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herrrrmann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
raenique's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
truude's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
thecozyarchivist's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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? No
4.0
I was so excited when I learned that Akwaeke Emezi was writing a prequel to Pet. This book was so good and really expanded on the universe of Pet. It also felt very of the time, especially with how people can show up for protests in different ways.
chewblockya's review against another edition
dark
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hopeful
sad
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medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence, Police brutality, Self harm, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse and Ableism
bjoern's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.25
trishah05's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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hopeful
tense
medium-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
4.5
nicole_theythem's review against another edition
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4.5
I really really enjoyed this book. I was so happy to find out this book existed. After reading and finishing pet. I wanted more of this world and Lucille. This book did not let me down! This book gave so much backstory to pet and made me love Bitter even more. I loved Bitter's backstory and getting to know her more than just as jam's mom. Even though I knew how the Angels came to this world from pet, it was still amazing and wowing in how it was told in this story. I thought that this story wasn't rushed and was told at the perfect speed for this story. I still would love to read more about this world, town and family. I also loved that I could place characters from pet in this story. I think this was the perfect prequel to pet.
sallygalula's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-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
laserdiscreader's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.5