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    shine your icy crown
    shine your icy crown
    shine your icy crown
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    shine your icy crown

    By Amanda Lovelace

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    Happily ever after is already within you. A poetry collection from the author who “turns the fairy tale on its head, in all the best feminist ways” (Ms. Magazine).

    amanda lovelace, the bestselling & award–winning author of the “women are some kind of magic” poetry series, presents shine your icy crown, the second installment in her new feminist poetry series, “you are your own fairy tale.” this is a story about not letting society dictate the limits of your potential. it’s time to take back your power & realize that you don’t need a king in order to be a queen.

    praise for amanda lovelace

    “Those who are fans and followers of Lovelace will not be disappointed, as she serves up her unique mix of fairytale references and female empowerment, all distilled down into scant, but impactful words . . . Lovelace has found a way to make herself stand out.” —YA Books Central

    “The ease with which one can consume each poem is what makes Lovelace’s poetry so striking . . . Its messages and little truths are what make it a fantastic work.” —Affinity Magazine
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJan 26, 2021
    ISBN9781524868857
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    Amanda Lovelace

    Amanda Lovelace is a bestselling poet who rose to fame through her poetry posted to Tumblr and Instagram. Her works have a feminist character, bringing new versions of traditional tales. They have succinct and direct verses, although reflective.

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