Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

105 reviews

lexa's review against another edition

4.5

I will listen to any Elizabeth Acevedo audiobook. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Homophobia

ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Sexual harassment

czty27's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment

eisi28's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse

Moderate: Body shaming, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment

ladybeldaran's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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 highly recommend the audiobook, as the narrator (also the author) does an exceptional job at giving voice to Xiomara. It a coming-of-age story that will move you over and over, and for adults, will remind us of what it means to be a teen just figuring things out. It isn't an easy story - Xiomara goes through a lot.

The only reason this isn't 5 stars is the ending is

a bit too neatly wrapped up, with abusers doing about-faces and all wounds healing.

Content warnings:

vivid portrayals of parental abuse; frequent portrayals of sexual harassment of minors (catcalls, groping, etc.); religious trauma with Catholicism as the religion depicted; heavy depictions of misogyny, particularly related to sex, bodies and menstruation.

All of these are interrogated & narratively condemned.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Outing

a_alves00's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, Infidelity, and Misogyny

modernmatilda's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? No

5.0

If you're going to read this book, PLEASE do yourself a favor and listen to the author read via audiobook while reading a physical copy. Her performance and delivery should be heard and her word choices should be treasured. 

I felt seen and I saw others because of this book. Would DEFINITELY recommend to everyone, especially high schoolers. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Sexism, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Drug use

vampire_burrito's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-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? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment

ranjanireviewsreads's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment

Christianity details - confirmation, confessions, homophobia, mass, etc.

emilyhv's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual harassment