A review by claudcloud
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

"And isn't that what a poem is? A lantern glowing in the dark."

This book was absolutely phenomenal, and I will read anything and everything that Elizabeth Acevedo writes! The heart and soul of this is palpable, especially if you listen to it on audio book (which I highly recommend because it's narrated by Acevedo herself!!!) 

An absolutely stunning debut. I only wish I'd read it sooner!