I loved her first collection of poetry, but this was even better. Not only does lovelace capture the anger/fire metaphor well, but there are excellent references to current political and pop culture that make it timely. I loved the Hamilton/Game of Thrones/Handmaid's Tale shout-outs, but I know there are more. Plus, she actually says what they're from, so no inside jokes. Already pre-ordered.

I really liked this book, but somehow it fell short on my expectations, I think I liked the first book a little better! The feminists aspects and themes were still here, but I feel like I was expecting more from the witch-y aspect (more bad-assery, more spells-like poems). I think it was my fault entirely that I didn't enjoy this book as much as I would have wanted - because I set up some high expectations, maybe too high to reach.
All in all, it was a very nice book, full of empowering and bringing women together.

The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One is a continuation collection from The Princess Saves Herself in this One, including even more empowering stories for women and girls to read about. The poetry in it is, of course, as amazing as the first in the series. It is moving and great for empowering females or just anyone who can relate. As with the first book, structurally it is split into 4 sections: 'the trial'; 'the burning'; 'the firestorm'; and 'the ashes'. The messages are still as important as in the first book, but I felt like I couldn't connect with the poems as well because they felt similar to the first.

Some of the pages truly stand out and make an important note, especially the pages surrounding sexual assault. The describe things we should discuss more openly but rarely are brave enough to, Amanda manages to portray these subjects in an incredibly moving way.

More detailed review on my website but this was definitely another collection of poems from Amanda that I adored!

While poetry isn’t something I often reach for, a couple months ago I picked up The Princess Saves Herself In This One because of a booktuber’s recommendation, and loved it. So when I saw this sequel on Netgalley I just couldn’t help myself. This compilation of poetry is exactly what 2018 needed. It’s a lovely and daring reflection on what it means to be a woman. While you read, you can really feel the resentment toward the toxic masculinity of the patriarchy and also the underlying support that Amanda Lovelace is trying to build up under all women! Every poem felt raw and real and I finished this read with a sense of empowerment that I would really love to share with female readers everywhere! And while this is certainly a highly recommended book for female readers, I would suggest it just as highly to any of my male followers. The Witch Doesn’t Burn In This One simply has too many important messages for anyone to skip out on! Can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book on March 6th when it is released.
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After the dedication to Harry Potter in the first book, I really, REALLY enjoyed the dedication to Katniss Everdeen in this sequel. Hats off, Amanda Lovelace, a truly lovely read.

You know that moment when you get a book that you have plans to savor? Especially with poetry, where you’ll read a poem here or there, whenever the mood strikes. Next thing you know, you look up and time has passed and the book is over. That’s what happened when I got my hands on the witch doesn’t burn in this one by Amanda Lovelace (also known as ladybookmad). I devoured the collection in one sitting and I have zero regrets.

Last year I purchased her first collection, the princess saves herself in this one, not quite knowing what to expect, but willing to give a shot since I had heard a lot about the book through Tumblr. I was not disappointed. From the moment I opened the book, I was sold (No. Really. With a dedication to Harry Potter, how could I say no?). It was intense, with an overarching tone of sadness amidst the poems of overcoming the various trials.

But the witch doesn’t burn in this one has an entirely different mood to it. Again, I was sold from the beginning, but I quickly realized this collection was about empowerment, strength, and rebellion—just like the character of Katniss that Lovelace makes a nod to at the start.

Just like with the princess, this book knew right where to hit: the feels. Every time I thought, “This is it. This is the most relatable poem. This one is my favorite,” Lovelace one-upped herself and proved there was still more to come.

While the witch can easily be read by itself, it is my personal recommendation to read Lovelace’s first collection before beginning her sophomore release. Both are strong on their own, but the impact they make together is profound.

3,5 stars

One of the things when you step out of your comfort zone is that you can find remarkable things. Amanda Lovelace’s poetry certainly is that. This is only my second poetry collection I’ve read, but it certainly has not put me of it. On the contrary.

One of the things I knew before going in was that Amanda’s style would be quite different from the style of poems I read in The Goblin Market. Where there is more subtleness in those, Amanda’s poetry is in your face. With the topics she chooses to take on that is much needed. Feminism, abuse, patriarchy and so on are just a few things she touches upon. Things that are topics of discussion these days. That are current. Important. You can’t be subtle about those things. They wouldn’t listen.

The collection of poetry is divided into four sections. For me the second section called The Burning was the strongest. Poems like Abuse is Nothing to Romanticize, Expectations vs Reality and Everything is a Distraction are strong poems with so much needed messages that a lot of the current patriarchy do not want to hear.
While saying I enjoyed reading this poetry collection isn’t quite the right word, as a woman I felt strengthened and validated in my own experiences. And I haven’t even dealt with half of what other women have endured.

Having said that, I can’t quite rate this up to 4 stars. The reason for this is the filler content that is scattered throughout the collection. I don’t think the collection needs it and I think it takes out perhaps some of the punch. In a collection with about 200 pages it was just too much.

I am a huge fan of Amanda’s previous poetry collection the princess saves herself in this one. I thought it was emotional, powerful, and honest. I loved it. But, I think the witch doesn’t burn in this one is far better. It’s angry, fiery, fierce, magical, and very empowering. It’s full of messages of self-love and uplifting other women. While her previous poetry collection seemed much more personal, this one is much broader. It mainly tackles misogyny, abuse, and rape culture. I love that this book has such an angry tone as if it literally doesn’t give a single fuck about men’s feelings and I loved that.

I also loved the symbolism of this collection and how Amanda used the witch trials to highlight how across time women have been accused of witchcraft when they haven’t fallen in line. It is dark and brutal full of blood and fire, but there are plenty of trigger warnings needed for this, which Amanda does list at the beginning.

Overall, an empowering and brilliant feminist poetry collection. Amanda Lovelace has definitely grown as a poet since her last poetry collection so if you loved the princess saves herself in this one, then you need to get your hands on the witch doesn’t burn in this one. I can’t wait for the next installment, the mermaid’s voice returns in this one. And I can’t wait to read whatever else Amanda writes in the future.

Thank you Netgalley for an e-copy! The Witch Doesn’t Burn in this One is another great collection of poetry. I’m truly loving Amanda’s style, and this book’s very inspirational! Again, just like her first poetry book in this series I felt every single one of her emotions in every poem. The anger, strength, willpower, and determination that you read will make you want you put your own words onto paper. Definitely can’t wait for the next book!

“the witch doesn’t burn in this one” is a stunning and empowering poetry collection. While it doesn’t delve too much in Lovelace’s personal life like her first collection did, it still ends up being completely relatable and raw. You can feel Lovelace’s wrath towards anyone who has ever wronged a woman. This collection is about taking your power back and that’s exactly what I feel inspired to do.

Unable to read - I read most of my books by Kindle and Adobe has been giving me issues, so I can't open the file on my computer.

THIS IS AMAZING. Even better than the first. Lovelace is coming along as a poet. Her tributes are powerful, her words are fiery, and her message is loud and clear.

I was so excited when I first got the ARC for this book. Amanda Lovelace's voice is so amazing to listen to. Her thoughts on abuse, misogyny, and violence vibrate so well through her writing. And although it takes on a dark and angry tone, the message still empowers women and challenges the ways of society. Although it is the sequel to the princess saves herself in this one, anyone can easily pick up this one and still understand everything Lovelace sheds a light on.

With a strong voice, Lovelace draws in references from other events from our time as well as the stories of women and speaks of how not to burn from the matchmaker boys.

4.5

I love the idea of this collection of poetry being part of a series and a followup to The Princess Saves Herself in this One. The connections are deftly felt.

As with the first book, Witch is raw and gritty. I felt like the poems themselves were less internally personal for the poetess and more externally personal and empowering for women as a whole. Given the current discussions in the media t these poems are also quite timely, yet it's undeniable that these issues are ones that stem much longer than many of us can comprehend. Lovelace offers words of understanding while encouraging women to stand up to have our voices heard and condemns those who take advantage while promising they'll one day see vengeance enacted upon them.

I loved the open-eyed outlook the poems represent. I felt like, for the most part, the poems had a nice flow about them. There were a couple of times where I felt like a poem was misplaced in the sequence of things. Not that they weren't worthy of inclusion, but could have possibly been included in a different spot to keep the continuity going strong.

I look forward to seeing where Amanda Lovelace's poems lead us next.

Beautiful and brilliant. Lovelace has absolutely done it again. She manages to grab a hold of you, and although you do not share all the experiences of life that she writes about, you can still connect to the feelings portrayed. Brilliant work and I'm looking forward to reading more from Lovelace in the future.

I didn't know how WITCH could surpass PRINCESS, but it did. I had tears in my eyes and a fire in my heart after reading the second book in this series. I am not a poetry person, at all. It makes me yearn for more writing like this, empowering words laid out in a thoughtful way that all people can understand. This needs to be taught and heard on audiobook. I am so moved by this title.

I ADORE THIS BOOK!

FIVE HUGE stars all the way!

Amanda's poetry is such a gist to the world!

It can't get any more up close and personal than this. Amanda's poems are so incredibly direct and authentic and utterly intimate. reading her poetry feel like you are having a conversation with her. Strong, daring, challenging, and assertive. Just the way we should ALL react to sexism! With all consuming fire. Take no prisoners. No mercy

I really enjoyed The Witch Doesn’t Burn In This One by Amanda Lovelace. Her words are captivating, bold, and unapologetic. She is an empowering voice for others and uses her words to start fires many have been silenced out of making to save themselves. I felt so empowered after reading, nodding yes, and yelling THIS after reading so many poems. Her words are so necessary in modern poetry and literature. How have I not read her work sooner!? Getting my hands on her first collection ASAP and will be purchasing a personal hardcover of this once it releases.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this ARC for review.

The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One is the second collection of poetry from Amanda Lovelace and takes it up a step on the themes from the first one. Some of these themes include feminism, patriarchy, female empowerment, abuse and more.

In the first collection, the overarching theme was a princess slaying those dragons. This one's theme throughout each piece was witches at the stake fighting back from oppression. The second collection seems to be stronger (and sometimes harsher) than the first, but it's what made it better for me. That, and I really have an aversion to women be called princesses, so this collection did a much better job at grabbing my attention and holding it to the end.

The only part where it sort of breaks you out of the trance of reading is some of the pop culture references and pieces inspired by other pieces that quite a few readers may not recognize. Other than that, it's a solid piece of work that brings politics and social issues to the forefront without sacrificing creativity.

I really enjoyed this

I loved The Princess Saved Herself in This One, so when I heard there would be a sequel of sorts, I was intrigued. I wasn't entirely sure that the fairy tale conceit would hold up through multiple collections without feeling redundant, but this book proved me wrong. The poetry is beautiful, empowering, and incredibly timely. I was especially moved by the last 30-40 pages of this collection. I will be recommending this for purchase at the library where I work, and also recommending it to patrons and friends.