A review by moonlitemuseum
PET by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-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

Pet is a difficult story for young adults with lots of sharp and ruthless truths inside it. Layered and often funny as well as heartbreaking, Jam is a great heroine and the story gives you exactly as much detail as you need without ever seeming salacious. Pet itself is a treat as a character, too.
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