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badmom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
laurad_reads's review against another edition
5.0
This was truly beautiful and hurting - The writing, the characters and the feelings!
24carrotgay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book ignited something in me— I truly cannot give it enough stars!! The writing and narration were phenomenal, and I loved the poetry throughout the book. I love reading and writing poetry, and this book felt like a love letter to both. The Poet X spoke to me in a way I will never forget.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia
roeckitcody's review against another edition
5.0
I want to read absolutely everything Elizabeth Acevedo EVER writes in the future. Her words are magic, and a lantern in all this darkness. I am blown away by the sheer genius in this book
travelreader85's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
devrose's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
No star rating because I'm not this book's target audience. I think it's an important book, and I can see why some folks what it banned even though I think that's stupid, but I am definitely not a teenage girl anymore. A little too YA for me.
baskini's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A quick read. I enjoyed it. The writing was hit and miss for me. But i did like the story. Most things happen in the last 100 pages.
kransom's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
tdasilva26's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely out of my comfort zone just because the amount of romance was a little too much for me but I really enjoyed the story line! I loved watching the characters develop and loved Xiomara’s powerful perspective! Definitely very interesting and powerful!