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tinkithesquirelll's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Stunning
Graphic: Mental illness, Body shaming, Cursing, Child abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Grief, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry
kbairbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I am tearing up over here. Wow this hit home. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with how much my own life was interwoven into this story and it’s really beautiful seeing comparisons in life experiences, fiction or not, because then we have visual proof we are not alone.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol and Fire/Fire injury
readswithnatalieb's review against another edition
4.5
Wow. I'm so glad I was able to not only read this story, but listen to Elizabeth Acevedo's audio narration as well. I still consider poetry pretty new for me so anytime I can listen while reading, I feel I’m able to fully immerse myself in the author’s creation. In a way, I feel as if I’m reading it how Acevedo intended.
In such few words (because most pages are maybe half a page), this book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s beautiful, it’s painful, it very much reminded me of how difficult high school is for so many kids.
Besides high school, Xiomara’s mother is very religious, which causes a bit of friction among Xiomara and her twin. Her and twin’s relationship made my heart smile.
Despite the troubles Xiomara is having at home and school, she finds comfort and encouragement from a teacher, who pushes her to join a poetry club. It’s there that Xiomara finds her voice and a community to uplift her when she’s in need.
Content warnings: bullying, racism, abuse, harassment, cheating, mental health, religion (used to justify abusive behavior).
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Minor: Religious bigotry
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