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This was unmemorable. Horribly so. Everyone sounds like this.

This was not my favorite poetry collection from this author or in general. This felt very surface level and very "tumblr"-esque which was disappointing since the author made a note to say that this was their return to poetry regarding their personal life and experiences. I don't feel like I gained any insight into the author based on anything that I read and this just felt like some platitudes that you would find on some new age greeting cards instead of well crafted poems.

By this point I feel like whenever I see a book by Amanda Lovelace I have to read it! Lovelace’s poems always strive to reflect upon real life struggles and moments anyone could relate with. Not every single poem resonates with you, but when it does you feel seen! And hopefully, by the time you turn the last page of she followed the moon back to herself, you feel empowered!

4.5/5

A good portion of these poems really resonated with me. I loved this poetry collection by Amanda Lovelace and would love a physical copy to put with my other Amanda Lovelace book trophies! This one looks like it is stunning in person.

I love the pictures and the page separation. The pink cover was an amazing choice! Everything was just so well done in my opinion.

I loved everything about it! Now I just need the physical copy.

PS- I think I would LOVE to hear Amanda narrate all of her books but especially this one into an audiobook! Please! Sign me up for that list too. <3

I liked this collection, but I didn’t relate to it as I’ve done to other work from this author. I will still keep reading everything Lovelace writes!

Such an amazing read! Amanda really showed her heart in her words! I felt so much love and light while I read. Her words are so healing.

As always, another wonderful collection of poetry from Amanda Lovelace. I can’t say much else about it, I can always find myself in at least one of the poems.

Lovelace is unapologetically herself, raw, and real in every poem.

There are several triggers and a thoughtful warning at the beginning of the collection.

Fans of Amanda Lovelace's poetry will feel right at home in this, her tenth collection, even though it veers away from her well-known use of fairytale tropes and motifs. This is a more personal collection in which she explores her journey towards resilience, self-discovery, and exuberant unapologetic, even defiant, self-acceptance. This positive message is packaged into small, easily-digestible poems. These are not high-brow, literary, or intellectual poems. Rather they are readily relatable especially for women like the poet, who have dealt with some stuff (not necessarily the same stuff) and are now climbing out of whatever hole they were in towards a new version of themselves. This collection would also be perfect for anybody who is poetry-phobic but still poetry-curious since it is very accessible. The collection is easy to dip in and out of; the poems themselves provide perfect pep talks and positive inspirational pick-me-ups. Many thanks to @netgalley and @andrewsmcmeel for the eArc.

She Followed the Moon Back to Herself is a poetry collection by Amanda Lovelace.
The content of this collection is about learning how to accept and love oneself. Her poems are uplifting, encouraging, and it shows understanding on a deeper, more complicated level.
Amanda Lovelace’s ability to create a shared connection and understanding for readers is one of her gifts. The artwork in the book are great.

I had caught up with all of my ARCs, requested a toooon more, and proceeded to avoid them. Oops. Here's Amanda Lovelace's "she followed the moon back to herself."

["the tenth poetry collection from amanda lovelace deviates from the well-worn path of fairy tales & myths, instead bringing readers face to face with the person behind the poems that have made her beloved.

from bestselling poetess amanda lovelace comes she followed the moon back to herself, an autobiographical standalone poetry collection that follows a woman who—through heartbreak, bottles of rosé, & the general messiness of life—felt like she completely lost who she was. each bitesize poem shines a light on where she’s been & how she’s managed to overcome it all, offering a dose of hope & moondust to all who join her on the journey back to herself."]

I wasn't entirely sure about Amanda's poetry when I read her first published collection, but she quickly grew and matured as a poet. I think my favorite collection of her was "the witch doesn't burn in this one." It was BEAUTIFUL (definitely recommend reading that one).

This one didn't disappoint. At. All.

This collection was powerful as fuck. It was strong and embraced positivity and change. There were some moments of sadness and past struggles, but this book was more about the phoenix rising out of the ashes, ready to take on the world again.

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Amanda Lovelace’s poetry always brings me a sense of peace and makes me feel empowered in who I am and this collection was no different! 🩷

Always enjoy Amanda’s poems. Very thought provoking! Highly recommend for anyone that has read her previous work.

Fellow Scorpio, I see you 🦂

Amanda Lovelace continues to stand out in a time of bland instapoetry and is one of my favourite modern poets alongside Rupi Kaur. I love the theme of empowerment in this collection, which also acts as a wonderful ode to rebuilding, knowing your own power and being true to yourself.

The book starts out being really promising and relatable, but somehow loses its momentum along the way. Still, it was an enjoyable read and I will continue to eagerly devour anything by the author.

I related heavily to a lot of what was in this book, it felt like seeing my story on pages. I often said hell yes, and voiced my word along with hers. I’ve read her books before, and I never realize that this was the same author. Thank you so much for giving me an advanced copy, I am happy to have read this book. I feel empowered on my Sunday morning, ready to take on the world. This book held reminders on every page. It’s like a warm and gentle sunrise after a choppy storm the night before.

This might be Lovelace's best work so far, I'm truly mesmerised by it. She never disappoints. I'm so glad the author decided to write and publish this poetry collection.

These poems felt incredibly relatable. Her words are simple, yet deep and full of meaning and emotion. I'll read anything she writes.

Rating: 5/5 stars.

I’m so glad Amanda came back to writing! I relate to her poems so much and can’t wait to have a finished copy of this on my poetry shelf!

Amanda Lovelace's latest poetry book is a heartfelt exploration of self-acceptance and personal growth. Drawing from her personal experiences, Lovelace invites readers to join her healing journey. The poems delve into themes of discovery, body positivity, and self-love. I initially enjoyed reading this book, but towards the end, it felt more like overused positive affirmations rather than poetry. While this is not as strong as her previous works, I think it is a solid collection that offers solace and inspiration to those who may be struggling with similar experiences. Fans of her work will undoubtedly enjoy this as it serves as a reminder of the importance of self-care.

I can not read poetry, except amanda lovelace’s. I don’t care if many people said that those are Insta-poets, but for me, they are beautifully written without making me confuse to understand their underlying message.

amanda’s poetry always about womanhood and empowerment. The energy that she put through her poems is so strong.

Including her latest book, she followed the moon back to herself.

The poems tell story of how young woman survive in chaotic world where instead of supporting each other, the women bully each other. “She”, the “main character” in this book, always trying to “kill them with kindness” and that makes she different than the other.

As usual, if you ever read her previous work, you will meet cute and lovely illustration which make her book “so girly” but also fierce.

I love how she find her freedom to express herself through her latest book. That being stomped by society doesn’t mean that we are easily defeated nor lost. Sometimes we need to retreat to come back stronger.

I read the ARC version from NetGalley.

I can always rely on an Amanda Lovelace poetry book to get me feeling good.

I love how you can see her journey from feeling down to strong and confident. The poems are a mood booster.

Definitely recommend. Thank you to NetGalley, Amanda Lovelace, and Andrew McMeel Publishing. I have written this review voluntarily.

this collection, I do not have adequate words how perfect it is.
I have loved Amanda’s work, since ‘the princess saves herself in this one’ and ‘she followed the moon back to herself’ feels like such a full circle moment - this collection is so beautifully worded and touches my heart dearly.