I wish that I was able to download this book, but unfortunately I was not able to. If this was anything like Amanda's other three books, I'm sure I would have loved it.

I always enjoy Amanda Lovelace's poetry. It's really relatable and makes me think. This was a quick read and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Andrews Mcmeel Publishing for allowing me to read an e-arc copy of this book. It was just released last month on a March 17,2020.

5 stars!

I went into this book already knowing that I thoroughly enjoy Amanda Lovelace’s poetry. In my eyes , this author can do no wrong. Her subjects are relatable and her words run together so fluidly.

If you’ve seen my review on “The Princess Saves Herself in this One” you will know that her words hit me where it hurts, forcing me to think of subjects in my past that I DON’T want to think about— abusive past relationships, my Dad dying from cancer, never feeling good enough...but these thoughts are always there in the back of my head just waiting for the right time to rear their ugly selves.

While nothing can compare to that first book that I read of hers and nothing cut me quite as deep, I still found myself resonating with “ Break Your Glass Slippers” in many ways. By its title, most would first think of Cinderella, leaving her shoe behind for the prince to find. However, in this story Lovelace has changed the dynamic in that,
“ ...The princess doesn’t recklessly leave behind a glass slipper for the not-so-charming prince. In this fairy tale, the princess takes a hammer to them, shattering both to pieces.”

The artwork in this collection is stunning. It contains everything from the clouds, the stars and moon to broken mirrors and Victorian birdcages.

This story speaks upon self image, and that no matter how hard you try to be someone else, you will always still just be you. You need to learn to feel comfortable and happy in your own skin.
“ ...She slips into dress after dress as if she’s trying to slip into someone else’s life. — Much to her dismay, her reflection stays the same.”

We cannot all be perfect, and if we were what would set us apart from one another? We must not be so cruel to ourselves; instead appreciate the body that we are given. I fear that if we were given the power to change all of the flaws that we think we have, there wouldn’t be much of us left. “Every night when she’s finally alone, she takes a red marker & circles the parts of herself she would most like to disappear—her thighs, her stomach, her upper arms — until there’s no part of her left untouched.” While this is extremely sad, it is a 1000% accurate depiction of how many women ( and men) feel. Amanda encourages us to STOP judging ourselves, STOP comparing ourselves to others.
“ It’s not an easy thing to accept yourself in the way you are. Some people spend their entire lives trying to master it. But if anyone is strong enough to face the challenge it’s you.”

The author also touches on the topic of enemies and that most often they are standing right in front of you, disguised as the best of friends. “ Villains almost never look like cackling witches, cruel stepmothers, ot bratty stepsisters. They’re so much quieter than that, & I think that’s what makes them so menacing. In some chapters of your storybook, you’ll find them hiding everywhere— even in the faces of those you hold dearest. They never reveal their true intentions until you’ve already trusted them too much, & just like that, everyone you know has turned into a stranger.” Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Relationships are another part of this tale. Fairy Godmother warns us that looks can be deceiving. You could choose a partner with the kindest eyes, or the sweetest smile, but it doesn’t always turn out that they are a good person. “He may have a pretty face, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t dangerous.” How many of us have chased at least one person person with a gorgeous face or an incredible body? I know I have, too many times to count. Ask me if I’m with them now? No. Stop chasing the exterior, true beauty cannot be seen on the outside; rather get to know people for who they are. In fact, while you’re satiated by their looks, they’re addicted to your attention rather than you.

“ You may be Cinderella too, if you find that any part of this story happens to speak to you.”

I will continue to pick up EVERYTHING Amanda Lovelace writes.

This latest collection is as wonderful as the previous ones. I loved it and look forward to any new collections to come!

4.5 stars.

I've loved Amanda Lovelace's poetry for a few years now, and she never disappoints. break your glass slippers is no exception. Her beautiful words and reaffirming messages are soothing to the mind and soul, and she offers up the kind of poetry that reminds me of my heartbreaks and how much I've overcome. This is probably not my favourite of hers, but it makes little difference since I did still fall in love with this collection/story.

I would recommend this book, or anything from Amanda Lovelace, to anyone who enjoys short and powerful poems or who needs to be uplifted (although be sure to read her trigger warnings at the front of the book). Fans of Amanda Lovelace are sure to enjoy this book.

If you've seen my other reviews, it's no secret I really enjoy Amanda Lovelace's work, and this is no exception! Her concepts and themes before going into each collection of poems are always so unique to me and so intriguing. I love seeing how she chooses to twist classic stereotypes and upgrades them so that there is gender equality.

THE ART! I love that there's some color in this book! The art was also more detailed, yet keeping that minimalist quality about them. It was truly gorgeous and definitely something I haven't seen in her previous books.

Everything about this book is stunning and with it being such a quick read, there's no reason not to pick up a copy!

‘Break Your Glass Slippers’ is the gorgeous and breathtakingly written new poetry collection from the talented poetess amanda lovelace. I have read all of her previous poetry collections, and have yet to be disappointed by anything she has released, and this latest collection is no exception.

filled with to the brim with magical poems that are as enchanting as the artwork that are strewn throughout the pages of the book, this collection is a delightful journey from start to finish.

the poems are beautifully crafted, and told in a way that depicts a retelling of cinderella, whom is one of my absolute favorite disney princesses, and that right there earned a star from me, and helped to further touch me on an emotional level while i was reading.

this collection was also unique in comparison to that of her other collections, as it was a bit less dark and sad in the way in which it was structured and written, and thus made for a more lighthearted and easy going read. still, in typical amanda lovelace fashion, it was incredibly empowering and touched me on just the right level of emotional depth without causing me to go through an entire box of kleenex this time around.

this was yet another gorgeously written collection by amanda lovelace; an empowering twist on the tale of cinderella for each and every one of us readers- how we can all be our own fairy godmothers.

highly recommend!

I enjoyed this collection from Amanda Lovelace. Similar in tone to her other collections, but I liked the mirroring with Cinderella and I think young girls will enjoy that also.

The first segment with the 'almost conversation' between the protagonist and the fairy godmother was done well and the editions of the little pictures of certain pages were really cute.

Amanda Lovelace's poetry is really straightforward and I would recommend to young women who are curious but maybe a little intimidated by poetry. However, if you are quite familiar with feminist poetry this might fall a little flat or be a bit repetitive.

Overall I enjoyed this collection, Witch Doesn't Burn is still my favourite but this has moved up to my second favourite, my e-book copy is well tabbed. Check it out now from Andrews McMeel Publishing

I absolutely adored this book. I love the style of poetry that Amanda Lovelace uses. She really conveys her thoughts and feelings in a way that's easily digestable. She really dives deep to convey her innermost thoughts. I will definitely keep reading more of her books. The illustrations were great as well!

This book of poetry was so powerful, but that's no surprise since it was written by Amanda Lovelace. Honestly, I just love Lovelace's work and will read all her books. Definitely a book of poems I will recommend, along with all her others.

5 Stars (I received an e-arc of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review)

Out of all the poetry books Amanda Lovelace has written Break Your Glass Slippers is my second favourite collection. This time the illustrations were in tones of pale and light blue and starts off with the main female talking about her life and struggles. The left side of the page is her stories and then on the right side it has fairy godmother says and underneath tells you positive things, to know your worth and to never settle. Each part of the collection is divided by a pretty spread of a night sky mixed with a sunrise. I would highly recommend for someone who is wanting to get into poetry for the first time.

I really enjoyed this book. I would definitely recommend it to friends. I have read the author’s other books and she has a unique voice.

Break Your Glass Slippers is the first collection in a new series and I totally fell in love with it.

As always Amanda Lovelace does a loverly job in capture complex truths in just a few words. I'm so in awe of her writing style and how she conveys so many important messages about feminism, self-worth, body-positivity and independence.
Some of my favourite features were: the Fairy godmother says-parts, because it is the encouragement many people need to hear but never have and balances out the heavy truths and messages from the other poems.
I also like the cute drawings in the book, the little sketches under some poems and the wonderfully painted sunrise.

I've marked so many pages with wonderful poems and messages, that empowered me and reminded me of what's really worth my time.

Amanda Lovelace is one of my favorite poets and I frequently give her books as gifts and this one did not disappoint.

I do not read a lot of poetry but I'm so glad to have read this! There were so many that just really spoke to me. I really loved the correlation to Cinderella with a feminist twist. The illustrations were a really cute addition.

I don't really know why I requested this book, but I guess I've been wanting to try some modern poetry and Amanda Lovelace seemed like a good place to start. I love older, more "classic" poets like Whitman and Keats, so I was interested in trying to read modern poetry in the same vein as Milk and Honey. And oh boy was this a experience. I understand the appeal of this style, but it really wasn't for me. The poems were so short and vague, so much so that it felt really disconnected to the reader. I wanted to love it so much, but I really just couldn't care less about the writing style. Spacing out a sentence to look aesthetic is just not poetry to me.

This is probally one of my favorites by Amanda Lovelace! There are a lot of trigger warrings in this that its hard to list it all...
But I love how her writing have grew a lot!(:

2.5/5 stars. This was not exactly bad or anything I just do not enjoy poetry like Amanda Lovelace and Rupi Kaur. I personally enjoy more realistic magical realism poetry.

break your glass slippers by amanda lovelace

You Are Your Own Fairy Tale #1

3 stars


there is a girl who
sings only when
every window is shut.

like most girls,
she's been learning
the trait of silence
since birth.

This is a poetry collection that focuses on retelling the story of “Cinderella” that focuses on areas of the story of “Cinderella” that promote toxicity. I love the concept.The first half of this collection was gorgeous and was easily a 4-star collection. I was such a fan of the opening poems. The format of this collection is brilliant. There are poems from a Fairy Godmother that contradict the tropes of “Cinderella” and bring encouragement to the Cinderella character. I loved that idea and the art is absolutely stunning. I was blown away looking at it. However, there comes a point when the poems become modern and switch from the flow of tackling “Cinderella” and the poetry becomes your typical modern twitter poetry that lovelace is famous for. I lost interest and after that point, this collection tanked for me. I would recommend this just for the first half alone. It is definitely a brilliant idea. I’m just disappointed by the direction it took halfway through.I would also recommend this book to fans of Malinda Lo’s Ash. It has a lot of similar dismantling of tropes and a couple of poems reminded me of the story.


Whimsical Writing Scale: 3

Plotastic Scale: 3.25

Cover Thoughts: I love the cover and the color pattern.

Thank you, Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing, for providing me with a copy of novels in exchange for an honest review.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Amanda Lovelace incorporates fairy tales in her latest poetry collection about self-love, empowerment and feminism. In the midst of the community quarantine the poems soothed me and uplifted my spirit. Admittedly, I disliked her previous collections and there poems here I still find redundant and basic.

Luckily I'm in a good mood to appreciate its flaws. It's a good collection but not the best one I've read. The rundown sentences need to change and its originality needs to step up.