A review by lily_eames
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

I read this book for school but honestly I thought it was amazing. I love the unique use of poetry mixed with prose. It’s a super fast read that tells the coming of age story of a young Afro Latina woman. The author portrays the struggle between church and sexuality beautifully. While some of the poetry is a little too close to prose for my taste, many of the poems took my breath away. A great read!
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