A review by lily_eames
The Poet X, by Elizabeth Acevedo
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
I read this book for school but honestly I thought it was amazing. I love the unique use of poetry mixed with prose. It’s a super fast read that tells the coming of age story of a young Afro Latina woman. The author portrays the struggle between church and sexuality beautifully. While some of the poetry is a little too close to prose for my taste, many of the poems took my breath away. A great read!
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment and Homophobia