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junkxe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
mengzhenreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.75
This was a fantastic book to listen to as an audiobook, especially if you had a physical copy that you could annotate alongside it, especially with the way that some poems were structured. I loved hearing the author herself reading her work, and of course the story itself had a super powerful punch that I don't always see in YA poetry. This really feels like a proper poetry book with clear purpose and intention and I'm absolutely here for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying
leila's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
the audiobook was amazing - the author's narration is insane. it probably sounds cliche but i felt everything. really beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual content
nofy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia
aussiejunkie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
This was... amazing! And UNIQUE! So wholesome and moving and beautiful and how ironic to read a book that is all about words and their beauty and then not being able to find any to describe it.
I can barely remember the last time I read a whole book in one sitting, but I'm sure I'll remember this one.
I can barely remember the last time I read a whole book in one sitting, but I'm sure I'll remember this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
Moderate: Infertility and Physical abuse
Minor: Bullying and Homophobia
lindseythelibrarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
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).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Racism
Minor: Religious bigotry
hexada's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexism
rynicolereads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
4.75
I don't have much experience reading novels in verse so I was a little intimidated by The Poet X, but I'm so glad I read it! The story is told through Xiomara's poems. At fifteen years old, she finds herself receiving unwanted attention and turns to poetry as an outlet. Throughout the novel, Acevedo touches on big themes such as mother-daughter relationships, religion, complicated family dynamics, and adolescence. I loved this book and look forward to reading more by Acevedo!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming and Homophobia
amressing's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism