A review by bodagirl
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! I've read some poetic fiction before and enjoyed the format. In this case, the format really added to the book - Xiomara is a poet expressing her inner thoughts through poetry. The "teenage" topics were dealt with in a realistic and nonexploitative way. I also appreciated that the ending also wasn't wrapped up in a neat bow, instead it emphasized that relationships need continual work.
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