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I don’t know if it’s because I read Pet so long ago, but I just didn’t feel connected to this book!

It was beautifully written (as always) and I enjoyed the story. But I felt disconnected.

I appreciated the storytelling and world building and how it shows the raw and gritty realities of protesting and trying to make the world a better place, and all the struggle that comes with it. It was full of dread, emotion, helplessness, identify, finding your place, and hope above all else.

Still a fantastic read & I would recommend!!

bookreviewswithkb's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

what does the revolution look like? what will it take to rid our society of oppression and racism in all its forms? is violence a necessary part of the equation? these are the questions Bitter grapples with in this beautiful young adult novel. i enjoyed reading it and the writing is spectacular as per usual for Emezi

but i wish Emezi had left more room for the reader to try to determine for themselves the questions around the role of violence in revolution

it is good, but it’s not amazing

taylormae's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring

5.0

charityc's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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sheabuckley's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I liked returning to this world, because I remember being entranced by the dystopia of it all in Pet. This book explores really interesting and weighty topics; what is Justice? When is violence against the oppressed validation for violence against the oppressor? How do we win against a corrupt and broken system without radical change? Can we? The resolution was interesting, I’m still unsure if I agree, but it’s given me a lot to reflect on.

bookishholly's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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? No

5.0

I have yet to read Pet as this became available in my Library first so I thought I would give it a listen. I really love the world and what has been set up here so I'm definitely looking forward to what is to come in the next book.

judi_ly's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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