"it is your divine right to heal as messily & as inconsistently & as loudly as possible"
Another feminist anthem by Amanda Lovelace and a reminder to always fall in love with yourself first. I have loved her since reading the women are some kind of magic series. Lovelace's poetry has a way of peering into your soul, and her newest book of poetry is no different. Plus the illustrations are gorgeous! As a woman in my late twenties, I felt this book speaks to the many challenges, both societally and personally, that we face in a misogynistic world. Especially if you're a woman not following a "normal" trajectory. If you've ever been told you're too much, not enough, too emotional, too broken, too opinionated... this poetry is for you. I love how accessible Amanda Lovelace's style of poetry is - I find myself relating over and over again. I love how this book bounces back and forth between big sister and the narrator. It's like one big pep talk. Amanda Lovelace's poetry is truly therapy for the shattered heart and stokes the fire in my soul.
(ARC review for NetGalley)