I enjoy Amanda Lovelace's poetry. Some might think it's too simple or cliche, but I like revisiting certain poems from her work from time to time. I will say this probably isn't my top favorite of her work, but it was still an enjoyable read. I'll be continuing to read the poetry that she puts out.

I know all of Amanda Lovelace’s poetry books seem to be the same, but honestly, why change something if it works? I LOVE her writing, it’s so beautiful. The cover of this one is super pretty too, definitely worth getting a physical copy. 5 stars and highly recommend!

First, thank you to netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review. These opinions are my own. I LOVE me some Amanda Lovelace. The way she writes her poetry is easy to follow and hits close to home, however this particular book from her is not my favorite. I give it a solid 3.5 stars out of 5.

So grateful to have been approved to read this advanced reading copy.

I love Amanda Lovelace's poetry, however after all these books it's all really starting to sound the same. This collection of poetry really sounded no different to her other books and it left me feeling like i'd even already read some of the poems.

Wasn't really a big hit for me, it was good but not great. it felt too familiar and not in a good way

This collection was a solidly okay read for me, entertaining and readable but not particularly compelling or memorable. I don't know if it's because Lovelace's style has been replicated so many times and shared endlessly on instagram but this ended up feeling a little repetitive and overdone. It's possible this suffered because of the success of this type of poetry in the past few years. Overall it's an enjoyable read but not as moving or emotionally layered as I had hoped it would be.

As this title had now been archived, I ordered the book & read it on my own! I absolutely love the symbolism & poetry in this book and will def repeat buy! I also love the aesthetic of the book & the images inside the book. Well done!

Another wonderful collection from Amanda Lovelace, and like much of her other works it deals with serious issues and does so with short beautiful poems. The art throughout the book was beautiful and went well with all the poems. I loved the explorations of gender and how dealing with life can be hard, but still wonderful.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of the ARC.

As always, Amanda's writing is inspiring and hopeful, I loved the journey she took us on in this collection. It truly was beautiful however I felt like I couldn't quite connect with it as well as her other works (totally a me thing) so I found it a little hard to keep reading.

I love Amanda Lovelace's poetry and I always will. We don't have a lot of the same experiences but the writing is just so raw and vulnerable and I can relate to that feeling.

As always, Amanda Lovelace hits the deepest parts of my soul with her poems. People will connect to poetry and different poets differently, but she has remained one of the authors that I relate to most. The cover art is gorgeous alongside the words themselves. As a child, my mother always told me she loved me to the moon and back, so this title was perfect for me in a way. Lovelace is a top read for me and will most likely remain so for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend checking out her oracle cards as well!

Love loved loved. Emotional and raw. Seriously cannot get enough! I felt like I could really relate to the poems and felt seen by Amanda’s words. This collection really showed empowerment and authenticity in one’s self.

Loved this. As a later-in-life lesbian and woman who has struggled with an ED her whole life, I felt this book deeply. Never felt so seen by someone I haven't met. Please keep writing.

I ADORE a well done poetry book. This one was full of feminism, self love, and body positivity. It was very easy to read and a bingeable book! I finished it in one sitting and really enjoyed it. Definitely can’t wait to check out more from this author!! 4/5⭐️

Rip my heart out and stomp on it why don’t we? I truly was able to connect to these poems in a way I don’t think I have ever connected to a collection before. Amanda Lovelace poems never fail to disappoint and I so look forward to reading every collection she releases!

Very beautifully written made me tear up a little bit. Also caused a lot of reflection upon my self. 10/10 HIghly reccomend.

Another standout from Amanda Lovelace! I haven’t missed a single one of her releases and with good reason - this one was also fantastic. Thank you!

I haven't read much of her work before and I quite liked thsi collection, it was both digestable and deep

*She Followed the Moon Back to Herself* is a heartfelt and poetic journey of healing and self-discovery. The writing is tender and reflective, using vivid imagery and nature-inspired metaphors to convey its message of empowerment and self-love.

While some parts feel repetitive or a bit abstract, the overall tone is comforting and uplifting, making it a great read for anyone on their own path to growth. It’s an inspiring book that encourages reflection and connection with yourself. A lovely and rewarding read for quiet moments.

*I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks for the free poetry book*

I should have enjoyed "She Followed the Moon Back to Herself" more given the fact that I'm a fat, queer person and this long poem is about us. But I found the narrative conventional, tiresome... It did not really touch me? I applaud the sentiment and there are some beautiful parts but overall I felt underwhelmed. It also annoyed me that every second page was the butterflies on a pink background cover design. But that might've been the ebook.

3 stars because I didn't dislike it either? I just thought it would be cool and it was...ok. that's it. Hmm.

Publishing date: 29.10.2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

A poetry collection that radiates feminine energy. Embracing yourself for you and no one else. Enjoying life. Not settling for impossible beauty standards. These are all themes I picked up on and can resonate well with.

The collection has very simple language that anyone can appreciate, and most of the poems are very down to earth and direct in the messaging. This ended up being a single-sitting quick read for me.

I didn't connect with every poem, and that's fine. The author is older than me, has had more experience, and is clearly more comfortable in her own skin than I am. But I found her poems to be soothing, pushing me to be a little more accepting of who I am and what I look like. Rather than conforming to impossible and downright depressing beauty standards.

Only thing that kinda bothered me, this is a nitpick and will not affect the score ... Is the fact that for every poem there was at least one page afterwards with sparkles or moths. Every single poem. So half the book was poems, the rest was illustrated colorful pages with sparkles and moths.

Final ranking and star rating?
4 stars, A tier. This is a very feminine and uplifting collection. I had a great time, and left it feeling more empowered than ever. I can see why so many girlies crowd and praise her work. Will be recommending this to my fellow girlies.