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kozzumes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
i love that this was written in verse and yet, it doesn't feel forced. instead, the poetics of it feel intentional and natural, especially later on. the flow gets more refined, the imagery more vivid and it reflects the way that xiomara finds and then cleans up her voice and makes it powerful for her. her poetry, her voice are strong and they paint such tangible images and it's lovely.
the only thing that keeps me from committing to a full five stars is the conflict resolution at the end.
ultimately, it's a beautiful book with beautiful storytelling. acevedo is a ridiculously talented author and poet, and i'm very excited to continue reading her work.
Graphic: Child abuse, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
sarah984's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked seeing how far Xiomara could go with the support of people (both other kids and adults) who cared about her and believed in her, but I did feel like things with her mom wrapped up a little too neatly after what had happened between them.
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
readswithnatalieb's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Religious bigotry
montyroz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Religious bigotry
tina94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
libraryghost's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
crinspire's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
agus_lee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault
my_forest_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Religious bigotry
anamaria_izabela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry