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Trace
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Pat Cummings

Release date: Apr 02, 2019

Enter for the chance to win an ARC of TRACE. This debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Pat Cummings tells a poignant story about grief, ...more

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Giveaway dates: Dec 18 - Jan 17, 2019

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Emma Giordano's review of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

" This was a surprising read for me!! I do not read poetry, nor do I typically like it, therefore I have avoided reading books in verse for years. I decided to pick up the audiobook from my library just because it was so short, but I’m so pleased I gav This was a surprising read for me!! I do not read poetry, nor do I typically like it, therefore I have avoided reading books in verse for years. I decided to pick up the audiobook from my library just because it was so short, but I’m so pleased I gave it a chance. This is a story absolutely everyone should experience.

CW: sexism/misogyny, homophobia, slut-shaming, abuse, sexual assault/harassment

I would HIGHLY recommend the audio version of this novel. I don’t have an experience with the physical novel to compare it to, but Elizabeth Acevedo does a fantastic job of performing her novel. The passion for her writing and the power behind her words comes through so strongly by listening. Plus, it’s only about 4 hours and is extremely easy to fall into. You will DEVOUR this audiobook.

The writing is INCREDIBLE. I know nothing about poetry and sentence structure in verse, but I KNOW Elizabeth Acevedo is a master. Her syntax is inhumanely perfect, every word carefully chosen and placed where it is meant to be. I’m genuinely shocked this is a debut as the author appears so competent and experienced in her craft. If you are yearning for a story with beautiful writing and a memorable voice, The Poet X absolutely needs to be on your list.

I was really shocked with how much I resonated with this novel. Xiomara’s story deals with endless important topics, from dealing with sexism to questioning her faith as well as coping with her difficult family life and exploring her own identity. I went into this novel expecting to read a story about someone very different from myself (a Dominican teen with a twin brother who comes from a very strict, religious household) but came away relating to Xiomara in a way I have not connected with a character in a while. I felt so heard in the way Xiomara expresses her experience as a girl, not only in how she receives so much unwanted attention and objectification, but also in how she learns to recognize her value and take pride in herself. I love watching girls know their worth and finally lay claim to the space they are entitled to take up in this world, physically and emotionally. I’m taken aback with how accurately this story spoke to me, but I’m also leaving this story so empowered.

The Poet X was an enchanting story about what it means to be a girl, a sister, a daughter, but most importantly, what it means to be your own individual person. Xiomara is immensely creative, talented, likeable, and relatable. She has a story to tell that you won’t want to miss. I don’t think I would consider this an absolute favorite of mine, but it is an amazing story that I’d recommend to absolutely anyone. ...more "
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