The Princess Saves Herself in This One (Women Are Some Kind of Magic, #1)

Amanda Lovelace structures this poetry collection into four distinct sections: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The verses document a life shaped by childhood neglect, the death of a mother, and the aftermath of being silenced in abusive relationships. By subverting traditional fairy tale archetypes, the poems trace a transition from victimhood to independence. Lovelace uses short, lowercase stanzas to describe eating disorders, self-harm, and romantic betrayal, eventually pivoting toward the discovery of personal agency and the decision to live without waiting for a rescuer.

This book serves readers who have endured domestic trauma or deep grief and seek a vocabulary for their survival. It attracts those interested in modern feminist poetry that prioritizes directness over metaphor. Readers finish the collection with a sense of permission to prioritize their own well-being over social expectations of female passivity. The text provides a framework for recognizing one's own internal strength and offers a mirror for those rebuilding their lives after significant loss or harm.