This book is a must read. Xiomara lives in a religious, immigrant household. Her mother is very strict about what she can and can't do. She writes poetry as an outlet, an escape, and a way to express herself. I adored this story and how Xiomara finds her voice and her confidence through writing and performing poetry. I really enjoyed reading about the serious topics that teens think about like questioning religion, first love, identity, and finding a community. My only complaint is that I didn't like that she called her brother Twin, it just felt dehumanizing to me.