The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X

by Elizabeth Acevedo

Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking.

Reviewed by layawaydragon on

5 of 5 stars

Share
Content Warning: Abusive Overbearing Mother, Neglectful Father, Sexual Harassment,

I loved this. It's amazing. It's just hard to review, honestly. I j u s t





I am glad of how things worked out in the end. There's just one thing I want to make sure is clear for my conscious: you are under no obligation to reconcile with anyone who treats you terribly.

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • Started reading
  • Finished reading
  • 22 September, 2017: Reviewed
  • Started reading
  • Finished reading
  • 22 September, 2017: Reviewed