A review by nibs
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

So good. It had all the good bits of Pet but the added so many layers. i cared about Bitter and felt so connected to and invested in her relationships with the other characters. I also really engaged with some of the themes of the book such as the complexities of trauma, how to engage in activism when you're vulnerable, and the power of supportive communities. I want to read more about these characters (yes I'm going to reread Pet soon just so I can glimpse these characters again). 
This book has all of the best parts of Emezi's writing in one of the more accessible genres (YA). 
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