75 pages • 2 hours read
Pet
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Book Brief
208
Novel • Fiction
Lucille • Near Future
2019
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In a utopian future where monsters—manifestations of systemic injustices—are believed eradicated, 15-year-old Black transgender girl Jam discovers a monstrous presence in her best friend's home when a creature named Pet emerges from her mother’s painting. Together, they confront hidden evils, challenging the community’s notion that they live in a world free from monsters. Depictions of child sexual and physical abuse.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Akwaeke Emezi's Pet garners praise for its imaginative world-building and impactful themes of justice and identity. The novel's unique narrative voice and representation of marginalized characters are highly lauded. Criticism includes a somewhat straightforward plot and underdeveloped secondary characters, but overall, it's celebrated as a thought-provoking, timely read.
Who Should Read Pet?
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi appeals to readers who appreciate young adult dystopian fiction with powerful social commentary and LGBTQ+ representation. Comparable to The Giver by Lois Lowry and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, it attracts those interested in challenging societal norms and exploring themes of identity and justice.
32,923 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
208
Novel • Fiction
Lucille • Near Future
2019
YA
14-18 years
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