message it had to offer (there were more but I chose the ones that stood out to me most) and I'm so happy that I decided to pick it up. I 100% recommend it✨
“the princess who wore a crown of her own making...”
Another gorgeous and empowering collection by Lovelace. I was particularly thrilled with the structure of this set, made even better by the beautiful illustrations found throughout. The alternative fairytale endings and strong princesses speak to what we all need to hear. Some of these poems will be sticking with me far beyond this first reading.
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley!
Another gorgeous and empowering collection by Lovelace. I was particularly thrilled with the structure of this set, made even better by the beautiful illustrations found throughout. The alternative fairytale endings and strong princesses speak to what we all need to hear. Some of these poems will be sticking with me far beyond this first reading.
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley!
Thank you to the publisher for providing me an e-Arc
TW: child abuse, toxic relationships, sexual assault, eating disorders, mental illness, self-harm, sexism, suicide, trauma (listed on page one of the book)
This poetry collection was empowering and comforting to read. I loved all the poems and the illustrations were beautiful. As always Amanda Lovelace amazes me with her collections. Highly recommend it if you love her poetry.
TW: child abuse, toxic relationships, sexual assault, eating disorders, mental illness, self-harm, sexism, suicide, trauma (listed on page one of the book)
This poetry collection was empowering and comforting to read. I loved all the poems and the illustrations were beautiful. As always Amanda Lovelace amazes me with her collections. Highly recommend it if you love her poetry.
the ideas behind these remain great, that you are complete alone, that you are enough without product or person or perfection, but it doesn't have any of that neat play with language that i love poetry for.
Amanda Lovelace always releases a poetry collection when I need to read about healing and loving myself, or when I need to be reminded to honor myself. And it never fails to make me an emotional little bitch LOL
emotional
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia
inspiring
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Audio for an ALC of this book.
Combination fairy tale retelling and self-love poetry, this quick audio has gorgeous verse, sisterly love, and themes of self-love and acceptance that are the perfect continuation to break your glass slippers.
I loved this book just as much as the first one. I really liked the parts from "big sister says" and everything that it meant. It is honestly so inspiring and happy to listen to these books!
Combination fairy tale retelling and self-love poetry, this quick audio has gorgeous verse, sisterly love, and themes of self-love and acceptance that are the perfect continuation to break your glass slippers.
I loved this book just as much as the first one. I really liked the parts from "big sister says" and everything that it meant. It is honestly so inspiring and happy to listen to these books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Self harm
One of my favorites from this collection:
"when it feels like
the world has lost
all of its magic,
know that you have
enough stardust within
to create your own."
-one of the bonus poems from the Target edition
"when it feels like
the world has lost
all of its magic,
know that you have
enough stardust within
to create your own."
-one of the bonus poems from the Target edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced