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A review by hannahinpages
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
3.0
3.5 ish.
A utopian society that isn't as perfect as it seems?? And a black trans mc?? Sign me up. The casual diversity was great, and the relationship between Jam and Pet was my favorite bit. I really liked the whole discussion about humanity, and what really makes a monster. This definitely feels like it's on the younger side of YA, so be aware if that's not your thing, but I thought it was decent!! I wish things weren't so convenient though, and that ask those topics were explored a little bit more, but I feel those both come with this feeling young. I felt a little disconnected at points, and I wasn't absolutely in love with it, but it was good!
Overall, it was a solid book and I enjoyed most of it!! So I recommend reading it if you want something short and quick but that packs a little meaningful message!
A utopian society that isn't as perfect as it seems?? And a black trans mc?? Sign me up. The casual diversity was great, and the relationship between Jam and Pet was my favorite bit. I really liked the whole discussion about humanity, and what really makes a monster. This definitely feels like it's on the younger side of YA, so be aware if that's not your thing, but I thought it was decent!! I wish things weren't so convenient though, and that ask those topics were explored a little bit more, but I feel those both come with this feeling young. I felt a little disconnected at points, and I wasn't absolutely in love with it, but it was good!
Overall, it was a solid book and I enjoyed most of it!! So I recommend reading it if you want something short and quick but that packs a little meaningful message!