Amanda Lovelace has continued to be one of my favorite poetry authors for years! Her collections are always timely and delightful. I love how in shine your icy crown, fairy tales served as the framework for her poetry. Fairy tales are such an integral part of growing up female, and felt like she was able to use them to perfectly convey the metaphor that the true female experience is a far cry from the fairy tales we grow up hearing.

There is so much heart and depth to her writing, and I truly think anyone could read the collection and would walk away feeling very inspired.

It comes as no suprise that Amanda delivers another wonderful poetry collection. This series started of strong with the first instalment Break Your Glass Slippers, and I loved the second one even more. I like how she uses a constant theme for this series, and the characters of two sisters were really well written.

She stays true to her writing, and some of the topics explored here are the ones she already covered magnificently. I like first part so much, especially the way it explores sister relationship in an unhealthy family. The second one was a bit weaker to me, because it's about feminism, but I felt like it simply offered nothing new. It's a small complaint, even though it still lowered my rating a bit.

However, Amanda stays consisent and I know I can always look forward to whatever she's writing. I hope this wasn't the last part in the series.

she beging to think something very, very dangerous: maybe, just maybe, she'll find the happiness she wants if she loses herself in someone else.

- reckless.

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Amanda Lovelace writes real fairy tales for grown women and I loved it
No virginal heroine. no prince that makes everything better. And no perfect ending set in stone.
Her Collections to me I always read as a beautiful Story told in poems and shine your ice crown is no exception its Whimsical and real
I felt a warmth and a little sadness in my chest while reading this plus the art work was beautiful

Thank you so much to net gallery and Simon & Schuster
for sending me Advanced copy

I’m not usually a poetry fan but something about Amanda Lovelace’s “shine your icy crown” intrigued me. I am so glad I clicked on the title because this collection of poems is a true gift. Lovelace is able to keep a storyline going throughout her work while sending out all the self-love vibes. These are amazing not only in the self-love but feminism category as well. I will be recommending this collection to every single person I know, I will be checking out more of Lovelaces work as well. Also this book will work well in classrooms just to have or as part of a poetry unit. I can’t recommend enough.

This book would be perfect for girls and women in high school! There are some great topics touched upon throughout this poetry collection, from feminism to consent to embracing your strength. Admittedly, I tend to go for poems that have multiple layers and take a bit more time to ruminate with, however there are still some really awesome poems in here. Lovelace is so talented and her books will be loved by many to come.

Shine Your Icy Crown is the first poetry collection by Amanda Lovelace that I've read.

“make them rue the day they underestimated you.”

This is a strong collection of poems about self-love, empowerment, feminism, strength and pride. The poems follow a fairytale storyline about a young princess who gets advice from her big sister. I enjoyed reading the novel, but I must say the poems felt a bit repetitive.

A quick read that I would recommend to a younger audience.

This little collection is exactly what I needed.

This poetry collection was a nice reminder of certain affirmations I must keep using in my daily life. I tend to forget practicing self-love, especially around this time of year so I am grateful I was able to receive an arc. It was also nice to take a step back from the overwhelming pressure the holiday season always seems to bring and taking a second to read along with gazing at lovely illustrations.

There wasn't a lot special in this poetry collection for me, however, I appreciated its focus on sisterhood.

*Arc provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

TW: child abuse, sexual assault, self harm, suicide, eating disorders, mental illness, sexism, trauma.

This is a beautiful conclusion to Amanda Lovelaces You Are Your Own Fairytale collection. This volume uses illustrations and the blending of various fairytales motifs to tell a story of both self love and sisterhood. I loved the first half of this collection, it has longer poems as well as beautiful writing, touching on many hard hitting topics such as family, mental health and self harm. I think this half had the most whimsical writing and hit me the hardest. The second half focused much more on self love, overcoming self doubt and embracing confidence. This was done with shorter poems and less whimsical language. While this half had many relatable lines, it left me feeling more hollow and less wowed with the language use. Overall I think this is a great collection with anyone struggling with self love as well as anyone who likes beautifully illustrated books! If you like Lovelaces previous work, you will love this. (3.5/5)

This is a book I would put into the hands of any struggling teenage girl. So often they are put down for how they’re feeling, and made out to be over the top or dramatic. When how they’re feeling is real and valid. The first part of this collection is a back and forth of two sisters: One sinking into a depressive spiral and the other trying her hardest to keep her floating. The second part is primarily reminders and motivational poems to the reader. Urging them to keep their head high and their sights forward. I’ve enjoyed Amanda Lovelace’s original trilogy in the past but haven’t kept up with her work. While this collection wasn’t quite for me I am definitely interested in catching up with her works that I’ve missed.

I've read all of Amanda Lovelaces collections and I think this one is just as good as all the rest if not better. I know a lot of people hate this new style of poetry for whatever reason but I love it because sometimes I love short, sweet and to the point it is. I feel Amanda Lovelace is getting better with each new she release she puts out. I loved the illustrations in this collection. They were so beautiful. I may not have a sister so these poems felt like sister advice that would be great for a younger reader even so I did really love a few of them. The tone of this was hope with a little melancholy.

Thank you to Netgalley and Andrew's Mcmeel for my copy to read and review.

I loved the artwork in this! This is the first collection I've read from Amanda Lovelace and I enjoyed my time reading. I found most poems to be relatable and those that weren't, are still good and will connect with others. They are earnest, passionate, and encouraging. I will definitely need to go back and read her past work after this

Amanda Lovelace is the poet that keeps on giving. With each book she releases, more magic is unveiled into the poetry world. It is as she waves a magic wand across blank pages, and words of self empowerment and wisdom straight from the heart appear on the pages. Words that we all need to hear and feel, especially in these dark times. Her writing is truly a gift, and I for one look forward to each and every collection that she releases.

Shine Your Icy Crown is yet another stunning, divine collection of poetry. It’s both an ode to self love, and sisterly love. And even if you do not have a sister, don’t feel sorrow, because many of the poems are written in a way that feels as if you are receiving warm, loving advice from a sisterly figure.

This collection is empowering, haunting, tear jerking, and beautifully endearing. It was a beautiful, important reminder that all of us queens need no king, only the crowns upon our own heads to stand strong and prevail, no matter what life throws our way.

The gorgeous, enchanting works of art illustrated throughout the book only made this collection that much more spellbinding and enjoyable.

Another magical collection filled with beautiful, powerful prose. If you are ever in need of a reminder of the crown that always sits upon your head, pick up this book for some inspiration and empowerment!

Once again, Amanda Lovelace's poetry is beautiful, haunting, empowering, and tear jerking all at once. There is something about her poetry that made me feel seen, like I was looking at my emotions unspooled across the page. Her poetry is incredible, and there's a reason she is one of my favorite poets.

This one was so amazing. So very well-written that packs a beautiful and inspiring punch. I very much enjoyed this one, and the art inside of it was so aesthetically-pleasing. I love the message that this one has, that to be a queen, you don't need a king, and you'll still shine as bright. For my first Amanda Lovelace, this one was divine, and incredible. I loved this, and I think anyone who reads this one will also love it.

What a sweet and enjoyable read.
I loved this modernized princess-like fairytale. It tackled current, real-life issues and responded to them with sass and a little touch of magic in poetry form.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

This felt like a reminder of all the things my heads keeps trying to say to myself but I keep buffing them and being abosrbed by all the darkness looming inside my head. Beautifully written and a harsh reality.

Amanda Lovelace's poetry collections always make me feel a little conflicted. On one hand, so much in them strongly resonates with me. And on the other hand, I don't like the writing style. However, I'm still filled with excitement when going into Amanda's books because there is so much potential for it to be great. Also because they're really quick reads that I enjoy, whether that's for its simplicity or the illustrations. Before I gush about illustrations, I'll go back to the beginning.

This collection of poetry is about societal pressures, how to overcome them, and how to find the power within yourself to love yourself, take care of yourself, and rise above it all in order to be happy and healthy. I love all the messages behind Amanda's poems. She writes about so many important things that I think will resonate with so many people. There is so much valuable content in this book just like in the other collections. Though my biggest issue is, I wish the writing contained a little more magic in it.

Amanda's writing is very simple which is common in modern-day poetry. This means that if the meaning behind the straightforward words isn't impactful or relatable to us, it kind of... doesn't serve a purpose. I love when poems are lyrically written because I enjoy them despite the meaning. That's unfortunately not the case in this book and there was just something missing. It was the kind of case where I felt like I'd already learned a lot of the lessons and there wasn't much new for me to learn.

What I will say though is I adore the illustrations. I'm so happy that Amanda has illustrations in her books and they're SO STUNNING too. So if you love illustrations, you don't mind a simple style of writing, and the theme sounds good to you, definitely give this a try. It's such a quick read. I also wish I had Amanda's books when I was younger because back then, I would have devoured this and it would have meant so much to me. So if you are a teen, you might enjoy this really a lot.

i'm not a poetry fan whatsoever, but this book honestly really surprised me! it was a good mix of hard hitting, but also the complete truth about being a woman in 2020. but, i was pretty scared going into it since it's all about sisters, and i don't have a sister, only a younger brother. but, i feel like the whole story didn't really focus on sisterhood, more about things that her sister told her over the years of her life, which i honestly really cool, especially if you don't have a sister, so you can still get the sisterly knowledge. and i also really like the talk about not wanting to date, and how men can sleep with a bunch of people, but not be called mean names, but if a woman sleeps with the same amount it they get called a slut. i just really thought it was cool to actually see in a book, and not just on social media. the drawings in this book were something else honestly, they were so pretty to look at, since they told the story but in pictures.

I have received this book from <i>NetGalley</i> in exchange for an honest review.
I know that there are feminists complaining about the "mainstream-ization" of the movement. They argue that by bringing it into the pop culture, the feminist gets to be forecasted as a stereotypical girl wearing t-shirts with edgy wording and sporting a hell of an attitude for all the bad reasons.

On the other had, I think that a little pop culture never hurt somebody.
What does that have to do with this poetry book?

In my view this book was a perfect example of <b>an <i>Instagram</i> page that calls itself feminist</b>. There are pretty drawings that follow pretty words mushed together from which you can make a post at your leisure. They are just the properly amount of quirky and reactive.

<quoteblock>”she wants a life
Like you see in movies---“</quoteblock>

Perfectly safe lines, nothing too problematic. Here is another quote-ish line, with a bit more depth:
<quoteblock>”love is not
Always the answer”</quoteblock>

The book was designed as a conversation between sisters. I think that it might help teenage girls, if not in life, at least to see a conversation about <i>them</i>.

It was not a bad book.
It was just boring and repetitive and redundant.
But that may be that I have already read some Dworkin and Beauvoir.

Mostly enjoyed this poetry collection but I do wish it was a little longer and dove a little deeper. It was quick and makes you think about living your life for yourself and not judging others. There is a lot of talk about sisters in here too an d as an only child I just couldn’t relate there 😅