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A review by cameronreads
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
4.5
For some reason I was sceptical that I would like this as much as Pet but I absolutely did; perhaps even more. The discussions in this book were genuinely so necessary and powerful, but also handled with an incredible nuance. There were conversations about responsibility to make change, when you should prioritise yourself, whether eventually peace is worth present violence, etc. I loved Bitter’s character and the friends she made. The representation, as always, was fantastic. This was a great prequel, and I think this duology is a must-read.
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent