ARC Review: The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace

Rating: 4 stars!

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. (Thanks!)

I was a bit hesitant to read this poetry collection since I wasn't thrilled with her previous work, The Princess Saves Herself in this One. But I do want to read more poetry so I went for it and I liked The Witch Doesn't Burn in this Onea lot more.

This collection focuses a lot on feminist themes, flame similes, and the archetype of the witch/ bad girl. I found that The Princess Saves Herself in this One was a bit too dark for me with all the themes of cancer, rape, and body issues, whereas The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One did have some dark themes but the main message was empowerment. I found myself bookmarking a lot more quotes and getting the chills while reading this collection of poetry.

I just felt so empowered while reading this collection of poetry. If Katniss Everdeen read poetry, I think she would be a hardcore fangirl of The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One. Highly recommend if you're looking for some empowering feminist poetry with fantastical themes.

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