The Poet X

This book is incredibly impactful and I understand why it was so acclaimed.To be honest, I never planned on reading this. The premise didn't seem like something I'd been into and the last time I read a book told in verse, I wasn't very fond of it (looking at you [b:The Princess Saves Herself in This One 30075802 The Princess Saves Herself in This One (Women Are Some Kind of Magic, #1) Amanda Lovelace https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1462211636l/30075802.SY75.jpg 50494177]). With that said, the book club I'm in at school selected this book and I begrudgingly read it.Boy am I glad I did. This story is powerful and allowed me to view life from a different cultural lens, something I'm really trying to do more of. This book instantly hooked me in and I was emotionally invested in Xiomara's plight. Moreover, when it came to religion, I felt myself able to relate to her on some fronts, which was very interesting.I'd recommend this book to anyone in a heartbeat. There's a reason it's won several awards.