Amanda Lovelace does it again. Her poems just speak to my soul. I really recommend getting yourself a physical copy because the drawings are so pretty.

Persephone inspires this one and is well worth a read.

this just reeked of Not Like Other Girls syndrome. i think the “poems” are supposed to be deep and meaningful, but they read like the tumblr posts i reblogged when i was seventeen. so many trite phrases and clichés. none of this feels original in the slightest.

i think exploring the softness and fierceness of femininity through persephone and wildflower/wildfire imagery is potentially interesting, i just hated the execution. “we’re going to make it, you & i” and “show our complexity” were the best of the bunch but that’s not really saying much.

Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things by Amanda Lovelace is a brief, empowering collection of feminist poems that represent the duality of softness and fierceness in Persephone and in us all. Some of the subject matter included expectations, double standards, and misogyny. I think it would have resonated more with me if the poems were more autobiographical. They were often more about general experiences. It was a good collection, but I wanted more depth and vulnerability. The illustrations and layout are beautiful, so you may want to pick this one up in paper form. I listened to the audiobook, which is well-narrated by the author and the author adds some insight to poems and topics.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC.

Sometimes we just need to read a poetry, embrace our feelings, and remember who we are inside… or, if you’re me this is all the time. I have been reading poetry a lot the last few years as I get older and really deal with my past trauma. I have found many collections of poetry I love over the years, but none have impacted me the way Amanda Lovelace’s collections continue to.
That being said, I was thrilled to see that Flower Crowns and Fearsome things was available on Netgalley. Ever since I came across the “Women are Some Kind of Magic Collection” I have jumped at every opportunity to read a collection by Lovelace. I always end up buying them physically and I N E V E R share them, the copies I own are full of my inner thoughts in the margins and I love to look back at them and see how I’ve grown over the years.
Flower Crowns and Fearsome things is and will be no different. This collection is phenomenal, easily my favorite of hers and arguably her best one yet. Featuring poems centered around/inspired by Persephone, the goddess of the underworld and spring, this collection features poems that are both dark and light based on femininity and the female experience. In this collection the poems continue to be honest and full of wisdom while also hitting hard with heavy topics. Lovelace Writes about feminism, relationships, love, heartbreak, abuse and healing. She has the ability with her writing to make you feel it all.
Whenever I read a collection by Lovelace I feel as though she peered into my soul and brought me what I needed to read. I always find myself feeling comforted and know that I am not alone.

A HUGE thank you to Amanda Lovelace & Negalley for giving me the opportunity to read Flower Crowns and Fearsome things in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adore all of Amanda Lovelace's poetry and with each book her writing gets more profound and I find hits truer. I loved the Persephone and Hades comparisons in some of these poems and that these poems help you love you and realize that you are what matters. Can't wait to read more from them in the future!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review!

I was provided with a free ebook copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for this.

This is a short poetry collection about feminitiy in which the poems alternate between 'wildflowers' and 'wildflowers'. I really enjoyed this and absolutely raced through it, reading it cover to cover in about an hour. That bein said, I think it's a book I'll return to when I am in the mood for poetry.

The poems are very short and whilst I'm hesitant to compare any female poet to Rupi Kaur, I think fans of Kaur's work will really enjoy this one as well. Despite being short poems, they really pack a punch.

This is my first time reading any of Amanda Lovelace's work and I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be picking up more of her work in the future!

A lot of the time, Amanda Lovelace's works are hit or miss with me. Her earlier poems I wasn't really a fan of, but I have liked the majority of her newer stuff. I really liked this collection that seems to use Persephone as a muse. A few of them I really related to or could see it relating to other people I know that have gone through the situation described. The art is also very pretty in this volume. I do wish it was more diverse with more than just the same two prints, or it was in the book less.

Another great collection by Amanda Lovelace. Can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to Amanda Lovelace, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was BEAUTIFUL!!! The illustrations in this one were so unique and just utterly stunning. They really added the extra element of beauty to this one. The poetry was so relatable and just beautifully written. I really recommend this one. I found myself relating to all of the poems which is a win!!

Thanks, NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book. I have been following Amanda's books since her first book came out. That one was truly something I liked and admired. However, when I read this one, there was nothing out of which I could get a wow! The topics she tried to touch were really good but I couldn't find something that could hit home. I believe this book was not for me though I would hope the next book coming along would definitely bring back that wow factor

First off, I'd like to thank NetGalley and Amanda Lovelace for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review!

I was interested in reading this because of Amanda Lovelace's immense popularity. I've seen books by them all over Booktok and Bookstagram and decided to give this one a shot. I must admit, though, I'm not a huge poetry fan and that may have impacted my thoughts.

I thought that the cover and artwork included was stunning! I also loved the theme around Persephone as she is one of my favorite goddesses and I find her to be extremely powerful. However, I sadly did not like this one as much as I would have liked. I found some poems to be better than others, which is nearly always the case. My main issue is that I felt as if a lot of them were trying too hard to satisfy the "not like other girls trope". I feel like I would have enjoyed this much more when I was younger, perhaps around 15.

Overall, this collection seemed a lot like something that would be found on Tumblr a couple of years ago... It just wasn't for me. Please don't let this review discourage you though - if you're a fan of Lovelace, modern poetry, or feminist writings, you may enjoy it.

2/5 stars - not for me :/

A great buy for the young person in your life, the addition of art in this one is incredibly lovely. The content itself in reminiscent of many poets but fantastic none the less

This is my second Lovelace book, and I *think* I like it more. About half of the poems I absolutely adore. The other half were just a brand of feminism that’s not for me. I love her healing and her beauty and her strength that she shows through her poems. There are just a few that don’t sit with me is all. I know a lot of people out there will love this tho.

𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗦 & 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 by Amanda Lovelace is as wild and fierce as the beloved goddess that inspired it. This collection reimagines Persephone’s evolution in our modern world through brief and evocative poems interlaced with art of wildflowers and wildfires. Lovelace’s poetry masterfully balances hopefulness, irreverence, honesty, passion, and resilience. It was everything I needed to read at that moment. Add this collection to your list if you’re looking for poetry that soothes your heart and ignites your soul.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing & NetGalley for an e-arc of this poetry collection before it releases on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱. I can’t wait for my personal copy to arrive!

Firstly, I’d like to thank Amanda Lovelace and Netgalley for the free ebook in exchange for an honest review. Lovelace is one of the few poets that I enjoy and I’ve loved every collection of hers so face, while I want to remark that this one isn’t bad by any means, it wasn’t for me. Perhaps is the mindset that I’m in right now, I’m finally confident in myself (both physically and mentally) and so am not able to relate to a big part of the poems in this collection, which are about insecurity. Another big portion of the book consists of poems about relationships and romantic affection, both of which I don’t experience often and have little interest in.

There were still plenty of poems that spoke to me and that I’m sure to re-read in the future, those vary from female friendship to experiencing lockdown and social distancing during covid. Furthermore, the illustrations are gorgeous and I loved how they varied to match certain poems. Even though this was my least favorite collection of theirs, I hope that the book finds its way to the hands of those that need it and that they treasure it in their heart just as much as I treasure Lovelace’s other works.

Marina Garrido

This book was not for me. I'll be the first to admit that I don't have mush experience with poetry and so in this case I'm going to assume that Lovelace's style just doesn't work for me. I felt like I was just reading a bunch of short tumblr posts that strive to be deep and modern. The kind that people are always re-sharing on social media. There was nothing new and for the most part I felt absolutely no emotion in them or towards them. Mostly they just fell flat. Sure I agreed with most of the messages, but that wasn't enough for me to enjoy this.

Disclaimer: I was given an advance copy of the book by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

You know I enjoy every poetry book written by Amanda Lovelace and I was really excited to see Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things become available on NetGalley. I sped through this collection, and I still got the same feeling of empowerment from Amanda's books. However, this book was fairly short compared to her previous works. I don't understand if it left me wanting for more or disappointed because it wasn't up to my liking. But definitely, I still enjoyed this collection. So maybe it was my personal standards all along.

Please pick this book up! I know you will enjoy it too, but know that this is fairly short to begin with.

My Rating: 4.5/5⭐️’s

Release Date: October 5th 2021

Thanks to Net Galley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for giving me this eARC for review!

Amanda Lovelace has been one of my favorite poets ever since I discovered her poetry collection, ‘The Witch Doesn’t Burn In This One’. Her words about the treatment of women in today’s society always resonate with me and her bravery at writing such true words is awe-inspiring.

I loved how this poetry collection was inspired by Persephone from greek mythology, who happens to be a favorite of mine. A goddess who is both fierce and soft. Because who says you cannot be both? The art inside of the collection is beautiful as well as the cover. Flower covered covers are some of my favs!

I also loved how big of an impact each poem had even though they are short and simply written. I always had a hard time reading poetry in school because of its twisting words and meanings. Whereas in Amanda Lovelace’s poems, it gets straight to the point while having even more to say than traditional poems.

I recommend this collection to anyone who loves contemporary poetry, feminism, standing up for what’s right, and who wants to feel heard and that they are not alone. Anyone of any gender can appreciate and enjoy poetry collections like this!

This was a lovely collection of feminist poems. Some of the poems gave me tweet/meme vibes, but they were still great. The illustrations were illustrations were gorgeous. I wish there were more illustrations along with poems, overall this was a pretty great collection.

In this collection of poetry, Amanda Lovelace shows us that women can be sweet and strong, just as Persephone is goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. Told in alternating poems (one soft and hopeful, the next defiant and powerful), this collection was a joy to read.

There were a couple of poems where I could see the pandemic’s influence, and those really stood out to me. Another that I absolutely loved was “it’s not worth my energy anymore”. I am always down for taking up space and unapologetically living in your body, because no one should govern any part of your body or how you look!

As an ebook, the art accompanying each poem didn’t have the same impact it would on paper. Seeing both at the same time is a more effective way of reading this, so it definitely lends itself better to a physical book.

I just LOVE her work, falling into the status of trailblazers in modern day female poets. Amanda Lovelace will stick a chord with any modern women in an unjust world. I love her brutal honesty and prose every single time. I am so excited to purchase a copy this for my collection when it comes to print. Thank you for a chance to read this first!