A review by nadia
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I've never been so compelled to read a whole book out loud while reading it as I was with this one. I loved that nearly all of The Poet X was in (super accessible) verse, as we follow our young protagonist, who discovers slam poetry, and uses it to understand more about herself, her relationships, and the world around her.

If you're looking for an easier, fun, and yet moving and creative read, or if you love poetry, especially slam or performance poetry, this one is definitely for you!