Part of Women Are Some Kind of Magic
First published 2018
Amanda Lovelace explores the archetype of the witch as a symbol of female power and survival. Her poetry collection presents the witch as a figure who possesses supernatural abilities, maintains fierce independence, and proves impossible to destroy. Lovelace crafts verses that speak directly to experiences of judgment, oppression, and marginalization that women face. The poems function as both personal expression and rallying cry, encouraging readers to develop resilience in the face of adversity. Through accessible language and relatable imagery, Lovelace transforms everyday struggles into acts of rebellion. The collection argues that women can reclaim their narratives from those who seek to diminish them. Each poem builds toward the central message that modern women, like the mythical witch, possess an inner strength that cannot be extinguished. The book offers readers permission to embrace their power and resist forces that attempt to silence or control them.
Genres: feminism, contemporary, poetry, activism, inspirational, womens-fiction
Vibes: defiant, empowering, intimate, lyrical, rallying, thought-provoking
Tropes: inner-strength, reclaimed-narrative, symbol-of-resistance
Period: contemporary
192 pages · Paperback · Andrews McMeel Publishing
Content warnings: sexism