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A review by nitya
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Read for MLIS elective
Powerful and I love that it's in verse! Not sure how I feel about the ending and resolution (and the lack of development with certain characters). It was incomplete and half-assed; it could have been better imo.
Content warning: misogyny/sexism, racism, sexual harassment, child abuse, religious themes, homophobia (not by main character), bullying, drug use (pot)
Powerful and I love that it's in verse! Not sure how I feel about the ending and resolution (and the lack of development with certain characters). It was incomplete and half-assed; it could have been better imo.
Content warning: misogyny/sexism, racism, sexual harassment, child abuse, religious themes, homophobia (not by main character), bullying, drug use (pot)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Homophobia, and Bullying
Minor: Drug use