Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
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Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi is a must-read for young adult readers who crave stories of hope, activism, and self-discovery, particularly those who are passionate about social justice and the power of community-driven change.

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From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to the critically acclaimed PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution-and how youth lead the way. After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrille...

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Community Reviews

4.23
based on 4,011 reviews

Moods

emotional: 72%

dark: 64%

hopeful: 51%

tense: 46%

challenging: 41%

reflective: 40%

inspiring: 31%

adventurous: 30%

sad: 20%

mysterious: 14%

informative: 4%

funny: 2%


Pace

46% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
69% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

86% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

98% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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