Pet By Akwaeke Emezi

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi is a genre-defying young adult novel that explores truth, justice, and the monsters we pretend not to see. Set in the city of Luciille, a supposedly utopian world where all evil has been eradicated, the story follows Jam, a Black trans girl who accidentally summons a creature named Pet a monster-hunter born from a painting who insists that one of the "monsters" still lives among them.

Told with poetic intensity and deep emotional insight, Pet challenges readers to question the cost of silence and the power of seeing what others ignore.

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Perfect for fans of The Giver, Kindred, and The Hate U Give this bold, award-winning novel blends speculative fiction, social commentary, and identity.

Why Pet is a Must-Read:

• Powerful Themes: Tackles justice, identity, and accountability.

• Trans Representation: Features a confident, loving portrayal of a trans girl.

• Genre-Bending: Mixes magical realism with dystopian fiction.

• Critically Acclaimed: National Book Award Finalist and Stonewall Honor Book.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Monsters don’t look like monsters. And the truth hides in plain sight."

Translation (Sinhala):
"භීෂණය සදාචාරයෙන් පෙනෙන්නේ නැහැ. සත්යය තැන් කිසිවෙහි ලියවෙලා නැහැ."

Translation (Tamil):
"பிஷாசங்கள் பிஞ்சுப் பாவனையாக இல்லாது இருக்கின்றன. உண்மை வெளிப்படையாகவே இருக்கிறது."

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• Title: Pet

• Author: Akwaeke Emezi

• ISBN: 9780571355112

• Publisher: Faber & Faber

• Published Year: 2019

• Number of Pages: ~208 Pages (Paperback)

• Genre: Young Adult / Speculative Fiction / LGBTQ+ / Social Themes