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achilleanshelves's review
4.0
This is a beautiful collection with some hard-hitting topics.
Edit upon reread:
Acevedo's prose is so perfect; it ensnares me with every single line. Every single myth, story, superstition and issue she speaks about in these poems are spoken with such clarity - I highly recommend this short little collection.
Edit upon reread:
Acevedo's prose is so perfect; it ensnares me with every single line. Every single myth, story, superstition and issue she speaks about in these poems are spoken with such clarity - I highly recommend this short little collection.
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
An incredible book! Each poem was rife with amazing description and themes that felt personal and culturally informed. It was beautiful, to experience these poems, and to be able to gain more insight into Acevedo's mind and how it works. My favorite poem was the one about Dominican superstitions and how they differ from American superstitions. This is a fantastic compilation of poetry, and if you liked The Poet X, you absolutely cannot miss out on this.
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tealeafbooks's review
4.0
Short, but containing so many strong poems.
"Beloved" and "For the Poet Who Told Me Rats Aren't Noble Enough Creatures for a Poem" stood out--plus others. "Mami Came to this Country as a Nanny," too.
"Beloved" and "For the Poet Who Told Me Rats Aren't Noble Enough Creatures for a Poem" stood out--plus others. "Mami Came to this Country as a Nanny," too.
abbievillehorror's review
5.0
This is a short but powerful collection reflecting deep into what it means to be Afro-latinx and the experiences that go along with that. I haven’t met a poem by Elizabeth Acevedo that I don’t love and these are no exception.
zachcarter's review
4.0
Really great collection of poems on Dominican identity and culture, race, and womanhood.
caylieratzlaff's review
4.0
This is only 35 pages but I am always amazed by Acevedo’s words and the stories she crafts. These poems aren’t precisely meant for me, as they’re rooted in Afro-Latina and Dominican roots, but the way with words is BEAUTIFUL. These are also more serious and mature than her YA verses, but they pack the same lunch.
Did I spend like $10 for 35 pages of Acevedo’s first chapbook? Yes. Do I regret it? No.
Did I spend like $10 for 35 pages of Acevedo’s first chapbook? Yes. Do I regret it? No.
raethereviewer's review
5.0
Finally got around to reading this and just as I expected, loved every single one of these poems.
carpenoctumpoetry's review
4.0
This was a quick but delightful little collection. I love the dark whimsy of these poems, especially as I prep for spooky season.
patricia_fierezza's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
drekklin's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
5.0
Excellent chapbook that runs the gambit from wit to disaster to loveliness to the grotesque and back around again. Loved the poem about rats especially.