The Princess Saves Herself in This One

The Princess Saves Herself in This One is a poetry collection written in four parts, following the journey of a woman through different phases of her life. The sparse, free-verse style creates an intimate narrative focused on personal growth and transformation. The book tracks experiences of family relationships, love, loss, and eventual self-discovery. Each section builds upon the previous one, with poems that range from single lines to longer pieces spread across pages. Written in a contemporary style with minimal punctuation and lowercase letters, the collection incorporates fairy tale motifs and reimagines traditional princess narratives. The format breaks conventional poetry rules while maintaining accessibility for readers. This collection speaks to themes of empowerment, healing from trauma, and the reclamation of one's own story. Through its structure and metaphors, it presents a modern feminist interpretation of classic fairy tale elements.

Most readers describe this poetry collection as raw and personal but express disappointment with its simplicity. Many note it reads more like Tumblr posts or Instagram captions than traditional poetry. Readers appreciated: - Relatable themes of trauma, healing, and self-empowerment - Quick, accessible reading - Emotional honesty about difficult subjects Common criticisms: - Basic writing style with minimal literary techniques - Short lines often just broken-up sentences - Repetitive themes and metaphors - Heavy use of lowercase styling seen as affected Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (128,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (2,800+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "Like reading a teenager's diary" - Goodreads reviewer "Helped me process my own trauma" - Amazon reviewer "Could have been written by anyone with a Twitter account" - Goodreads reviewer "Perfect for poetry beginners but too simple for experienced readers" - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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🌟 Amanda Lovelace wrote this poetry collection while processing the loss of her mother, making it deeply personal and therapeutic 📚 The book is divided into four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you - representing different stages of personal growth 👑 It won the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Poetry, despite being Lovelace's debut collection ✨ The author intentionally uses lowercase letters throughout the book as a stylistic choice to challenge traditional writing rules and create intimacy 📖 The collection sparked a series called "Women Are Some Kind of Magic," followed by "The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One" and "The Mermaid's Voice Returns in This One"