Book Review: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
A poetic telling of a young girl’s struggles with growing up, check out my full review for The Poet X below!
Book Information
Xiomara Batista uses her poetry to let out the feelings that she can’t say out loud. Like how her body has turned curvy and now she can’t get men to stop objectifying her. Or how her mother doesn’t understand her. Or how her brother seems to be the perfect twin. Told in beautiful prose, The Poet X tells the story of one young girl’s discovery of herself, and the words that make her feel more powerful that the world.
Review | Heidi Dischler
This was a fairly quick read that was as powerful and poignant as I had heard it would be. I found it extremely relatable as a woman growing up in a religious family and not knowing where my place was. Or feeling like I was only an object to men as soon as my body grew curves.
The Poet X is a great read for people who love beautiful and lyrical writing. I personally love poetry, so this was a win for me before I even started reading the book.
As far as plot goes, I think it was great in its progression and I seriously enjoyed the ending. While I don’t want to go too much into spoilers, I found it to be a happy ending that really shows you just how much love means when it comes to family.
Overall, this was great read that highlighted growing up as a girl, religious expectations in a family, and the undeniable truth that comes with finding your passion and your words.
Source: Audiobook from Libby Public Library
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