12.7k reviews for:

Poet X

Elizabeth Acevedo

4.45 AVERAGE

aseasoninseason's review against another edition

4.0

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I've only read one other book by this author, but so far I think she excels at unique novel structures as well as character work. This was going to be another 5 star read for me until the conclusion. It felt rushed and

the reconciliation  between the protagonist and her mother didn't feel deserved. When the abuse is fueled by religion, it feels wrong to have their priest be the only mediator. X's safety just doesn't seem prioritized by the people around her over preserving her relationship with her mother.

susan_s's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

dookiehana's review against another edition

5.0

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sobbed

champagne_problems21's review against another edition

5.0

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Raw and riveting.

teeej's review against another edition

4.5

funny inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

shelvedbyamanda's review against another edition

4.25

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

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a book about spoken word poetry, written in poems and prose, is definitely meant to be read via audio! especially if the poet themself narrates the book 

this was an emotional account of 6 months in the life of Xiomara and her daily musings of what it’s like to be a teen in Harlem. she struggles to balance her mother’s religiously motivated expectations, growing into her body, feelings for a boy at school, and her burgeoning passion for writing poetry. 

loved this quick, unique, and beautifully written story that packs a punch! 

kammons's review against another edition

5.0

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Shit, now I'm crying

bookbugg's review against another edition

5.0

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I have always been a huge HUGE fan of Slam Poetry and even write some myself. I’ve been to performances and leave with goose bumps, in complete awe of the art. When I picked up this book, I was expecting poetry but NOT a story, not such an amazing tone. I’m blown away and this book will be read again and again. There’s some stories that leave imprints on your heart and this is one of them. Xiomara is an amazing, talented and strong young women and I admire her so much! 5 stars through and through.

elenad23's review against another edition

5.0

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

juli_mod's review against another edition

3.75

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated