Pet
“Pet” by Akwaeke Emezi is a genre-defying novel published by Random House Children’s Books on January 19, 2021. This 224-page book presents a thought-provoking narrative that challenges the notion of monsters in society through the eyes of Jam, a young girl living in the city of Lucille. As Jam encounters Pet, a creature born from her mother’s artwork, she is compelled to confront the truths hidden beneath the surface of her seemingly safe world.
Readers will find that “Pet” delves into themes of identity and justice, as Jam and her friend Redemption navigate a reality where the existence of monsters is denied. The story unfolds as Jam must protect her friend and uncover the grim reality that lurks in Redemption’s home. This edition, written in English, invites exploration of complex societal issues, making it a significant addition to young adult fiction and fantasy.
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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New York Times • Time • Buzzfeed • NPR • New York Public Library • Publishers Weekly • School Library Journal • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY
A genre-defying novel from the award-winning author NPR describes as “like [Madeline] L’Engle…glorious.” A singular book that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look?
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 emerges from one of her mother’s paintings and a drop of Jam’s blood, she must reconsider what she’s been told. Pet has come to hunt a monster, and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption’s house. Jam must fight not only to protect her best friend, but also to uncover the truth, and the answer to the question–How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist?
A riveting and timely young adult debut novel that asks difficult questions about what choices you can make when the society around you is in denial.
“[A] beautiful, genre-expanding debut” –The New York Times
“The word hype was invented to describe books like this.” –Refinery29
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