A review by mvptp
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I would give this 10 stars if I could. I've had this on my TBR for years because the thought of an entire book in verse wasn't appealing but I've recently started my own hip hop journey and felt right to try now. Even though I am Dominican my experience is so different from Xiomara's that at some point they meet and I was her and she was me even when I didn't get it. 
A beautiful story that has left with a hopeful heart as I end this year