📖 Overview
Amanda Lovelace is an American poet and author known for her contemporary feminist poetry collections, particularly "the princess saves herself in this one" which won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Poetry in 2016.
Her writing style incorporates themes of trauma, healing, empowerment, and fairy tale reimaginings, with a signature minimalist approach to punctuation and capitalization. Her works are part of the modern poetry movement that gained prominence through social media platforms, especially Instagram.
Lovelace is the author of multiple poetry series including "women are some kind of magic" and "you are your own fairy tale." Her books frequently address personal topics such as grief, abuse, recovery, and self-discovery through a feminist lens.
She has established herself as a voice in contemporary poetry through her accessible writing style and focus on themes that resonate with young adult readers. Her work continues to be published through Andrews McMeel Publishing, maintaining a consistent presence in modern poetry collections.
👀 Reviews
Readers connect with Lovelace's raw emotional content and themes of healing from trauma, though many criticize her writing style as too simplistic. Her Instagram-style poetry format appeals to younger readers who appreciate the accessibility and feminist messages.
Liked:
- Personal connection to themes of recovery and self-empowerment
- Short, digestible poems that are easy to understand
- Messages about female strength and overcoming adversity
Disliked:
- Basic writing techniques with minimal craft or complexity
- Heavy reliance on line breaks to create impact
- Repetitive themes and metaphors
- Some readers feel the content reads like social media posts rather than poetry
Ratings Overview:
Goodreads: "the princess saves herself in this one" - 3.9/5 (163,000+ ratings)
Amazon: Average 4.5/5 across titles
Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 average
Reader quote: "Her poems helped me process my own trauma" (Goodreads)
Critic quote: "Feels more like formatted Instagram captions than poetry" (Amazon review)
The stark divide in reviews often falls between those seeking emotional resonance versus technical poetic craft.
📚 Books by Amanda Lovelace
the princess saves herself in this one (2016)
A poetry collection exploring themes of trauma, love, loss, and empowerment through fairy tale metaphors and personal experiences.
the witch doesn't burn in this one (2018) Poetry focused on feminist themes, female persecution throughout history, and the reclaiming of power by women.
the mermaid's voice returns in this one (2019) The final installment in the "women are some kind of magic" series, featuring poems about survival, healing, and finding one's voice.
break your glass slippers (2020) First book in the "you are your own fairy tale" series, containing poems about self-discovery and breaking free from societal expectations.
shine your icy crown (2021) Poetry collection examining themes of sovereignty, self-rule, and personal power through reimagined fairy tale elements.
unlock your storybook heart (2022) Final installment of the "you are your own fairy tale" series, exploring themes of love, healing, and personal growth.
things that h(a)unt (2023) Collection of poems dealing with grief, loss, and the lingering effects of past experiences.
the witch doesn't burn in this one (2018) Poetry focused on feminist themes, female persecution throughout history, and the reclaiming of power by women.
the mermaid's voice returns in this one (2019) The final installment in the "women are some kind of magic" series, featuring poems about survival, healing, and finding one's voice.
break your glass slippers (2020) First book in the "you are your own fairy tale" series, containing poems about self-discovery and breaking free from societal expectations.
shine your icy crown (2021) Poetry collection examining themes of sovereignty, self-rule, and personal power through reimagined fairy tale elements.
unlock your storybook heart (2022) Final installment of the "you are your own fairy tale" series, exploring themes of love, healing, and personal growth.
things that h(a)unt (2023) Collection of poems dealing with grief, loss, and the lingering effects of past experiences.
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Lang Leav focuses on relationships, heartbreak, and personal growth in her poetry collections. She combines romantic themes with raw emotions and employs a similar accessible writing approach.
Nikita Gill creates poetry that reimagines mythology and fairy tales through a feminist lens. Her work addresses trauma, empowerment, and recovery through both short and long-form verses.
r.h. Sin writes about relationships, self-worth, and healing from past wounds. His poetry collections use short, direct statements that speak to personal transformation and emotional healing.
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