A review by amandaquotidianbooks
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

emotional hopeful 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

3.5

I liked the voice of this novel much more than in Pet. I enjoyed all the loving places Emezi created for her characters in an otherwise brutal world. The conversations about activism were eye-opening. This prequel makes me want to reread Pet.
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