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b0rn_2_read's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
kizzabell's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sproutedpages's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Pedophilia and Sexual assault
amanda_the_librarian's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
catt_j's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Pet is a fast-paced character driven novel set in the city of Lucille. The story relies heavily on shifts in Jam’s relationships, introspection in light of those changes, and a curiousness about history that leads to knowledge with great emotional weight. Emezi’s lyrical flow within the prose truly makes this book for me. They use the style in ways that retrieve empathy for readers to hold while getting to know these characters. I can’t get enough of the complicated history of Lucille & the way Emezi explores it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
slowly_dying_inside's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
This was a challenging read. It forces you to think about your perception of reality and whether you are seeing what is really there or if you are seeing what you want to see so as not to “make waves”. It forces you to ask the difficult questions of what is real and what is only a facade. You’re forced to confront what monstrosities, we, as humans can, have, and will face. Even when were children. It shows humanity's ugliness and the beauty it could have if only we would come together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Pedophilia
kitkatsbookden's review against another edition
4.0
I’d been wanting to read this for awhile and it definitely didn’t disappoint!! Such an interesting concept that I wanted more of, but it also thought this book was the perfect length. I can’t wait to read the prequel!!
jamieahonen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
3.5
kaitsteak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0