The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One

The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One is a poetry collection divided into four sections: the trial, the burning, the firestorm, and the ashes. It continues themes from Lovelace's previous work while standing as its own complete volume. Each poem tackles subjects of feminism, trauma recovery, and female empowerment through metaphors of fire and witchcraft. The collection uses minimalist formatting and strikes a balance between raw emotion and controlled imagery. The structure moves from individual pain to collective strength, building momentum through its progression. Lovelace employs both short, sharp pieces and longer flowing works to vary the reading experience. This collection speaks to themes of resistance and resilience, suggesting that persecution can lead to power. The witch imagery serves as a metaphor for women's experiences across time, connecting historical oppression to modern struggles.

Readers call this poetry collection raw and empowering, with themes of feminism, trauma recovery, and self-acceptance. Many found the poems cathartic and validating of their own experiences with abuse and sexism. Readers appreciated: - Direct, accessible writing style - Messages of female empowerment - Emotional resonance with personal experiences Common criticisms: - Poems feel like Instagram/Tumblr posts - Repetitive themes and metaphors - Basic formatting and structure - Lack of poetic complexity As one Goodreads reviewer noted: "The message is important but the execution reads like social media quotes." Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (15,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (1,000+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.4/5 (200+ ratings) Several readers compared it to Rupi Kaur's style, with some finding it derivative while others appreciated the similar approach to modern poetry. The collection receives stronger ratings from younger readers and those new to poetry.

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur A collection of poems about survival, femininity, and self-discovery told through raw verses and simple line drawings.

The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace Modern poetry that transforms fairy tale tropes into messages of personal power and resilience through four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you.

Salt by nayyirah waheed Short, minimalist poems exploring identity, race, and womanhood through sharp metaphors and cultural commentary.

Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire Poetry that weaves together themes of war, exile, sexuality, and feminine strength through vivid imagery and cultural experiences.

Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace Poetry that dismantles fairy tale expectations while building a framework for self-worth and independence through interconnected verses.

🌟 This poetry collection is part of Lovelace's "Women Are Some Kind of Magic" series, which includes four books following themes of fairytales and feminine power 🔥 Amanda Lovelace won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Poetry in 2016 for her debut collection "The Princess Saves Herself in This One" 📖 The book is divided into four sections: the trial, the burning, the firestorm, and the ashes, drawing parallels between modern feminism and historical witch hunts ✨ Many of the poems in this collection were inspired by the #MeToo movement and aim to transform trauma into empowerment 🗣️ Lovelace pioneered a distinctive Instagram-friendly poetry style, using lowercase letters and minimal punctuation, helping popularize the modern social media poetry movement