Genre-defying narrative blends fantasy, young adult, and supernatural elements for a unique reading experience
Explores themes of identity, justice, and societal denial to provoke thoughtful discussion
Award-winning author Akwaeke Emezi delivers a debut that resonates with diverse readers
Includes a powerful message about the importance of looking for truth in the face of denial
Shortlisted for multiple prestigious literary awards, ensuring literary recognition
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By: Akwaeke Emezi
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
