A review by dejeunee
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.75

I... truly do not even have the words for this book. I don't even all the way know how to feel. This book is sick. it's twisty, it's messy. These characters are deeply flawed and are in some crazy situations. We truly are thrust into the underworld of New Lagos with what we experience in Little Rot. I had very visceral reactions to what unfolded in this book and I felt deeply uncomfortable at times.

One thing I will say is Emezi has range. The way they are able to write so many vastly different books and move in and out of genres is incredible. I am very curious to hear/see other people's reactions to this book because I am...

stressed

I also want to add that I wish this book had content warnings in the beginning. There are so scenes in that can be very triggering to folks and I personally wished I would have had a heads up on what to expect. This is an ARC so hopefully once the book releases in June, they will be included. Still this book causes us to take a long hard look at the ugly deeds that are often thinly veiled in our society.