PET by Akwaeke Emezi

PET

PET #1

Akwaeke Emezi

203 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who eme...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,577 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
dark 57%
reflective 49%
hopeful 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 35%
mysterious 33%
tense 32%
sad 22%
inspiring 20%
informative 4%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 24% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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