tinysierra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I first read The Poet X in 2019 and I remembered enjoying it, but it didn’t really stick in my mind how great it was. But wow, after rereading it, I am amazed again at how profound it was.
The Poet X is written in verse. It’s about a Dominican American girl named Xiomara. She’s struggling with spirituality, her relationships with the people around her, unwanted sexual attention, finding her voice.
She pours her heart and soul out into her poetry.
I just can’t get over how well written the poems are. The formatting really helps to portray the emotion, too.
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Physical abuse
robin_leeann's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Homophobia
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Homophobia, Infertility, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
emmahelen2298's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Body shaming, Violence, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Sexual content, Racism, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
kbairbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol and Fire/Fire injury
spaghettii's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Racism, Drug use, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Homophobia and Violence
sarah_brazenbookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Physical abuse and Religious bigotry
minbyrnes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Some quotes that really stood out to me that I had to pause the audiobook and write them down were:
Spoiler
“And I think of all the things we could be if we were never told our bodies were not built for them.”and
“The world is almost peaceful when you stop trying to understand it.”
(I wrote these as I heard them so idk what they’re supposed to look like in the book, which is why I really want to purchase a physical copy).
I really connected to Xiomara’s story and struggles and I love her so much. Her struggles with religion, the way other people perceive her, and being forced to act strong for her own sake and for the sake of her loved ones; I’m sure a lot of young girls can relate to her even if the situations aren’t exactly the same.
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Misogyny
Minor: Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
criticalbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Racism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Violence