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lavendermarch's review against another edition
5.0
This was an excellent book! I loved With the Fire on High and also enjoyed Clap When You Land, so I knew I would enjoy this as well, but I was a bit nervous about it being a novel in verse. However, it worked really well for me! Xiomara's thoughts and her world came across so vividly, no matter what kinds of emotions she was feelings or what was happening. I love how Acevedo always makes her characters multifaceted and real, from the protagonist Xiomara to side characters like Father Sean the priest. The characterization of Xiomara's mother was particularly well done, since her relationship with Xiomara was one of the main themes of the novel. Overall, this was a poignant, realistic read and I highly recommend it. 5 stars.
what_katie_read_in_ca's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeously written novel in verse! I really appreciated the depiction of family and the tension between X's own spiritual journey and the religious lifestyle of her mother. What a beautiful testament to the power of poetry!
lisasletters's review against another edition
4.0
8/10 ~ Audiobook ~ Loved the way this was written and read! The setting and characters were interesting
hangngt_'s review against another edition
3.0
•2.75/5•
The message in this book is really powerful, and I find it intriguing since it is told in verse.
But I don’t really like the writing style and I didn’t connect on a deep level with the main character.
Most of the stuff I was just skimming through.
Overall, great message, the execution not so much.
The message in this book is really powerful, and I find it intriguing since it is told in verse.
But I don’t really like the writing style and I didn’t connect on a deep level with the main character.
Most of the stuff I was just skimming through.
Overall, great message, the execution not so much.
jordanrosez90's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.25
lilyr2023's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
vicreads24's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
pageofmaddie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
riveraanahiz's review against another edition
5.0
I have been wanting to read this book for so long and I am so happy I finally did! I listened to the audiobook, in which the author herself reads the book, while reading along and I think it enhanced my experience reading the book to hear Acevedo read her own work the way she intended, especially since this book is a young adult novel written in verse. And it is an absolute masterpiece. The way the poems go through and tell a story is so interesting. It was also relatable; it hit so close to home that I found myself having to stop reading because I was in tears. I was so invested and connected that I found myself reading ahead of the audiobook. This is definitely an amazing book and I highly recommend it!!!
miyaso's review against another edition
4.0
I read The Poet X through the audiobook, which was really good! I thought it was wonderfully written. I even teared up a few times. There were moments where I could completely relate to her struggles. I loved that she had Twin as her support system- someone who understood her but not completely. Her wanting to be heard was loud enough for it to reverberate through the writing.
I am a sucker for a happy ending. But I didn’t think The Poet X needed one. But her struggles with her place in the world, religion and her family were swept under the rug towards the end. Xiomara had so much more to learn and go through. So, the happy ending felt like a pretty ribbon was tied in a bow to her story.
I loved the discussions of religion, sexual harassment, family expectations. But keep that in mind before going into this book, it can be a bit tough!
I am a sucker for a happy ending. But I didn’t think The Poet X needed one. But her struggles with her place in the world, religion and her family were swept under the rug towards the end. Xiomara had so much more to learn and go through. So, the happy ending felt like a pretty ribbon was tied in a bow to her story.
I loved the discussions of religion, sexual harassment, family expectations. But keep that in mind before going into this book, it can be a bit tough!