A young person named Jam lives in a society where people are expected to be "perfect." Jam finds a creature called Pet, which challenges societal norms and Jam's understanding of self.
Author
Akwaeke Emezi
3 books in the catalog
Akwaeke Emezi has 3 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, magical realism and identity. The earliest title we've reviewed was first published in 2019.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 15–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag sexuality themes — see each review below for specifics.
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