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A review by kananineko
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
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
Oh my god, this book was so good. I’ve realized recently how much I really love a good coming of age story (might be my favorite type of story, honestly), and this is an amazing one. I’m not a poet, but I’m a writer and this made me feel things.
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Addiction, and Abandonment