the witch doesn't drown in this one by Amanda Lovelace Review

 Title: the witch doesn’t drown in this one

Author: Amanda Lovelace

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Poetry

Series: Women Are Some Kind of Magic, book four

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book through the publisher and Netgalley–thank you!

I’ve been following Amanda Lovelace since my early Tumblr days, so when I had an opportunity to review her latest book of poetry through Netgalley, I jumped at it. I’d never read one of her books of poetry before; this was my first and it certainly won’t be my last. Poetry is one of my old passions; I spent time all through middle and high school writing my own. However, it’s been ages since I’ve wrote one. This book was inspiring, full of bright rage and passionate words. These poems were open and visceral, reaching down deep into the soul and wrenching it open to the world. Was it hard to get through? Sometimes. However, I devoured this tome of poetry within two days, and I can’t wait for March so people can get their hands on it!

Amanda Lovelace is known for writing fierce, feminine poems, and this one did not disappoint. Written raw and honest and real, this book of poems stole my heart and made me think. It was full of rage, hope, and sadness, all at once. More than once, I gasped; this book really spoke to me, especially in our current political climate. This book was barely two hundred pages, yet the words seared themselves onto my heart. Did it make me sad? At times, immensely so, but most of all, it filled me with hope. Lovelace uses tried and true tropes, especially fairy tales, to mine through and create something completely new. I look forward to reading more of her collections of poetry, because this one was like a bright fire: hot, red, and burning. I loved it, even as it held up a mirror to America’s current culture. This collection was absolutely unforgettable, and I’m so happy this book was one of the first of 2026. Lovelace pens another winner! The bottom line: Rich, fiery, and full of rage and hope in turn, I loved the witch doesn’t drown in this one! Next on deck: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi!