Amanda Lovelace considered she was burnt out, that she had written her last piece of poetry, that she felt she had gone through the fire of personal exploration until 2023, when she felt tempted to do something she had never done before; take on the challenged issued in National Poetry Week, which required one poem per day for a month to be written.
Why not, she though and became inspired. She often found she was writing more than one poem a day. Following the Moon Back To Herself is the result of that challenge which once again takes a walk through her life; the ‘she and they’ are her, discovering that being different, thinking alternatively, being a poet who grasps the personal with raw intensity is perfectly OK.
Illustrated in shades of Pink with delightful artwork, a series of fairies often filling the pages creating a divide between subject matter, the words are prosaic, captivating and resonating.
Feminism laced with celestial magic begins the collection captivating the eternal woman always desiring to be somewhat other than is; an already perfect creation.
Each verse in the story concludes with a very accepting line, which shows a quirky sense of humour making piece after piece relatable – ‘that’s just how it goes sometimes’ is one such line after a piece on trusting.
She Followed The Moon Back To Herself is a very contemporary, thoroughly enjoyable walk through the world of ‘woman’. Any woman who is on a journey of discovery, of change, of wondering, should read this story, enjoy the quirky, realism of the pieces, and through the medium of poetry accept that it really is alright to be YOU.
The final piece concludes with........’you must remember that you have never been so lost that you could not find yourself’... signed your future self.
So perfectly true.

I was given the opportunity to read through NetGalley and boy was I happier than ever when it was approved!

This book of poetry did not disappoint!
It honestly started to feel like I was reading my own journal of thoughts and experiences. Some poems made you stop and think others made you just snap along and say YESSSS!

The authenticity and relatability is so spot on! This has honestly inspired me to challenge myself to get back into writing poetry, been on a hiatus since wow maybe 2018. Some of the entries were short and in my opinion missing more expansion of ideas/thoughts however overall with the other longer entries it came together very beautifully. The visuals in the book are also really beautiful and uplifting!

As always Lovelace has crafted beautiful poetry that readers can connect with. I often find myself returning to her words.

It's always a privilege to read new poems from this author. This collection is absolutely beautiful, and speaks to a really lovely peace that the author has clearly worked extremely hard to find with themself and the ways their body and mind have changed over time due to what they've survived. Every time I open up a collection from this poet, it feels like coming home. She truly has a magical way with words, and I am so honored she chooses to share her gift with us.

Amanda Lovelace poetry collections have been a staple in my 20's. They've been the light in the darkness of an abusive relationship, they've helped me to grow my confidence & take back femininity, & they've truly grew with me through this crazy life. This collection is exceptional! The 'angel numbers' poem got me good. So many things are pushed on women but this is the perfect reminder to ignore the noise & focus on the things that make you happy.

The artwork included in this collection is nothing short of stunning! I absolutely can't wait to add this collection to my shelf & personal collection of Amanda Lovelace's work.

Thank you to Amanda Lovelace, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for sending me an early copy!

Another wonderful poetry collection by Lovelace.

I have loved their work since she published The Princess Saves Herself In This One. I have read almost all of her work. And I enjoy every second of it, even when it leaves me crying because it hits a little too close to home.

This one is no exception. This one feels the most like healing. It feels like a culmination of all of the hurt and healing that has been featured in her other works, and it was wonderful to read. I appreciate them sharing this part of themselves.

I also love the artwork in the book, they are beautiful pieces.

Although this one didn't quite resonate for me as strongly as some of Lovelace's other titles, but her style and ability are still second to none for modern freeform poetry. I would highly recommend this to someone who is struggling with self love and self acceptance, as well as anyone who says that poetry is just too hard to understand. Lovelace will get you there.

Honestly, at this point I am convinced that Amanda Lovelace and I are twin souls. Her writing never ceases to take my breath away and make me shed a tear while also restoring a part of my heart that I never knew was broken. I adore her writing and I will always always reach for her words when I am feeling sad or less than. This was beautiful through and through, I know that I will be getting a physical copy and thumbing through it often. She never ceases to amaze me.

In this collection, there was only two that really stood out to me. I love the overall message, and I love that Lovelace is really embracing self-love and acceptance in this set of poems, but... I don't know. A lot of them felt very lackluster and millenial-core. I also wasn't a huge fan of the repetitive jabs at Christianity. I think you can celebrate your personal beliefs without dragging other people's. Poetry has never been my favorite genre, and I might just be growing out of the "Instagram poet" subgenre.

Lovelace’s work always delivers, but this new collection is on a whole other level! The deeply personal and empowering quotes that can be pulled from this and reminisced on are awe-inspiring. The vibes are: whimsical, self-love, women and queer empowerment, and cathartic. Thank you for sharing this art with the world!

I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley, Amanda Lovelace, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As someone who has loved Amanda Lovelace’s work from the beginning, She Followed the Moon Back to Herself feels like another luminous addition to her repertoire. Each poem echoes with self-acceptance and empowerment, gently guiding readers—especially women—into an ethereal realm of strength and healing. Lovelace's words have always held the ability to make me feel seen, and this collection is no different. I found myself deeply connected to these poems, as they not only lift women up but also celebrate the journey of self-discovery and the reclamation of one's identity.

Lovelace's style remains as poignant and beautiful as ever, and for anyone who appreciates poetry that encourages personal growth and embraces womanhood, this is a must-read. Once again, she’s crafted a book that resonates on a deeply emotional and spiritual level.

I truly enjoyed this collection and highly recommend it.

This was a beautiful and inspiring poetry collection about healing, finding yourself, and being true to who you are. I absolutely loved it! The art was stunning too and really added to the story.

i’ve never really been a massive fan of poetry collections or anything (i think probably because i usually don’t understand what’s being written about) but i really didn’t mind this book. it was a quick read and well put together, and the only really other way to describe the piece is that it felt very pretty, and gave off a massive pink, girls girl vibe.

Amanda Lovelaceemsites the most beautiful powetry that always seeems to find me at the exact and precise moment I need it most. Each poem seems to speak directly to me and I find myself sitting with each one, eyes wide and mouth agape, POSITIVE it was written specifically for me. This newewst collection is a triumph and a testement to the wonderful insight and powerful energy of Amanda Lovelace's intuition and dedication to their poetry and their readers.

I imagine this poetry collection as an oracle…flip to any page and find a daily message of empowerment. The narrative arc begins by showing us the steps Lovelace has taken to reclaim their power and ends with them standing firmly in that power. I imagine they are standing at a window, staring out at the bright full moon as it mirrors back to them the power they have finally claimed that had always been inside them. What an essential and brave journey they have embarked on and we are lucky enough to witness them as they transform. The beautiful images throughout add to the magick and really embody their transformation for the reader.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and Amanda Lovelace for the advanced copy.

It seems these find me when I Need them most. Just like Flower Crowns and Fearsome Things - this collection really resonated with me. It's nice to pull myself from the dark and know I'm not alone. Hopeful not hopeless.

ARC was given by NetGalley & Andrews McMeel Publishing.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Talk of body image, mentions of eating disorders, misogyny, self-harm, talk of loss of loved ones, trauma

Author Content/Trigger Warnings: Body image issues, eating disorders, self-injury, alcoholism, misogyny, religion, suicide, death, trauma, & possibly more.


I was really hesitant to pick up another Lovelace book, but between the cover and the title, I was roped in and decided to give it a chance. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book and it felt like I was reading Lovelace's work for the first time again. I thought this collection was powerful, there was a lot of stuff that I really connected to and got emotional over, and just enjoyed my time reading this book. I do think I read this at a really important perfect time for myself, as well. Overall, I don't think this book will be for everyone, but I do recommend this book if you still appreciate Lovelace's work.


All thoughts, feelings, experiences, and opinions are honest and my own.

This is the first time I've read Amanda Lovelace, although she is already an author who has been publishing quite famous compilations for several years.

I like how easy it is to understand and how common situations are presented. There are several poems that are very relatable, but that's the end of my experience. I didn't feel anything else. It touches on various themes such as relationships, empowerment, lack of confidence, believing in yourself again, and the illustrations are beautiful. I automatically wanted to take photos of some and publish them, however I don't feel that they are going to be stay forever in my memory. That's probably something personal, i'm not that used to reading poetry.

I am still interested in reading the other poetry collections that Amanda has published ♡

Thanks to Netgalley for the bow.

I had trouble with this review because the content of this little book comes from the heart of this author and her challenges with mental health and body image. It feels uncomfortable to assign a star rating to this because of that, but these poems just aren't good.

Since Rupi Kaur's "Milk and Honey", the rise of "Instagram poetry" has encouraged poets and authors to put short poems in a beautifully bound book to be posted for people to caption "in my self-acceptance era"! (legit the title of one of the poems)

These poems lack any sort of depth. And although the issues that the author writes about in these poems are almost universal experiences for her readers and followers, they feel so surface level which is the opposite of what poetry NEEDS to be. Cutesy metaphors and quippy titles are not enough to make this book any more than a 1 star read for me.

I was hesitant to review this poetry collection for a few days bc I just didn’t connect with any of them. I know why some really love this style of poetry and I think that it usually works, but these felt like Twitter posts or IG post captions and none were all that memorable. However, with self-empowerment, self-love and self-reflection galore, you can tell this was important to the author.

Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the opportunity to review this e-ARC.