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A review by allyordyna
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
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
3.75
This is one of those books that you can just tell comes from deep within the author’s heart and mind. A character study where X could be real as you or me, and her journey of personal and artistic growth is a journey you get to take with her. When she was despairing, so was I; when she was rejoicing, I too felt elation.
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racial slurs and Sexual harassment