Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths by Elizabeth Acevedo

Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths

Elizabeth Acevedo

fiction feminism poetry young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

42 pages | first published 2016

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Beastgirl & Other Origin Myths is a collection of folkloric poems centered on the historical, mythological, gendered and geographic experiences of a first generation American woman. From the border in the Dominican Republic, to the bustling st...
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Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 72%
dark 45%
challenging 36%
hopeful 27%
sad 27%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
informative 9%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 88% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.33

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