Description
In the fictional city of Lucille, Bitter—an aspiring young queer artist—finds her life tilting toward the extraordinary when she’s invited to cultivate her gifts at a special school. As she settles into a world of strange mentors, hidden rules, and burgeoning power, Bitter must navigate the tension between who she is and what the city seems to demand of her. Blending YA fantasy with lyrical, emotionally charged storytelling, the novel explores identity, creativity, belonging, and the ways love and fear can shape a person’s future. A prequel to *Pet*, it offers a high-stakes glimpse into the origins of a larger, uncanny mythology—without losing sight of the intimate, character-driven heart at its center.
Available Editions
paperback
Faber & Faber, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2022
224 pages
ISBN: 9780571371198
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi.