A review by jess_justmaybeperfect
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging emotional reflective tense 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

4.5

A genre bending story set in a post “monster” world run by “angels”, starring Jam, a young woman who meets a hunter (Pet), who springs from her mother’s painting.  

When Jam learns the hunt involves a monster in her best friend’s family, she resists her parents’ urging to send Pet back and decides to help.  

As the investigation proceeds, Jam (and the reader) explore gender, parenting, childhood, friendship, family, abuse, betrayal, vengeance, loyalty, and justice. 

“Angels can look like many things. So can monsters.”

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