A review by takarakei
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

  • Trans feminine MC
  • the magic of art
  • Group parenting (Redemption has 3 parents)
  • the power of facing fear

Is an angel not always a hunter, is a hunter not always an angel? it replied. As long as the target is a monster.

Akwaeke Emezi can't miss! Their beautiful writing brings to life a heartfelt story about the 'monsters' that hide away in our world(s) and how we can face them, even in fear. In Pet, Emezi has created a utopian city called Lucille where monsters have been driven out, they 'don't exist anymore.' But Jam and her best friend Redemption learn that no matter what the adults say, if we forget about monsters that's how they find ways to come back.

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