I received an advance review copy from Andrews McMeel Publishing through Netgalley; all opinions are my own and honest.

I absolutely adore this collection. Amanda Lovelace has always been one of my go-tos for reassurance and emotional comfort, a reminder that I'm doing just fine and I am enough.

I've never read anything quite like it, the mix of Cinderella retelling with self-discovery and relationship building, all in thoughtful free verse; I would've liked to see the Cinderella motif extended through part ii, but that's a minor critique — I do like the themes and topics that are included.

If the rest of this series is consistent, I'm sure I'm going to love it just as much as Amanda's other works.

content warnings:

"child abuse, toxic friendships, toxic romantic relationships, sexual harassment, eating disorders, fatphobia, suicide, trauma, & possibly more. remember to practice self-care before, during, & after reading."