Pet by Akwaeke EmeziMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
In a future set within a seemingly utopian society, Jam imagines what life had been like for her parents when monsters roamed the streets openly. Her parents' generation, with the help of angels, destroyed their society's monsters allowing Jam, the black and trans protagonist, and her friends to feel safe and accepted. That is until an otherworldly character arrives and reveals how their perfect society may not be as perfect as they thought.
Although there are many elements of fantasy in Emezi's Pet, Jam's world has many similarities to our own. These comparisons would provide an opportunity for in depth discussions around questions like: What are the monsters we currently have in our society? How can we grow to accept one another? Who would Pet represent in our society? How do we eliminate our own monsters?
I highly recommend Pet for teens and adults.
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