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Oct 24, 2019satx_bookshark rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Gods above, this book was a good one. It was a super quick read but what a whopper. Emezi takes magical realism to a whole new level and dimension and she doesn't shirk from discussing hard topics/truths about the nature of humans. The cast of characters is diverse, with rich development for the three main characters as the story progresses. Jam, our protagonist, is a curious teen who trying to handle an unknown situation as best as she can without having any support from her parents. Redemption deals with a monstrous situation without the help of his parents but doesn't let his fear or disbelief keep him from acting. And Pet. Well, I love Pet. It is the objective character that reflects the foibles of the people and the town of Lucille and keeps the truth very ... present. Regardless of it's good or bad nature. This book will leave you thinking and aching and just a little stunned and also kind of in love with the characters by the end of it. But Emezi's writing style is a little off-putting at first, but it's well worth the adjustment.