I strongly believe, for poetry especially, that there can be a perfect time for a reader to read a certain boo, and this one would have been perfect for 14-year-old me. It featured lessons and ideas that I have internalized at this point in my life, which is why this wasn't as impactful for me, but I would recommend this to women who still struggle with loving themselves and internalized misogyny. The "big sisters says" portions definitely felt like my current self speaking to my younger teen self, which was lovely to read. Additionally, the illustrations are beautiful, so if you like illustrated modern poetry, check this out!

I think that in theory this is great, but there's something about the execution that went over my head or that didn't settle too well with me. It felt a bit too simplistic and a bit too clear cut for me for poetry. I thought the first part was too drawn out and while I appreciated the attempt, I was not a fan of the 'Big Sister Says' poems. That being said, this book has an impeccable message and I think it would be good for younger audiences to learn some basics of feminism and self-love. The illustrations are beautiful and I appreciate the content warnings in the beginning of the book.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced reading copy of this book and I am very grateful. I love Amanda love laces work, and this series in particular is wonderful as it embraces feminism and lifts women up. I enjoyed that aspect of it. Not every poem was amazing but most were!

Shine Your Icy Crown is book #2 in Amanda Lovelace’s You Are Your Own Fairytale series. It could totally be read as a stand-alone. I gave this book 5 stars and would totally give it more if I could. Never have I ever related to a book like I have with this book of poetry. It was magically and beautifully written. This book left me all in my feels. It’s been like two weeks since I read this one and I can’t stop thinking about it. Can’t wait to gift a physical copy of this one to my daughter.

I highly recommend this one. I was given an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this poetry collection, despite poetry not typically being my thing. I had heard great things about this author, and had seen excerpts of her work, and decided to give her newest collection a try. I will be getting the rest of her work for myself at some point because of how much this collection captivated me. It definitely is not for everyone, and is distinctly feminist and anti-patriarchy while not being anti-men, but will not satisfy everyone's tastes. This collection is a short read if you are looking for something quick to read, but with all of its self-contained themes could also work perfectly to read a little bit at a time, poem by poem.

These poems are a feminist reclamation of the fairytale princess figure. I appreciate the style and pacing of this collection, and I think it's a great choice for high school and college aged readers who find poetry inaccessible. But after reading a couple of Lovelace's other collections, she's starting to lose her shine for me. Themes and revelations are becoming a little too redundant. I'd like to see her try something different.

Like always, like any other Amanda Lovelace books this one talks lots about women. It talks about modern woman fears, problems which is relatable and have experienced on one or the other time in our own life.

With strong message on woman's life , great collection of poems.

For the second part of Amanda Lovelace's "You Are Your Own Fairy Tale" series, she once again subverts the genre, turning cannon on its head. This time around, a downtrodden and abused princess realises she doesn't need a prince to validate her existence and that she can be a queen all by herself.
Lovelace's wonderful use of language continues in this volume, with powerful affirmations that should resonate with all women, regardless of whether they view themselves as a princess or not. Personally, I found the heroine slightly less sympathetic than the Cinderella-esque protagonist of "Break Your Glass Slippers", hence 4 stars rather than 5 this time around. I believe there's a 3rd volume in the series due - can't wait!

Five incredible, bright and shiny stars!

I stumbled across Amanda Lovelace a little over a year ago, and I have absolutely fallen in love with her poetry. This is my 5th book by hers, and its just as fantastic as her others.

I think what makes Lovelace's poetry so amazing is that it's so relatable and uplifting. It's deep and emotional, but without the comprehension struggle that comes along with other books of poetry.

amanda lovelace’s newest poetry collection, shine your icy crown, is another stunning collection. It includes poems which speak to the heart of women who have suffered at the hands of a society which constantly tells them they are not living the 'right' way. Lovelace has taken another fairytale and made it her own through a feminist lens which works beautifully. This collection also includes amazing artwork which partners perfectly with Lovelace's poetry.

Another collection from Amanda Lovelace and another five star review from me. I really don't think it's possible for Lovelace not to write such emotional, thought provoking work that i connect to on such a deep and very real level. It's incredible what her words can do and how they make you feel. Reading her work is always a massive highlight for me.

[2.5 stars]
Lovelace's books in the "Women Are Some Kind of Magic" series have unfortunately continued to disappoint me. "Shine Your Icy Crown" is a collection of poetry and mantras boasting feminism, healing, and sibling bonds. The poems lack the emotional rawness that the "Things That H(a)unt" series did. While the prose is not over-flowery, it lacks depth and richness and instead seems like messages you would read off of a corporate run "girl power" Instagram page.

Now, I am normally a huge fan of Lovelace so I was disappointed as I continued my read through. The first three in the series were phenomenal!

Some things I was fond of were the "big sister says" bits as well as the lovely illustrations.

Overall, I'd probably recommend this to young adults interested in feminist poetry as a starting point.

This poetry book was a mother exceptional piece by amanda lovelace. It focuses on feminism and family with a slightly different format than her previous books. In addition, the artwork in this book is stunning.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

I always enjoy Amanda Lovelace's poetry, and really enjoyed this second installment in the You Are Your Own Fairy Tale Series. Frozen is one of my favorite Disney movies, so I was already excited for Shine your Icy Crown—although it mentions it is inspired by many fairy tales, this influenced was the one I picked up on the most. The collection focuses a lot on the relationship between two sisters trying to be true to themselves, find and embrace their power, and support each other. The illustrations are beautiful, the poetry and prose flow naturally and tell a compelling story, and the whole book came together magically, which is something I think Amanda Lovelace's work always does so well. I'll keep reading anything she writes, and look forward to the next installment in this series!

A lovely addition to the growing bibliography of one of my favorite poetesses. This edition managed to take us on a whirlwind magical ride while still remaining true to the themes of body positivity and self-love that epitomize Lovelance's poetry.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the free copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Loved this short collection of poems! I could relate to so many of the poems.

Having read “Break Your Glass Slippers”, I was excited to read the sequel and had my hopes up. I really enjoyed the unconventional feminist poetry collection in the first book but the sequel was disappointing and fell short. First of all, I expected poetry but most of the pages were filled with prosaic prose on sisterhood. The small amount of poetry is not competent and fulfilling. It repeats the basic cliches of “love yourself” and “ignore what others think of you”. Most of the pages just felt empty and the overall book felt forced into existence. It may be OK for young adults, it did not appeal to me.

“The only one stopping you from holding the moon in your own two hands, is you”

Shine Your Ice Crown is a story about not letting society dictate the limits of your potential. It’s time to take back your power & realize that you don’t need a king in order to be a queen.

When I saw this book available on NetGalley I immediately started to read it. I am a huge fan of Amanda Lovelace´s work. Like most of Amanda Lovelance´s work I adored this poetry collection. The author is starting to become one of my favorites. The poetry isn’t groundbreaking or a masterpiece but it makes me feel things no other poetry has ever been able to do. It makes me reflect and appreciate everything that surround me, including myself.

Every time I read Lovelace´s work I feel good and this was no exception. This poetry collection makes me feel like I matter and even though this is Lovelance´s story I feel seen and represented. These are words you need to hear no matter at what point in your life you are. I can see why some people see this as a Twitter/ Tumblr post, and maybe it is, but even a Twitter / Tumblr post can be beautiful and inspiring.

What made this collection extra special for me was the different points of view on different topics, one from the younger sister and the older from the older sister. The poetry is empowering and promotes self-love above all. I truly recommend you read it.

I had to take one star not because this collection wasn’t great but because compared to other collections by the author and especially comparing it to the first collection in this series I believe this one felt a little short.

Overall it was an amazing poetry collection, the poems are raw and promote self-love which I think is crucial. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a short, powerful poetry book that is easy to read and will definitely make you love yourself a little bit more.

Finally, please read the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

“As painful as it may be, it is always easier to walk away from the villain than to try to convince them of their villainy”

Now this is what I needed, this resonated with me so deeply, especially the first part. I felt it was written as the messages I would give to my sister if I could only help her see her own worth.

The second part filled me with self worth mantras that we all need reminding of once in a while.

I felt this one deeply

Beautiful illustrations too

Just wow! This collection is amazing, and speaks volumes!
I want to quote so many pages, but I wont.