i forgot to review this, had so much going on in my life. I love picking up a collection of poetry when i fully need a break from everything but don’t want to fully emerse myself in a long story. Was my first of this authors books and i really enjoyed it

An excellent collection of poems with a view to self care and reflection, and I enjoyed reading these and bookmarked several for myself. Lovelace writes beautifully and touches the heart especially to those who are healing within and struggling with emotions.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this arc.

Another great one by Amanda Lovelace. Whenever you are in need of good poems go and read her books. This was my third poetry collection by this author and I really enjoy her style.

"take it as a sign that her skin is moisturized,
her candles are lit, & her crystals are out.
she’s probably busy pulling tarot cards or self-reflecting in her journal.
with that said, she asks that you please don’t text her a second time.
— her usual friday night"

This quote summarises this book for me. Amanda Lovelace has always had the capability of sneaking into my heart and squeezing in some reality. She followed the moon and back to herself is literally a collection of a woman coming back to herself through healing, healing your mental health, your relationship with your body, etc.

This collection is about just you and nobody else, and there was a sort of joy in that. When you read through the book, you can see how every word is coming from a battle already fought by the author or one she is fighting right now.

I do see a lot of people hating on this form of poetry all across the new poets – I can’t help but say just because you don't enjoy a piece of work does not make it inherently bad. The poetry you call 'Instagram poetry' holds weight and is valuable because it made poetry accessible to a lot of readers who would not have picked up a book of poems ever. They hold heart and convey raw human emotions in simple, understandable vocabulary – so at the risk of sounding like a broken record – not every piece of literature has to be intricate and layered and sound posh for it to be poetry!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Audio for the ARC of this book.

Appreciate the honesty and realness, but I’m not sure the quality was there.

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.)

**4 Stars**

Amanda Lovelace delivers a lush collection of heartfelt poems in their new book She Followed the Moon Back to Herself, a great recommendation for anyone who is feeling a bit lost in their identity, or who has made it through a great metamorphosis to love themselves. Also a lovely gift for any witchy, goddess-loving, and women empowering enchantresses you may come across.

She Followed the Moon Back to Herself explores key moments and revelations along Lovelace’s journey to healing and self acceptance. They combine their characteristic mystical, fairytale-like tone with snapshots from proud, vulnerable, and transformative moments in their life. “She’s Something of a Triple Goddess”, “Celestial is She”, and “Luna” were a few of my favorites.

A new favorite in my Lovelace collection, She Followed the Moon Back to Herself, gently encourages self-confidence, self-expression, and celebrates authenticity in all forms. If you’re looking for a little extra love for yourself, this book is an excellent choice for a pick-me-up.

She Followed the Moon Back to Herself by Amanda Lovelace is a poignant and empowering collection of poetry that explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and reclaiming one’s power. Written in Lovelace's signature style, the poems are concise yet deeply emotional, capturing the essence of personal transformation and resilience. Drawing inspiration from mythology and nature, Lovelace uses the metaphor of the moon to represent the cyclical journey of growth, loss, and rebirth.

Each poem resonates with vulnerability and strength, inviting readers to reflect on their own struggles and triumphs. Lovelace’s language is simple yet impactful, making it accessible while still packing an emotional punch. This book is perfect for anyone seeking solace in times of difficulty or looking for inspiration to embrace their own healing process. Overall, She Followed the Moon Back to Herself is a beautiful and moving exploration of self-love and empowerment.

She Followed the Moon Back to Herself by Amanda Lovelace is a deeply moving collection of poems that speaks to the heart of personal growth and healing. Lovelace's writing is raw, vulnerable, and full of strength, capturing the complexity of reclaiming one's power and embracing all parts of yourself. I see my own life and growth in these poems, and her words have resonated with me on a profound level. Each poem is a reflection of resilience, self-love, and the beauty that comes from embracing who we are. This collection is a treasure for anyone on their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

This was such a beautiful book. Amanda never fails to bring me to tears. Her poetry is heartbreaking, reflective but full of hope of better days!

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.